Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs in a gripping Asia Cup 2025 clash in Abu Dhabi. Read the full match report, scorecard, and key highlights.
🏏 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 Match Report
Date: September 16, 2025
Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Result: Bangladesh won by 8 runs
In a dramatic Group B showdown of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh edged past Afghanistan by 8 runs in a match filled with twists and tension. The Tigers kept their Super Four hopes alive with a disciplined bowling performance and a composed batting display.
🇧🇩 Bangladesh Innings Highlights
Bangladesh posted 154/5 in 20 overs, led by a fluent 52 off 31 balls from Tanzid Hasan. Saif Hassan added 30, and late cameos from Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain ensured a competitive total.
Top Performers:
- Tanzid Hasan – 52 (31)
- Saif Hassan – 30 (24)
- Rashid Khan – 2/26
- Noor Ahmad – 2/23
🇦🇫 Afghanistan’s Chase
Afghanistan faltered early, losing Sediqullah Atal on the first ball. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 35 gave hope, but Bangladesh’s bowlers tightened the screws.
Bowling Heroes:
- Mustafizur Rahman – 3/28
- Nasum Ahmed – 2/11
- Rishad Hossain – 2/18
🌟 Player of the Match: Nasum Ahmed
Nasum Ahmed’s spell was a game-changer. His early breakthroughs and miserly economy earned him the Player of the Match award.
📊 What’s Next?
Bangladesh’s win keeps them in contention for the Super Four stage. Afghanistan will need a strong comeback in their next match to stay alive.
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan | 52 | 31 | 4 | 3 | c Zadran b Ahmad |
| Saif Hassan | 30 | 28 | 2 | 1 | b Rashid Khan |
| Litton Das (c) | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | lbw b Ahmad |
| Towhid Hridoy | 26 | 20 | 1 | 1 | c Janat b Omarzai |
| Shamim Hossain | 11 | 11 | 2 | 0 | lbw b Rashid Khan |
| Jaker Ali | 12* | 13 | 1 | 0 | not out |
| Nurul Hasan | 12* | 6 | 2 | 0 | not out |
Extras: 2
Total: 154/5 in 20 over
🇦🇫 Afghanistan Innings – 146/10 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 35 | 31 | 2 | 2 | c Ali b Hossain |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 30 | 16 | 1 | 3 | c Hassan b Ahmed |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | c Ahmed b Rahman |
| Noor Ahmad | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | c Hasan b Ahmed |
| Gulbadin Naib | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | c & b Hossain |
| Mohammad Nabi | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | b Rahman |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 | lbw b Ahmed |
| Karim Janat | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | run out |
| Sediqullah Atal | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | lbw b Ahmed |
| Ghazanfar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | c Das b Rahman |
| Farooqi | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Extras: 3
Total: 146 all out in 20 overs