Taskin Ahmed led the charge with a four-wicket haul, while Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud contributed with three and one wickets, respectively. Their collective effort played a pivotal role in restricting Afghanistan to 245 runs, following Bangladesh’s imposing total of 334 for five.

Despite the challenging target, opener Ibrahim Zadran and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi displayed resilience, both achieving half-centuries. Zadran scored a brisk 75 off 74 balls, while Shahidi contributed 51 from 60 deliveries. However, their efforts ultimately fell short in the face of Bangladesh’s formidable total.

This victory positions Bangladesh favorably to advance to the Super Four stage of the tournament. Afghanistan must secure a substantial victory over Sri Lanka to remain in contention, whereas a win for Sri Lanka would ensure their qualification.

• Shoriful Islam and Mehedi Hasan Miraz made crucial breakthroughs, reducing Afghanistan to 212 for six after the 40th over.
• A remarkable catch by Mushfiqur Rahim dismissed set batter Ibrahim Zadran, who had contributed 75 runs.
• Taskin Ahmed ended a 78-run partnership between Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran with an off-cutter, claiming Rahmat’s wicket.
• Shoriful Islam’s lbw dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided Bangladesh’s first breakthrough.

In their innings, Bangladesh posted a formidable total of 334 for five, driven by standout performances from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehedi Hasan Miraz, who both notched centuries. Shanto scored a brilliant 104 off 105 balls, while Miraz added an explosive 112 off 119 deliveries. Captain Shakib Al Hasan’s late onslaught contributed to their highest ODI total away from home.

• Shanto reached his second ODI century but saw his innings end in a runout mix-up in the 45th over.
• Miraz achieved his second ODI century, helping Bangladesh build a strong foundation.
• Shanto and Miraz both reached consecutive fifties during their partnership.