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Cricket PlayersAsia Cup 2018, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan as it happened: BAN beat AFG by three runs
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by three runs in their second Super Four match in the Asia Cup and kept their chances of qualifying for the finals in their own hands. Chasing 250 for win Afghanistan needed 8 runs off the last over but Mustafizur Rahman restricted them to just 4 to help team win. Hashmatullah Shahidi top scored for Afghanistan with 71. Afghanistan started their run chase in a disastrous fashion and lost couple of wickets in no time. Bangladesh finished their innings on 249/7 in 50 overs with Mahmudullah top scoring with 74 while Imrul Kayes remained not out at 72*. Aftab Alam was the star of the show for Afghanistan has he scalped three wickets in the innings. Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first against Afghanistan.
01:14 hrs IST
That’s it from us thanks for joining us
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01:12 hrs IST
Bangladesh win
Mustafizur has picked a rabbit out of the hat in the last over and thanks to that Bangladesh win by three runs.
01:01 hrs IST
Rashid gone now
Rashid is gone now and Bangladesh are still not out of it!!!!! Afghanistan need six runs of four balls.
00:56 hrs IST
Nabi departs
Brilliant little innings from Nabi comes to an end. Afghanistan should win from here and if they don’t they only have themselves to blame.
00:52 hrs IST
Another big over
12 runs off the 48th over and Afghanistan should win it from here. Bangladesh’s fielding has been poor in this match and that could prove crucial.
00:44 hrs IST
Big over for Afghanistan
Big over for Afghanistan, 11 runs off the over, that tilts the balance. Really good game this and no one knows which direction will this game go!!
00:36 hrs IST
Bangladesh pulling away
Bangladesh have increased the gap between the ball remaining and runs required. The match remains close but Bangladesh’s experience is helping them getting their noses in front.
00:21 IST
Shahidi departs
OUT!!! Big blow for Afghanistan, Shahidi is bowled for 71 by Mashrafe trying to paddle it past fine-leg. Poor decision making, all he had to do was just give the strike back to Nabi.
00:11 hrs IST
Nabi, Shahidi look to carry on
Nabi and Shahidi have carried on from where Asghar left. The game is evenly poised and could go either way.
00:02 hrs IST
Asghar Afghan departs
OUT!!! Just as Afghanistan were getting in good position they lose a wicket captain Asghar Afghan is gone for 39 and Bangladesh are now back in front. AFG 167/4
23:57 hrs IST
Afghanistan in good position
After struggling early on, Afghanistan are now in a very good position to go for a win. It will be touch and go.
23:40 hrs IST
Shahidi slams 50
Impressive 50 from Shahidi, It has come off 80 balls, a tad slow but he has done a job for his team. Afghanistan getting their noses back in the match. Bangladesh have to be careful.
23:34 hrs IST
Nice partnership
It’s been a nice partnership between Asghar and Shahidi. we are now into the last 15 overs of the match and this partnership will determine which way this match will go.
23:28 hrs IST
Afghanistan trying to accelerate
With run rate rising, Afghanistan are trying to up the ante. They are not getting too far with it till now. Bangladesh still favourites but AFG are not out of it by any stretch of the imagination.
23:14 hrs IST
Scoring virtually at standstill
Afghanistan are in a rut at the moment, they are not going anywhere. They do have batsmen who can wield the willow but there is a danger they may have too much to do.
23:05 hrs IST
100 up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan have brought up their 100, the trouble is they are three down and way,way behind the run rate. It would take something extraordinary to get to 250 that they need.
22:55 hrs IST
AFG lose Shahzad, three down
Afghanistan have lost their third wicket!!! Mohammad Shahzad is dismissed for a well played 53. AFG 89/3 and in big trouble.
22:51 hrs IST
Partnership
Shahzad and Shahidi have steadied the ship after early blow and they have stitched together a fifty-run stand to keep them alive in the chase. The duo have been batting sensibly taking singles and doubles, with an occasional boundary to put the pressure on the bowlers.
22:43 hrs IST
Half-century
Mohammad Shahzad completes his half-century with a boundary off Mehidy Hasan. This is Shahzad’s 13th ODI fifty and he is keeping Afghanistan in the chase.
