Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Highlights & Result – Match 9

Bangladesh easily trounced Afghanistan in Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi, despite considerable opposition from Afghan hitters. Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and chose to bat first. Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan got the team off to a good start with a 63-run partnership for the first wicket. Rashid Khan made the first breakthrough when he dismissed Saif.

Despite losing a few wickets, Bangladesh continued to score runs at a reasonable rate. Tanzid smashed 52 off 31 balls, including four fours and three sixes, while Towhid Hridoy made 26 from 20 deliveries. The lower-middle-order bats increased the score to 154 for 5 in 20 overs. Rashid Khan finished with a score of 2/26, while Noor Ahmad scored 2/23.

Afghanistan’s chase began disastrously, with Sediqullah Atal falling on the opening ball to Nasum Ahmed. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (35) and Azmatullah Omarzai (30 off 16) attempted to consolidate the innings, but wickets dropped often at the other end. Rishad Hossain and Nasum Ahmed both got two wickets for Bangladesh, while Mustafizur Rahman led the way with 3/28 in four overs.

Bangladesh eventually prevailed by eight runs, securing their second victory of the tournament. Afghanistan will attempt to recover in their next match against Sri Lanka.

Key moments from BAN vs AFG, Match 9 of Asia Cup 2025:

1. Saif and Tanzid shine with strong opening stand

Bangladesh openers Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan put on an impressive 63-run partnership for the first wicket, setting the tone for the innings. Saif scored 30 off 28 balls, while Tanzid continued the momentum with a quick half-century, finishing 52 from 31 deliveries, helping Bangladesh post a competitive total.

Tanzid cuts loose with some quick-fire boundaries 🤠💥

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Saif with a 𝓦𝓞𝓦 strike for six 🙌

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2. Afghan spinners strike in middle overs

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan provided the first breakthrough by dismissing Saif Hasan, hitting his off stump, and finished with impressive figures of 2/26. Noor Ahmad also made an impact by removing the other opener, Tanzid Hasan, who scored 52, returning with figures of 2/23. Their efforts slowed the scoring and put pressure on the Bangladesh innings during the middle overs.

Rashid wastes no time as he means business in his very first over 🔥

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3. Bangladesh bowlers keep Afghan batters under pressure

From the very first ball, Bangladesh bowlers dominated the Afghan batting lineup. Nasum Ahmed made an immediate impact, dismissing Sediqullah Atal on the first ball of the chase. He continued his brilliant spin, removing Ibrahim Zadran by trapping him inside the crease, and finished with excellent figures of 2/11 from his four-over spell.

Nasum Ahmed traps Atal in front on the very first ball of the innings 🔥

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