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.
Afghanistan scripted a historic win in Sharjah, defeating Pakistan by 18 runs with a masterclass in spin bowling. A brilliant 113-run stand between Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal set the tone, before Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad dismantled Pakistan’s batting order. Despite a late fight from Haris Rauf, Pakistan collapsed under pressure, as…
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.
