Cricket Highlights, Nov 6: (1st ODI) – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2024

AFG vs BAN (1st ODI) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the highlights of the thrilling first ODI match between AFG and BAN, held in Sharjah on November 6, 2024. Afghanistan delivered a solid performance with both bat and ball to claim a 92-run victory over Bangladesh. Setting a target of 236, Afghanistan’s bowlers put Bangladesh under immense pressure, bowling them out for 143 in 34.3 overs. This impressive all-round display gave Afghanistan a confident start to the series, showcasing their depth in both batting and bowling departments.

In the first ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah, Afghanistan secured a convincing 92-run victory. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 235 runs. Although they lost wickets at regular intervals, valuable contributions from their middle order helped them reach a competitive score.

In response, BAN struggled from the outset, with Afghanistan’s bowlers maintaining a tight grip and taking wickets consistently. Bangladesh was bowled out for 143 in just 34.3 overs, falling 92 runs short of the target. This win gave Afghanistan an early lead in the series, with both their batting and bowling units contributing to the comprehensive victory.

Afghanistan’s innings against Bangladesh in the first ODI at Sharjah on November 6, 2024, saw a determined performance despite early setbacks. Bangladesh’s bowlers made quick inroads, with Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed dismissing Afghanistan’s top order. 

Gurbaz caught behind for just 5 runs. Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah followed soon after, both falling to Mustafizur, leaving Afghanistan at a precarious 35/4 within the first 10 overs.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi then anchored the innings with crucial partnerships. Shahidi played a patient knock of 52 off 92 balls, stabilizing the middle order before being bowled by Mustafizur. 

The real boost came from Nabi, who delivered a quick 84 off 79 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes, keeping the scoreboard ticking at over a run-a-ball. His contributions, alongside lower-order support from Nangeyalia Kharote, who chipped in with a valuable 27 not out, helped Afghanistan reach 235.

Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman were the standout bowlers for Bangladesh, each taking four wickets, with Taskin also keeping the run rate under control in his 10 overs, conceding just 53 runs. Shoriful Islam claimed a wicket as well, keeping the pressure on Afghanistan throughout their innings.

Bangladesh’s chase of 236 against Afghanistan started poorly and never quite recovered, with Afghanistan’s bowlers taking regular wickets to keep Bangladesh under pressure throughout the innings. Tanzid Hasan fell early to AM Ghazanfar for just 3, putting Bangladesh on the back foot. 

Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto provided some resistance with a partnership, as Sarkar scored a steady 33 off 45 balls, including six boundaries, while Shanto held his end with a solid 47 from 68 deliveries, including four boundaries and two sixes.

However, once Mohammad Nabi removed Shanto, and Ghazanfar dismissed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 28, Bangladesh’s middle and lower order crumbled under the spin pressure. Ghazanfar continued his brilliant spell, claiming key wickets in rapid succession, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, ultimately finishing with a remarkable five-wicket haul.

Rashid Khan also added pressure, taking two wickets, including the scalps of Towhid Hridoy and Mahmudullah, as Bangladesh’s batting lineup faltered. Despite extras contributing 13 runs, Bangladesh was bowled out for just 143 in 34.3 overs, falling short by 92 runs, as AFG claimed a comfortable win.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Scoreboard

Afghanistan – 235 (50)

Bangladesh– 143 (34.3/50)

Result – Afghanistan won by 92 runs

Player of the Match – AM Ghazanfar

AFG vs BAN Playing Eleven

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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