Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 74 and Nuwan Thushara’s 4 for 18 sent Afghanistan crashing out of the Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lanka chased down the target with ease, joining Bangladesh in the Super Four. Read the full match recap now.
Afghanistan are in a must-win battle to reach the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four, while Sri Lanka only need to avoid a big defeat. Both sides have elite bowlers but shaky batting. Who will hold their nerve when it matters most?
Bangladesh kept their Asia Cup 2025 hopes alive with a thrilling eight-run win over Afghanistan. Tanzid Hasan’s explosive start and Mustafizur Rahman’s clutch death overs proved decisive, as Bangladesh dominated the powerplays and held their nerve under pressure.
Mohammad Nawaz delivered a match-winning spell, taking 5 for 19 with a hat-trick to bowl out Afghanistan for just 66 in Sharjah. His brilliance secured a 75-run win and handed Pakistan the tri-series title, providing the team with strong momentum ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.
Pakistan started the T20I tri-series in style, defeating Afghanistan by 39 runs in Sharjah. Captain Agha Salman played a match-winning knock of 53 not out from 36 balls, while Haris Rauf destroyed Afghanistan’s chase with a fiery four-wicket spell, including a game-changing double-wicket maiden.
See Afghanistan’s 2024 Test Jerseys & Trousers from the New Zealand vs Afghanistan series in Australia. Take an exclusive look at the official team gear, showcasing performance and pride.
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Afghanistan’s Test jerseys and trousers from the 2024 series vs. New Zealand are now at the Australian Pavilion. Additionally, these…