Match Info
In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan faced Bangladesh in the 52nd match. Afghanistan secured an 8-run victory (via the DLS method) over Bangladesh. Afghanistan National Cricket team vs Bangladesh National Cricket team Match Scorecard clinched a dramatic victory, securing their semi-final spot. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 115/5 in 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz anchored the innings with a crucial 43 off 55 balls, while Rashid Khan’s cameo of 23 not out provided some late acceleration. Bangladesh’s bowlers, led by Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman, kept the Afghan run rate in check throughout the innings
In response, Bangladesh’s chase faltered early as Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan took crucial wickets. Despite Litton Das’ fighting knock of 54*Bangladesh was bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs. Rashid Khan starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 23 runs, leading Afghanistan to a thrilling 10-run victory.
| Match | AFG vs BAN, 52nd Match, Super 8 Group 1, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Date | Tuesday, June 25, 2024 |
| Toss | Afghanistan won the toss and opt to bat |
| Time | 6:00 AM (Jun 25) |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent |
| Umpires | Langton Rusere, Nitin Menon |
| Third Umpire | Adrian Holdstock |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
Venue Guide
The Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, served as the venue for the thrilling T20 International match between Afghanistan National Cricket team vs Bangladesh National Cricket team Match Scorecard on June 24, 2024.
| Stadium: | Arnos Vale Ground |
| City: | Kingstown, St Vincent |
| Capacity: | 18000 |
| Ends: | Airport End, Bequia End |
| Hosts to: | West Indies, Windward Islands |
| Also Hosts: | Football |
Afghanistan Innings
Afghanistan, after winning the toss, decided to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target for Bangladesh. The team aimed for a strong start to capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions at the Arnos Vale Ground.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Gurbaz | Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain | 43 | 55 | 3 | 1 | 78.18 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Tanzim Hasan Sakib b Rishad Hossain | 18 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 62.07 |
| Azmatullah | Litton Das b Mustafizur | 10 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gulbadin | Soumya Sarkar b Rishad Hossain | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Nabi | Shanto b Taskin Ahmed | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Karim Janat | not out | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Rashid Khan | not out | 19 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 190 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | 4 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Shakib | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.8 |
| Mustafizur | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6.5 |
Bangladesh Innings
Bangladesh needed a solid start to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. The pressure was on their top order to deliver a strong performance against Afghanistan’s bowling attack.
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
| Litton Das | not out | 54 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 110.2 |
| Tanzid Hasan | lbw b Fazalhaq Farooqi | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | c Nabi b Naveen-ul-Haq | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Shakib Al Hasan | c and b Naveen-ul-Haq | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Soumya Sarkar | b Rashid Khan | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 100 |
| Towhid Hridoy | c Ibrahim Zadran b Rashid Khan | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 155.56 |
| Mahmudullah | c (sub)Mohammad Ishaq b Rashid Khan | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Rishad Hossain | b Rashid Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | c Nabi b Gulbadin | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3.5 | 0 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.8 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5.8 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
Match Summary
Result: Afghanistan won by 8 runs.
Player of the Match: Najmul Shanto
Key Highlights of the Match
1. Ahmadzai to Taskin Ahmed, out Lbw!! Tasking goes for a couple. That was a superb delivery, tailed in late and Taskin Ahmed played down the wrong line trying to drive it. The ball nipped in and Taskin Ahmed tried to drive it on the up. But missed the line as the ball thudded into his back pad. He took a review but in vain.
2. Nijat Masood to Shoriful Islam, out Bowled!! Cleaned him up! Nijat Masood finishes with a fifer on debut. He becomes the second man from Afghanistan to take a fifer on debut in Afghanistan National Cricket team vs Bangladesh National Cricket team Match Scorecard. That was a peach of a delivery to clean up a tail-ender. The batter looked to drive one but missed the line of the ball which decked in ever so slightly. Bangladesh were bowled out for 382.
3. Nijat Masood to Mushfiqur, FOUR, invites the drive and Mushfiqur goes for it as well. Get enough wood on it and send it between point and cover for a four. The bat face opened a tad on impact to get it away into the gap.
Final Words
The Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, provided an exciting backdrop for Afghanistan National Cricket team vs Bangladesh National Cricket team Match Scorecard. With its batting-friendly pitch and short boundaries, the venue is known for producing high-scoring encounters, making it a favorite among fans and players alike. Afghanistan posted a competitive total, but Bangladesh, with their disciplined bowling and strong batting lineup, put up a solid fight. The match was a display of fine cricketing skills, with key performances from both teams. However, Bangladesh edged out Afghanistan in the final overs, securing a crucial victory. The match was intense, and both teams left the field with their heads held high, having fought valiantly until the last ball.
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