Afghanistan once again proved their dominance in ODI cricket as they completely outclassed Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of the series. With this commanding performance, Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh by a record 200-run margin to complete a 3-0 clean sweep. The visitors bounced back strongly after their 3-0 defeat in the T20I series and sealed their fifth consecutive ODI series win. The game at Chattogram saw fireworks from Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi with the bat, and a brilliant bowling spell from Bilal Sami that crushed Bangladesh’s hopes.
Afghanistan Demolish Bangladesh with Power-Packed Batting Performance
Batting first on a dry pitch, Afghanistan’s openers gave their team a dream start. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran added 99 runs for the opening wicket in just over 15 overs. Both batsmen looked in fine touch, attacking the Bangladesh bowlers with ease. The pair scored 66 runs in the first PowerPlay, showing clear intent to dominate from the beginning. Their aggressive stroke play ensured that Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh in the early stages of the match itself.
The partnership was broken when Tanvir Islam dismissed Gurbaz, but Ibrahim Zadran continued in his fluent style. He reached his fifty and began to play more aggressively, smashing Mehidy Hasan Miraz for a six and a four straight down the ground. Sediqullah Atal joined him to keep the momentum going, hitting consecutive boundaries off Nahid Rana. However, Bangladesh struck back through Saif Hassan, who picked up two quick wickets—Atal and Afghanistan’s captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Ibrahim Zadran looked set for a century but was unfortunate to be run out on 95 after a sharp throw from Rana. For the second time in a row, he missed his hundred by just five runs. As wickets kept falling, Afghanistan’s innings began to lose momentum. Ikram Alikhil and Azmatullah Omarzai fell quickly, and even Rashid Khan’s brief cameo ended early after a first-ball six.
At 246/8, Mohammad Nabi was Afghanistan’s last hope to push for a big total. The veteran all-rounder showed why he is considered one of the best finishers in world cricket. Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh once again in the death overs as Nabi unleashed a breathtaking assault. He was on 17 off 23 balls at the 47th over but soon switched gears. In the 49th over, he smashed Mehidy Hasan for three sixes and took 25 runs off the over, including five wides. The next over saw him hit three fours and a six off Hasan Mahmud to reach his 18th ODI fifty. Nabi ended unbeaten on 62 from just 37 balls, scoring 45 runs in his last 14 deliveries.
Thanks to his stunning finish, Afghanistan posted a huge total of 293/9 in 50 overs — a target that ensured Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh in style.
Afghanistan Demolish Bangladesh with Ruthless Bowling Display
Chasing 294, Bangladesh needed a strong start, but their innings never got going. Saif Hassan began positively, hitting some good boundaries in the PowerPlay, but his partners failed to provide support. Mohammad Naim was dismissed by Azmatullah Omarzai in the ninth over, and from there, Afghanistan took full control of the game.
Bilal Sami made an immediate impact when he came into the attack. He picked up wickets at regular intervals, leaving Bangladesh in complete disarray. Rashid Khan joined the party soon after, striking with his very first delivery. The Afghan captain then grabbed another wicket, and within a few overs, Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh once more by triggering a dramatic collapse.
Between the 19th and 22nd overs, Bangladesh went from 70/3 to 81/8 as five wickets fell in quick succession. Saif Hassan, who was the only batter showing resistance, was dismissed for 43. The rest of the batting lineup collapsed without much fight. Bilal Sami was the star of the bowling show, taking his maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs. Rashid Khan supported him perfectly with three wickets for just 12 runs.
In the end, Bangladesh were bundled out for only 93 runs in 27.1 overs — their lowest total in the series. With this result, Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh by a massive 200-run margin. It was not just a victory; it was a statement of power, skill, and dominance.
Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh through their all-round brilliance, with batters setting up a big total and bowlers crushing the opposition. Ibrahim Zadran’s 95, Nabi’s explosive 62*, and Bilal Sami’s 5/33 defined the one-sided affair. The match showed that Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh not only with superior skill but also with unmatched determination.
This performance also marks Afghanistan’s fifth ODI series win in a row, proving their consistency and growth as a team. With every match, they continue to show that they are no longer underdogs. Afghanistan demolish Bangladesh once again, sealing their dominance in world cricket and sending a clear message that they are a force to be reckoned with in the 50-over format.
Final Scores:
Afghanistan 293/9 (Ibrahim Zadran 95, Mohammad Nabi 62*; Saif Hassan 3-6)
Bangladesh 93 (Saif Hassan 43; Bilal Sami 5-33, Rashid Khan 3-12)
Result: Afghanistan won by 200 runs.
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source: ESPN
