Emon and Tanzid Shine as Bangladesh Overcomes Dramatic 6-for-9 Collapse
Bangladesh Triumphs Over Afghanistan in Thrilling T20I Opener
Bangladesh Secures Victory Despite Rashid Khan’s Fierce Spell
Bangladesh emerged victorious by four wickets in a gripping first T20I against Afghanistan, even though Afghan skipper Rashid Khan showcased a remarkable performance taking four wickets. Nurul Hasan and Rishad Hossain guided Bangladesh home, concluding the chase with eight balls to spare despite a sudden collapse that saw six wickets lost for just nine runs. The Bangladesh openers initially set a solid foundation with 109 runs in just 11.3 overs, leaving Afghanistan with an uphill battle.
Rashid Khan’s Four-Wicket Burst Challenges Bangladesh
Parvez Hossain Emon and Tanzid Hasan shone brightly, each scoring half-centuries while dominating the Afghan bowlers. However, Rashid Khan’s striking performance, grabbing four wickets across two overs, nearly pulled the match back for Afghanistan. His scalps included both Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain, leading to momentary panic within the Bangladesh camp.
Nurul Hasan Steadies the Ship for Bangladesh
With Bangladesh in a precarious position, Nurul Hasan and Rishad Hossain stood strong as the last recognized batsmen. Despite previous challenges, they delivered a match-winning partnership. Nurul struck two crucial sixes in his 23*, and Rishad sealed the victory by hitting his third boundary, allowing Bangladesh to clinch the match with eight balls remaining.
Early Setbacks for Afghanistan Despite Promising Start
Despite a positive beginning with Taskin Ahmed conceding early boundaries, Bangladesh struck early during Afghanistan’s powerplay. Nasum Ahmed managed to bowl out Ibrahim Zadran, and Tanzim Hasan pressured Sediqullah Atal, leading to a straightforward catch. Additionally, a mix-up in the middle saw Darwish Rasooli sacrifice his wicket, placing Afghanistan on the back foot early in the innings.
Bangladesh Openers Capitalize on Fielding Mistakes
Bangladesh’s innings began with a bang as Emon attacked Mohammad Nabi, scoring 16 runs from the fifth over. Afghanistan’s fielding woes continued with two dropped catches in quick succession. Tanzid Hasan quickly joined the assault, hitting significant sixes off Nabi and Noor Ahmad. Both openers displayed their prowess, facilitating Bangladesh’s first-century partnership against Afghanistan.
The initial half-century partnership laid the groundwork for Bangladesh’s ultimate success, overcoming Afghanistan’s spirited comeback attempts to secure the win.
