Emon, Tanzid Shine as Bangladesh Overcomes 6-for-9 Collapse

Bangladesh achieved a remarkable victory over Afghanistan in the first T20I, winning by four wickets in a thrilling encounter. This match took place as part of Bangladesh’s ongoing international series, showcasing notable performances from both teams.

Key Performers

• Parvez Hossain Emon: Scored 54 runs off 37 balls.
• Tanzid Hasan: Contributed 51 runs off 38 balls.
• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): Claimed four wickets for 18 runs.

Match Summary

Bangladesh batted first, scoring 153 runs for the loss of six wickets. The opening partnership between Emon and Tanzid was pivotal, leading to a strong start with 109 runs in just 11.3 overs. However, a shocking collapse saw Bangladesh lose six wickets for just nine runs in 25 balls.

Afghanistan’s Bowling Performance

Rashid Khan’s exceptional bowling took center stage during this tense period. He ripped through the batting order, claiming four wickets, which shifted the momentum towards Afghanistan. Despite this collapse, Nurul Hasan and Rishad Hossain stabilized the innings, steering Bangladesh to victory with eight balls remaining.

Afghanistan’s Batting Efforts

Chasing a target of 152 runs, Afghanistan managed to post 151 runs for nine wickets. Gurbaaz and Nabi were the top scorers with 40 and 38 runs, respectively. However, their innings faced challenges, particularly during the powerplay, where they lost three key wickets.

Powerplay Performance

• Bangladesh’s bowlers maintained control despite early leaks.
• Nasum Ahmed bowled Ibrahim Zadran, while Tanzim Hasan took a catch off Sediqullah Atal.
• Darwish Rasooli’s run-out hindered Afghanistan’s batting strategy.

Final Overs

Nurul Hasan was instrumental in the latter stages, hitting crucial boundaries that lifted Bangladesh towards their target. His unbeaten 23, along with Rishad’s decisive runs, ensured the innings concluded successfully with Bangladesh reaching 153 runs.

Conclusion

This match highlighted both the vulnerabilities and strengths of the teams. Bangladesh’s resilience in the face of a dramatic collapse and Afghanistan’s fierce bowling were testaments to the competitive spirit of T20 cricket. The victory sets a promising tone for the upcoming matches in this series.