22:36 hrs IST
Required rate rising
Required rate is climbing all the time. There is only one winner at this stage if things don’t change.
22:26 IST
More of the same from Bangladesh
Bangladesh are just not relenting, they are constantly applying pressure on Afghanistan and the run rate is mounting all the time. AFG 57/2 (17)
22:15 hrs IST
50 up for Afghanistan
Afghanistan have brought up their 50 in the 15th over. They have lost two wickets and the run rate has been slow!! they need to raise the tempo somehow!!
22:07 hrs IST
Afghanistan dealing in singles
Afghanistan are dealing in singles and Bangladesh spinners are on top. It will take a big effort from the Afghans to get this over the line. Normally free scoring Shahzad is also bogged down.
21:57 hrs IST
End of powerplay
End of the first powerplay and Afghanistan are up against it. Not only have they lost two wickets but they are also behind the eight ball when it comes to the run rate.
21:45 hrs IST
BAN building pressure, AFG two down
OUT!!! Bangladesh have Afghanistan in all sorts of trouble here. Rahmat Shah is run out for 1. AFG 26/2.
21:33 hrs IST
AFG lose Ihsanullah
OUT!!!! Bangladesh have their breakthrough, Ihsanullah is caught at point for 8. Big blow for Afghanistan. Bangladesh overjoyed
21:23 hrs IST
Steady start for Afghanistan
Afghanistan have started steadily in their chase. They are 13/0 after the first two overs.
21:15 hrs IST
Afghanistan begin chase
Afghanistan are all set to begin their chase in this all crucial game. Loss could seriously dent hopes of either team.
20:47 hrs IST
Innings over
11 runs came from the last over as Bangladesh finish on 249/7 in 50 overs. Mahmudullah top scored for Bangladesh with 74 while Imrul Kayes remained not out with 72*. Aftab Alam was the star of the show for Afghanistan has he scalped three wickets in the innings.
20:39 hrs IST
Good over
When the ball went for a boundary on the first ball of the over, Aftab Alam was very irritated as it came of an edge. However, he came back strongly in the over and gave away just 8 runs and also picked up a wicket. One last over to go in the innings.
20:32 hrs IST
Four and four
Kayes has decided to take the attack to the bowlers in the final few overs as he hits couple of boundaries in a space of three deliveries. With two overs to go after this, Bangladesh will be hopeful of going past the 250-run mark.
20:27 hrs IST
Breakthrough
In trying to clear the boundary on the off side, Mahmudullah is caught out in the deep off the bowling of Aftab Alam. The right-hander played a gem of an innings and goes back for 74. Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza now joins Imrul Kayes in the middle.
20:22 hrs IST
Fifty & 100-run partnership
Imrul Kayes, who is playing his first match in the tournament, also completes his half-century. With that, 100-run partnership for 6th wicket also comes up between Kayes and Mahmudullah. This is the 1st century partnership in ODIs between this pair and 4th century partnership for 6th wicket by BAN after losing first 5 wickets under 100.
20:17 hrs IST
Six and 200
Mahmudullah hits a huge six off Rashid again, this time over the mid-wicket boundary. With that, Bangladesh have gone over the 200-run mark and Mahmudullah moved into his 70s.
20:10 hrs IST
Maximum
Mahmudullah has looked dangerous after completing his half-century and now, he hits his first maximum of the innings off the bowling of Rashid Khan. Bangladesh are edging closer to the 200-run mark now.
20:01 hrs IST
Half-century
Mahmudullah has played a very important innings as he completes a very well deserved half-century off 60 deliveries. This is his 20th ODI half-century for Mahmudullah, 2nd vs Afghanistan, 1st in UAE and 1st in Asia Cup ODIs and his 1st fifty in 4 innings.
19:53 hrs IST
Welcome boundary
Naib bowls a slightly over-pitched delivery and Imrul Kayes gets into position early and hits the ball over extra cover for a boundary. Seven runs came from the over from Naib as Bangladesh are scoring runs at a good pace now. 10 overs left to be bowled in the innings.
19:45 hrs IST
Important innings
Mahmudullah has played exceedingly well and he has entered the 40s now. He has hit just three boundaries so far but his running between the wickets has been good. Slowly and steadily, Bangladesh are reaching towards posting a good score in the match.
