Afghanistan Again Blasted Bangladesh in BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI
Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by a massive margin of 142 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series in the home ground of Bangladesh. The Afghan opening pair, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put up a brilliant partnership of 256 runs. Gurbaz scored 145 runs off 125 balls, while Zadran scored 100 runs off 119 balls.
The rest of the Afghan batters contributed a few dozen and posted 331 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. For Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz took two wickets each and Ebadot Hossain one.
In reply, Bangladesh lost its opening pair in the first eight overs, and Bangladesh was all-out for 189 runs in 43.2 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the Afghan bowlers, retaking three wickets.
Afghanistan
Bangladesh decided to bowl first in the second ODI against Afghanistan, which they would regret. The Afghan openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, put on a brilliant partnership of 256 runs, and the rest batters took the score to 331/9.
Bangladesh
While bowling, Afghanistan’s bowlers took Bangladesh’s opening pair to the ground in the opening over and secured the victory in their favor. The only Bangladesh players who scored a few runs were Mushfiqur Rahim scoring 69, Shakib and Mahidi Hasan scoring 25 runs each, and the rest of the team getting out for only a dozen runs.
The Bangladesh win was a much-needed one for them. They had lost the first ODI of the series, and they were looking to bounce back. Bangladesh has failed, and they will be looking to carry momentum into the third to win the match, at least.
Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi took three wickets for 22 runs in the second ODI against Bangladesh, including Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, and Mushifiqur Rahim. He also took three wickets in the first ODI, the second time he has taken three wickets in the series.
Afghanistan’s second consecutive win over Bangladesh in the ODI series has now taken a safe 2-0 lead. The third and final ODI will be played on July 11, 2023, at tZahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh.
This Historic Partnership Surpassing Previous Afghanistan Records
In a massive win for Afghanistan against Bangladesh, an extraordinary partnership has emerged as the largest in Afghanistan’s history. This partnership surpasses previous records, and this victory marks a significant milestone.
Mohammad Shahzad and Karim Sadiq registered the most-run partnership in 2010 in an unbeaten 218-run partnership against Scotland in Ireland. Following closely at the third spot is the tough partnership of Noor Ali Zadran and Mohammad Shahzad, who secured a 205-run against Canada in 2010.
