Bangladesh Chooses to Bowl First in Third T20I as Afghanistan Debuts Bashir Ahmad

Bangladesh Secures Advantage in Series Finale Against Afghanistan

Bangladesh Opts to Bowl First in Final T20I Clash

In a strategic move, Bangladesh captain Jaker Ali chose to bowl after winning the toss against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I match held in Sharjah on Sunday. Having already clinched the series by winning the second T20I with a two-wicket margin, Bangladesh aimed to continue their momentum with this decision.

Team Changes and Player Debuts in Key Match

Afghanistan introduced a fresh face for the match, debuting 20-year-old left-arm fast bowler Bashir Ahmad, who replaced left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad. Bashir, who has participated in 14 T20 matches with a record of 12 wickets at an average of 38.16, brought a new dynamic to Afghanistan’s bowling lineup.

On the Bangladesh side, the team rested their star bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Instead, they recalled Tanzim Hasan, who had featured in the first match of the series with figures of 2 for 34 to his credit.

Match Squad Overview

Both teams underwent some changes for this crucial game. Below are the full lists for each team:

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