19:35 hrs IST
150
Kaye and Mahmudullah have done well to take the Bangladesh score past the 150-run mark in the match. After the loss of five wickets, Bangladesh were in a very fragile position. however, these two have been batting really well to take the Bangladesh score to a respectable one.
19:26 hrs IST
Partnership
Fifty partnership for 6th wicket between Kayes and Mahmudullah. This is only the third time a pair having 50 runs partnership for 6th wicket versus Afghanistan after losing first 5 wickets under 100. Previous two times it happened in 2017 by ZIM at Harare and in 2015 at Bulawayo.
19:19 hrs IST
Stat attack
2 run outs from Bangladesh’s main batting order (1-7 batting position)
· This was the 33rd time when 2 or more batsman dismissed run out among 1-7 position.
· 22 times out of 33 Bangladesh have lost such matches and won only 10.
19:11 hrs IST
Decent partnership
Imrul Kayes and Mahmudullah have somewhat steadied the Bangladesh ship with their good partnership. The duo have so far added 39 runs and playing well. Bangladesh would want these two to stay in the middle for as long as possible.
19:01 hrs IST
Welcome boundary
Mahmudullag pulls the ball for a boundary off Shenwari and that will release some of the pressure that was building on the team after the loss of five wickets. Kayes and Mahmudullah have batted well so far and kept the scoreboard ticking.
18:52 hrs IST
Stat attack
This is 1st time since 2008 that Bangladesh lost their first 5 wickets for under 100 in 3 consecutive innings. The last time it happened in 5 consecutive innings.
18:47 hrs IST
Partnership needed
Bangladesh are on the back-foot right now as they have lost five wickets and are in dire need of a partnership here. The onus is on Imrul Kayes and Mahmudullah to stitch together a good partnership and take the team out of trouble.
18:37 hrs IST
Another run-out
Another catastrophic running between the wicket as cost Bangladesh dear as Mushfiqur Rahim departs for 33. Mushfiqur was sent back by Kayes, but Naib had thrown the ball to Rashid already and he took care of the rest. The third umpire adjudged Mushfiqur out after looking at the replays. Bangladesh have lost their fifth wicket now.
18:27 hrs IST
Brilliant run-out
Bangladesh are once again losing the plot here against Afghanistan as Shakib Al hasan is run-out. Shenwari hits the stumps directly after Shakib was stranded at the middle of the wicket. Bangladesh are four down now.
18:23 hrs IST
Rashid strikes
Rashid Khan has picked up a wicket in his first over itself as gets rid of dangerman Liton Das. In trying to hit the a big shot, Liton top edges the delivery and Ihsanullah takes an easy catch. Bangladesh have lost their third wicket .
18:20 hrs IST
Stat attack
50 partnership for 3rd wicket between Liton and Mushfiqur
· 2nd fifty partnership between this pair in ODIs.
· 1st fifty partnership for 3rd wicket by BAN in 4 innings.
· 1st fifty partnership for 3rd by BAN at Abu Dhabi.
18:13 hrs IST
Four and Six
Mushfiqur nowcomes dancing down the track and hits the ball towards deep mid wicket for a boundary off Aftab Alam. Then, on the next delivery, he pulls the ball over deep square leg for a huge six. Bangladesh are now having a move on here.
18:07 hrs IST
Partnership
Since the early two blows, Mushfiqur and Liton have steadied the ship a bit as they have already put on 43 runs for the fourth wicket. The duo are mostly relying on singles and doubles, with an occasional boundary.
17:59 hrs IST
Stat attack
Mushfiqur Rahim has completed 5,000 runs in the 50-over format of the game. He is becomes only the third cricketer from his country to do so far Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan. Fifty runs also come up for Bangladesh in the 14th over of the innings.
17:51 hrs IST
Dropped
Afghanistan almost had their third wicket of the day but a catch in the slip is spilled by Ihsanullah Janat. Mujeeb produced an edge off the bat of Mushfiqur and the ball went towards the slip after touching the wicket-keeper’s thigh. However, the fielder was prepared for it and he dropped the catch.
17:43 hrs IST
Stat attack
Nazmul Shanto dismissed for 6 by Rahmat Shah
• Third consecutive score under 8 for Nazmul.
