“A flawless chase and strong bowling display marked a new milestone for the team.”
Afghanistan secured a historic victory against Bangladesh in the first ODI of their series at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan chose to bowl first and quickly put pressure on the Bangladesh batsmen. They restricted Bangladesh to 221 all out in 48.5 overs. Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai were the standout bowlers, each taking three wickets and making crucial breakthroughs at key moments.
In reply, Afghanistan chased the target confidently, scoring 226/5 in 47.1 overs. Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz both scored 50 runs, anchoring the innings and guiding their team to a five-wicket victory with composure and determination.
This win marks Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI triumph against Bangladesh and gives them a strong start in the three-match series. The second ODI is scheduled for the same venue, promising an exciting contest ahead.