Afghanistan Triumphs Over Bangladesh in Thrilling First T20I Match Report 2025 on ESPNcricinfo
Afghanistan Takes to the Field After Winning Toss Against Bangladesh
Exciting T20I Matchup: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
In the eagerly anticipated first T20I clash in Sharjah, Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, made the strategic decision to bat first after winning the toss against Bangladesh. This decision sets the stage for a thrilling encounter between the two cricketing nations.
Strategic Team Selections: Afghanistan’s Lineup
Afghanistan introduced several changes to their lineup, selecting Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmed, and Mohammad Ishaq. These changes come as a result of team adjustments following the Asia Cup. Notably absent from the squad are Karim Janat and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who have been dropped. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also did not make it into the starting XI.
Bangladesh Boosts Bowling Prowess
To counter Afghanistan’s strategy, Bangladesh has bolstered its bowling unit with the inclusion of left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed. Towhid Hridoy was left out of the squad, as Soumya Sarkar remains unavailable due to pending visa approval and is yet to join the team in the UAE.
Team Lineups: Afghanistan and Bangladesh
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Saif Hassan |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Tanzid Hasan |
| Sediqullah Atal | Parvez Hossain Emon |
| Darwish Rasooli | Nurul Hasan |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Jaker Ali (capt, wk) |
| Mohammad Nabi | Shamim Hossain |
| Rashid Khan (capt) | Rishad Hossain |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | Tanzim Hasan |
| Noor Ahmad | Taskin Ahmed |
| Fareed Ahmed | Nasum Ahmed |
| Mohammad Ishaq | Mustafizur Rahman |
This matchup promises to be an exciting contest, as both teams have made calculated moves to strengthen their squads. Emegypt will continue to provide live coverage and updates of the match as the action unfolds on the cricket field in Sharjah.