• 7, 7 & 6 are this scores in ODIs.
• His ODI average is now 6.66 from 3 innings.
• 8th consecutive time Aftab has dismissed batsman with score being under 15.
Mithun dismissed for 1 by Mujeeb
• 3rd consecutive innings without touching 10-run mark.
• His ODI average is now 18.5 from 6 innings.
• 7 out of Mujeeb’s last 8 wicket has come while batsman score in single-digit — 5 of them for duck.
17:36 hrs IST
Testing times
The onus is now on Liton Das and Musfhfiqur Rahim to steady the Bangladesh ship after early blows. Afghanistan are on top at the moment and as far Bangladesh, they need a good partnership here.
17:26 hrs IST
Another wicket
Bangladesh have lost their second wicket of the day as Mujeeb Ur Rahman has got rid of Mohammad Mithun for 1. The right-hander was trapped LBW by the wily spinner. Bangladesh have now lost two wickets in quick succession.
17:21 hrs IST
First wicket
Pacer Aftab Alam has provided Bangladesh with the first breakthrough of the day as he gets rid of Nazmul Hossain. The batsman top-edge the ball and Rahman Shah took a good high catch to remove the opener.
17:14 hrs IST
Decent start
Bangladesh openers Liton Das and Nazmul Hossain have made a steady start in the match as he have scored 12 runs from the first three overs. The duo haven’t scored a boundary yet but are taking singles and double very easily to rotate the strike.
17:06 hrs IST
Good over
Fours runs came from the first over as Aftab Alam bowls a decent first over. Early signs are that the ball won’t be doing too much off the deck and it seems like a good batting track. Mujeeb Ur Rahman is now bowling the second over of the day.
17:00 hrs IST
Match begins
Liton Das and Nazmul Hossain will be open the innings for Bangladesh while Aftab Alam will bowl the first over for Afghanistan and he starts off with a wide ball.
16:56 hrs IST
National Anthem time
The players are now out in the middle and they have line-up for their respective National Anthems. The last time these two team met in the competition, Afghanistan beat Bangladesh comfortably. But today is a new day and both teams will look for a victory to stay alive in the tournament.
16:50 hrs IST
Stat attack
2: Difference of runs between Nabi and Shahzad in ODIs for Afghanistan. Nabi is currently the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan with 2333 runs and both are competing for the top spot.
0: No Afghanistan batsman averages 40 in ODIs and only three of them have 30+ average. Rahmat Shah (37.97), Hashmatullah Shahidi (33.55) and Shahzad (32.83) are the ones with 30+ average.
7: Mushfiqur Rahim is only 7 runs away from completing 5,000 ODI runs. He will become the 3rd Bangladeshi batsman to achieve this landmark after Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan.
1: More catch M Rahim needs to complete 150 catches as a wicket-keeper. He would be the first Bangladesh wicket-keeper to reach this landmark in ODIs.
2: Mashrafe Mortaza need only 2 wickets to complete 250 ODI wickets. He will become the 1st bowler from Bangladesh to go past this mark. However, he will need 3 wickets to complete 250 ODI wickets for Bangladesh as he took one for Asia XI as well.
248: Average 1st innings total at Abu Dhabi extrapolated over last 10 innings discarding rain affected matches and no results.
60%: Teams batting first have won 60% ODIs at this venue — 25 out of 40 ODIs.
313/9: Highest team total by PAK vs SL in 2007
16:42 hrs IST
Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Mohammad Shahzad(w), Ihsanullah Janat, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Samiullah Shenwari, Asghar Afghan(c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Aftab Alam, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Nazmul Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Imrul Kayes, Mahsrafe Mortaza (c), Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam
16:30 hrs IST
Toss
Bangladesh have won the toss and they have opted to bat first against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza confirms during toss that Imrul Kayes has been included in the playing XI. For Afghanistan, Samiullah comes in place of Najib.
16:15 hrs IST
Hello and welcome
A very warm welcome to the live blog of the Asia Cup 2018 Super Four match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Both Bangladesh and Afghanistan lost their respective first matches of the Super Four and will look for their win today to keep their hopes alive for sealing a place in the final.
