2nd ODI, Sharjah, November 09, 2024, 03:30 PM
Bangladesh
252/7(50.0ov)
Afghanistan
184/10(43.3ov)
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs
Best Batsmen
R
B
4S
6S
SR
Best Bowler
O
R
W
Econ
Man of the Match
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Commentry
That is all from this match. Bangladesh keep the series alive. It is all to play for in the third and final ODI. Join us for the action on the 11th of this month. The action starts at 10 am GMT. Join us earlier for the build up. Till then, cheers!
Najmul Hossain Shanto wins the Player of the Match award. He says he is feeling better but still has to wait till the next match. Tells he is not happy with himself as he thinks he needs to bat a bit longer. Shares the bowling group did a great job. Mentions Jaker Ali and Nasum Ahmed did well to gather some momentum which helped them a lot.
Hashmatullah Shahidi says Bangladesh scored 40 runs in the last five overs which was the turning point. Adds they need to bowl well in the Powerplay and feels they lost wickets at crucial moments.
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Afghanistan were in there in the chase. Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah played well but the former was dismissed thanks to a blinder from Mehidy Hasan at square leg. Afghanistan lost three wickets in six balls including the big run out of Rahmat Shah. Naib and Nabi then tried to steady the ship but once they too fell, it was all over. Credit to the way Bangladesh bowled. They kept it tight and were impressive in the field as well while Afghanistan leaked plenty on the field.
This is a superb performance from Bangladesh and they have levelled the series. It was the crucial moments which Bangladesh won today. From the last carnage from Jaker Ali and Nasum Ahmed to three wickets in span of six balls which have made the difference. A good toss to win you reckon. Bangladesh read the conditions perfectly and laid the foundation at the top. Najmul Hossain Shanto was the mainstay as his fifty was vital on a tricky pitch. There was handy contributions from others as well but it was Jaker Ali's handy cameo that made a real difference of 15-20 runs.
In over# 44
0W
0
0
Nasum Ahmed 28/3(8.3)
OUT! BOWLED! All over! Too full and on middle, Ghazanfar swings wildly across the line and misses his shot. It rolls through and hits the stumps. Bangladesh win by 68 runs.
43.3
W
OUT! BOWLED! All over! Too full and on middle, Ghazanfar swings wildly across the line and misses his shot. It rolls through and hits the stumps. Bangladesh win by 68 runs.
43.2
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On middle, Ghazanfar sweeps it to deep mid-wicket and denies the single.
43.1
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Bowls it full and slanting on leg. Ghazanfar looks to sweep but misses. An appeal for LBW but turned down.
In over# 43
0W
1
0
0
1
1wd
0
Mustafizur Rahman 37/2(8)
OUT! TAKEN! Match over? Very full and outside off, Mustafizur Rahman rolls his fingers over it. Khan makes room to hit it away but toe ends it to covers where Mahmudullah takes it with ease.
42.6
W
OUT! TAKEN! Match over? Very full and outside off, Mustafizur Rahman rolls his fingers over it. Khan makes room to hit it away but toe ends it to covers where Mahmudullah takes it with ease.
42.5
1
Full and outside off, Ghazanfar drives it to covers for a single.
42.4
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Goes more fuller and close to off pole. Ghazanfar looks to push but misses.
42.3
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A length ball, outside off, Ghazanfar looks to punch it away but misses.
42.2
1
Outside off, Khan punches it late to third man for a single.
42.2
1wd
Wide! Full and going away over the tramline. Khan swings and misses.