Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Cricket Score, Asia Cup 2025 Highlights: Bangladesh win by 8 runs, Afghanistan all out for 146

Mustafizur Rahman delivers a length ball sliding down the leg-side, and Gulbadin Naib delicately guides it with the inner part of the bat towards deep fine leg, racing to the boundary for four runs.

At the end of five overs, Afghanistan are 20 for 2, with a run rate of 4.00 and needing 135 runs from 90 balls. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 12 from 14 balls with two boundaries, while Gulbadin Naib is on 1 from 3 deliveries. Nasum Ahmed has been exceptional, picking up 2 wickets for just 7 runs in his 3-over spell, and Taskin Ahmed has bowled 2 overs for 13 runs.

Afghanistan lose their second wicket as Ibrahim Zadran is trapped in front by Nasum Ahmed for 5 runs off 12 balls, including a boundary. The LBW dismissal gives Bangladesh another early breakthrough in the chase.

Taskin Ahmed bowls, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it elegantly through the off-side for four runs, adding to Afghanistan’s total.

At the end of three overs, Afghanistan are 8 for 1, with a run rate of 2.66 and needing 147 runs from 102 balls. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 6 from 8 deliveries, including a boundary, while Ibrahim Zadran is yet to open his account off 9 balls. Nasum Ahmed has bowled 1 over for 5 runs, picking up the early wicket, and Taskin Ahmed has conceded 3 runs in his opening over.

Nasum Ahmed bowls, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz drives it crisply through the off-side for four runs, opening Afghanistan’s account in style.

Taskin Ahmed delivers to Ibrahim Zadran, who gets a chance to score but is denied as Rishad lapses in the field, letting a difficult chance slip.

Taskin Ahmed bowls a short and wide delivery outside off, swinging away from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who plays and misses, leaving the ball to go through safely for no run.

After the first over, Afghanistan are 0 for 1, with a run rate of 0.00 and needing 155 runs from 114 balls. Nasum Ahmed struck immediately, dismissing Sediqullah Atal for a duck and finishing a wicket maiden in his opening over. Ibrahim Zadran is yet to score off 5 balls, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz is on strike.

Afghanistan lose an early wicket as Sediqullah Atal is trapped in front by Nasum Ahmed on the very first ball. Atal departs for a duck off 1 delivery, giving Bangladesh an immediate breakthrough.

Bangladesh batters struggled against disciplined bowling, facing 48 dot balls. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad were the pick of the bowlers, each picking up two wickets, while pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai were economical, conceding just 24 runs in the final three overs. Bangladesh posted 154/5, setting Afghanistan a target of 155 to chase.

Afghanistan need 155 runs to win as they begin their innings against Bangladesh. The target was set after Bangladesh posted a total of 154 for 5 in their 20 overs, with late contributions from Nurul Hasan and Jaker Ali helping boost the score. Afghanistan will now look to chase down the target to claim victory.

At the end of 20 overs, Bangladesh are 154 for 5, with the run rate at 7.70. Jaker Ali has moved to 12 from 13 balls, hitting one boundary, while Nurul Hasan has made 12 from 6 deliveries with two fours. Fazalhaq Farooqi has bowled 4 overs for 37 runs without success, and Azmatullah Omarzai has 1 wicket for 19 runs in 3 overs.

Nurul Hasan is receiving attention for his right leg, with his ankle tightly wrapped in crepe bandages as he gets treatment on the field.

Fazalhaq Farooqi bowls, and Nurul Hasan cleverly guides the ball past the fielders, racing to the boundary for four runs.

At the end of 19 overs, Bangladesh are 145 for 5, with the run rate at 7.63. Jaker Ali is on 10 from 11 balls with a boundary, while Nurul Hasan is at the crease on 5 from 2 deliveries, already striking a four. Azmatullah Omarzai has picked up 1 wicket for 19 runs in 3 overs, and Fazalhaq Farooqi has bowled 3 overs for 28 runs without success.

Azmatullah Omarzai breaks the partnership as Towhid Hridoy departs for 26 off 20 balls, including a four and a six at a strike rate of 130. He is caught by Karim Janat, giving Afghanistan another crucial breakthrough.

At the end of 18 overs, Bangladesh are 139 for 4, with the run rate slightly up at 7.72. Towhid Hridoy continues to anchor the innings on 26 from 19 balls, hitting a boundary and a six, while Jaker Ali is on 10 from 8 deliveries with one four. Fazalhaq Farooqi has bowled 3 overs for 28 runs, and Noor Ahmad has 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4-over spell.

Fazalhaq Farooqi delivers, and Jaker Ali takes advantage of the opportunity, running two runs to keep the scoreboard ticking.

A slower delivery from Fazalhaq Farooqi outside off allows Towhid Hridoy to swing it, taking the leading edge towards square leg and running two runs.

At the end of 17 overs, Bangladesh are 130 for 4, with the run rate at 7.64. Towhid Hridoy is holding one end, unbeaten on 21 from 16 balls with a boundary and a six, while Jaker Ali has moved to 6 from 5 deliveries, including a four. Noor Ahmad has bowled 4 overs for 23 runs, picking up 2 wickets, and Rashid Khan has 2 wickets for 26 runs in his 4-over spell.

A slightly short and wide delivery from Noor Ahmad sees Jaker Ali shuffle across early and heave it powerfully wide of deep midwicket, racing to the boundary for four runs.

At the end of 16 overs, Bangladesh are 124 for 4, with the run rate at 7.75. Towhid Hridoy remains unbeaten on 20 from 14 balls, striking a boundary and a six, while Jaker Ali is on 1 from 1 delivery. Rashid Khan has been the key bowler for Afghanistan, picking up 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs, and Noor Ahmad has 2 wickets for 17 runs in his 3 overs.

Rashid Khan gets a breakthrough as Shamim Hossain falls for 11 off 11 balls. A fuller-length delivery on the stumps sees Shamim lean forward and play across the line, missing the ball entirely and striking the pad. The on-field umpire gives it, and Shamim departs with a strike rate of 100, having hit two boundaries.

At the end of 15 overs, Bangladesh are 119 for 3, with the run rate slightly below 8 at 7.93. Towhid Hridoy has moved to 17 from 11 balls, including a boundary and a six, while Shamim Hossain is on 10 from 9 deliveries with two fours. Noor Ahmad has been effective with the ball, picking up 2 wickets for 17 runs in 3 overs, and Rashid Khan has bowled 3 overs for 21 runs, claiming 1 wicket.

Noor Ahmad delivers, and Towhid Hridoy confidently drives the ball through the off-side for a boundary, adding four runs to Bangladesh’s total.

At the end of 14 overs, Bangladesh are 114 for 3, with the run rate at 8.14. Shamim Hossain is on 9 from 6 balls, hitting two boundaries, while Towhid Hridoy has moved to 13 off 8 deliveries, including a six. Rashid Khan has bowled three overs for 21 runs, picking up 1 wicket, and Noor Ahmad has been impressive with 2 wickets for 12 runs in his two overs.

Rashid Khan delivers a fuller-length ball, and Shamim Hossain plays a controlled slog sweep, drilling it through the inside square region to reach the ropes for four runs.

Rashid Khan bowls, and Shamim Hossain drives it crisply through the off-side for a boundary, adding four runs to the total.

Noor Ahmad strikes again! Tanzid Hasan’s aggressive knock of 52 off 31 balls, including four fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 167.74, comes to an end as he is caught by Ibrahim Zadran.