Asia Cup 2025: Who Won Yesterday’s Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match?
Bangladesh edged Afghanistan by eight runs in the Asia Cup 2025 as Tanzid Hasan’s fifty and Mustafizur Rahman’s 3-wicket burst kept their campaign alive.
Bangladesh lived to fight another day in the Asia Cup 2025 after defeating Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B clash at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Tanzid Hasan’s brisk half-century set the tone, while Nasum Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman dismantled Afghanistan’s chase.
After opting to bat first, Bangladesh openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan gave their side a flying start with 59 runs in the powerplay. Saif contributed 30 before falling to Rashid Khan, while Tanzid’s 31-ball 52 kept the momentum going.
Afghanistan hit back through Noor Ahmad, who dismissed Tanzid and Litton Das, finishing with 2-23. Rashid also chipped in with 2-26, but Towhid Hridoy’s late 26-run cameo carried Bangladesh to a competitive 154-5.
Chasing 155, Afghanistan faltered against Bangladesh’s spin duo. Nasum Ahmed removed Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran early, while Rishad Hossain dismissed Gulbadin Naib and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to leave the innings in trouble at 62-4.
Gurbaz’s 35 was the top score, but once Mustafizur Rahman joined the attack, Afghanistan’s hopes faded. The left-arm pacer struck thrice, claiming 3-28, while Taskin Ahmed sealed the game as Afghanistan were bowled out for 146.
With the win, Bangladesh boosted their chances of reaching the Super Four, while Afghanistan were left on the brink of elimination.
