BAN vs AFG (2nd ODI) – Highlights
In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 2nd ODI between AFG and BAN, held in Sharjah on November 9, 2024. Bangladesh batted first, setting a competitive target of 253 runs after posting a total of 252/7 in their 50 overs. Afghanistan’s chase was hindered by tight bowling and disciplined fielding, and they were eventually bowled out for 184 runs in 43.3 overs. Bangladesh secured a 68-run victory, with both their batters and bowlers playing pivotal roles in the match.
In the 2nd ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah on November 9, 2024, Bangladesh posted a total of 252/7 in their 50 overs. Afghanistan, chasing a target of 253, was restricted to 184 all out in 43.3 overs. Bangladesh won the match by 68 runs, with solid batting contributions and effective bowling performances ensuring their victory.
BAN set a competitive total of 252/7 in their 50 overs against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI in Sharjah on November 9, 2024. Tanzid Hasan got them off to a quick start with 22 off 17 balls before being dismissed by Ghazanfar.
Soumya Sarkar contributed 35 runs from 49 balls but was dismissed by Rashid Khan. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the innings with a top score of 76, facing 119 balls and hitting 6 fours and 1 six, before being dismissed by Nangeyalia Kharote.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz struggled for 22 runs from 33 balls, falling to Rashid Khan. Towhid Hridoy (11) and Mahmudullah (3) both fell cheaply to Kharote, leaving Bangladesh at 174/5. Jaker Ali provided late resistance, scoring an unbeaten 37 off 27 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes, while Nasum Ahmed (25) and Taskin Ahmed (2*) made valuable lower-order contributions.
AFG bowlers, especially Rashid Khan (2/32) and Nangeyalia Kharote (3/28), kept the scoring rate under control and picked up crucial wickets, but Bangladesh’s middle and lower order pushed them to a solid total of 252/7.
Afghanistan’s chase of 253 runs in the 2nd ODI against Bangladesh fell short as they were bowled out for 184 in 43.3 overs. The innings began poorly with Rahmanullah Gurbaz dismissed for just 2, caught by Soumya Sarkar off Taskin Ahmed. Sediqullah Atal (39) and Rahmat Shah (52) steadied the ship with a 68-run partnership, but Atal was dismissed by Nasum Ahmed. Shah’s resistance ended when he was run out for 52, leaving Afghanistan at 119/4.
Azmatullah Omarzai fell for a duck to Nasum Ahmed, and Gulbadin Naib (26) was dismissed by Shoriful Islam. Mohammad Nabi (17) and Rashid Khan (14) were both dismissed by Mustafizur Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, respectively.
Nangeyalia Kharote (4) was stumped off Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and AM Ghazanfar (1) was dismissed by Nasum Ahmed as Afghanistan’s lower order crumbled. The Afghan side could not recover from these collapses, falling 68 runs short of the target.
Nasum Ahmed was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mustafizur Rahman claimed 2 wickets each. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling and Afghanistan’s poor batting contributed to the comprehensive 68-run victory for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Scoreboard
Bangladesh– 252/7(50)
Afghanistan– 184 (43.3/50)
Result – Bangladesh won by 68 runs
Player of the Match – Najmul Hossain Shanto
BAN vs AFG Playing XI
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (C), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (WK), Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
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.
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