Bangladesh (154/5) defeat Afghanistan (146) by 8 runs in a thrilling encounter of the Asia Cup 2025

[light]

Mahedi Hasan Miraz should've been in the squad if Bangladesh were looking for an all rounder in the XI

He isn't? Am surprised. Bro won the series vs us alone ... that century

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Why are they playing 4 specialist bowlers and not 5? I am still scratching my head.

What a blunder!

This cant be defended.

 

[Rana]

I recon Afghanistan have the momentum to get these runs now

 

[RidiculousMan]

Bangladesh were in the driver seat now it is 60-40 in favor of Afghan

 

[sweep_shot]

Something Simmons could perhaps answer

Yup.

If they lose this, Simmons should be sacked.

 

[sweep_shot]

This cant be defended.

Afghans were like 41/2 after 8 overs.

With one extra bowler, this could've been defended easily.

Anyway, BD can still win but part-time spinners ruined it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

If these guys take the game within 20 to 25 runs Rashid khan can pull off something.

 

[Local.Dada]

predictions for Asia cup from here :
If Afghan win from here, they are winning the whole thing. They will defeat India in the finals.

If Pak beat India on Sunday and Afghan lose this (which looks likely) then Pak will win the whole thing.

If Afghan win this and Pak win against India then it is an Afghan vs Pak final- anyone’s game then.

If both Pak and Afghan lose this and the net game , just stop wasting everyone’s time and give the cup to India.

Let’s see how many scenarios left at the end of the match.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Amount bad balls missed by Afghanistan is staggering. That was a rank long hop outside the off stump. SHould have been deposited in the stands.

 

[sweep_shot]

56 to win from 33 balls.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Afghans were like 41/2 after 8 overs.

With one extra bowler, this could've been defended easily.

Anyway, BD can still win but part-time spinners ruined it.

im talking decision to play 4 Specialist Bowlers. BD still in but Margin will be close that will effect NRR

 

[Human786]

Why are they playing 4 specialist bowlers and not 5? I am still scratching my head.

What a blunder!

happens all the time ... look at Pandu as 5th bowling option for IND .
53 from 30 req

 

[Local.Dada]

Amount bad balls missed by Afghanistan is staggering. That was a rank long hop outside the off stump. SHould have been deposited in the stands.

They are not good under pressure.

 

[sweep_shot]

100 is up.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

I recon Afghanistan have the momentum to get these runs now

Not really. Karim Janat is really useless

 

[Rana]

Sorry but that was a poor, poor call

To bowl that part timer

Rubbish call.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

2-18 excellent spell by Rishad

 

[jnaveen1980]

Not really. Karim Janat is really useless

Missed two easy sixes lol Tapping long hops down the ground

 

[G0rmintAunty]

By the way this match is going, RR might Stabilize enough for BD and this can become very very close for these 3 in group b if Afg pulls of a win Vs SL

They are way behind, they needed a big win.

predictions for Asia cup from here :
If Afghan win from here, they are winning the whole thing. They will defeat India in the finals.

If Pak beat India on Sunday and Afghan lose this (which looks likely) then Pak will win the whole thing.

If Afghan win this and Pak win against India then it is an Afghan vs Pak final- anyone’s game then.

If both Pak and Afghan lose this and the net game , just stop wasting everyone’s time and give the cup to India.

Let’s see how many scenarios left at the end of the match.

Aur India kya ghoomne phirne aye hai?

 

[sweep_shot]

Rishad finishes off with 18/2 after 4 overs. Did well today.

53 to win from 5 overs.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Missed two easy sixes lol Tapping long hops down the ground

Omarzai has to carry hard yet again with some support from Rashid. That's all BD can hope for

 

[Rana]

Taskin dumbass bowl in the stumps!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Excellent fielding by Tanzid

 

[Local.Dada]

Karim, Omarzai and Rashid to come- 9 6s needed. So Bangladesh favs by 75% even though I feel they got this in the bag.

 

[Human786]

46 from 27

 

[sweep_shot]

2 overs of Mustafiz should be key.

Nasum has 1 over also.

Taskin has 2 overs (including this over).

 

[Deewana Mastana]

6 that's 99 metres

Omarzai with the biggie again

 

[Rana]

Bangladesh losing this

And it’s because of that idiot behind the stumps

 

[Human786]

out

 

[Rana]

46 off 27

Easy work

 

[Nikhil_cric]

What a shot by Azmat. Dude is as clutch as they come.

 

[sweep_shot]

Six!

Omarazai is hitting well.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Out! Omarzai gone

 

[sweep_shot]

Bangladesh losing this

And it’s because of that idiot behind the stumps

Because of the management who didn't play 1 extra bowler.

Simmons should be fired.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Rashid Khan to the rescue mission

 

[Local.Dada]

C’mon Rashid. Time to stand up when it matters.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

BD need to get Azmat ASAP.

 

[sweep_shot]

Omarzai is out.

46 to win from 26 balls.

109/6.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Huge wicket! Omarzai such a beast

 

[Justcrazy]

Afghanistan need 46 runs in 26 balls.

Bangladesh looking ahead here

 

[jnaveen1980]

Afghanistan T20 batting is utterly mediocre. THere is a reason why you rarely see Afghan batsmen play in leagues. Only their bowlers play.

 

[Rana]

Because of the management who didn't play 1 extra bowler.

Simmons should be fired.

You still have to play the situation

It was a shambolic call to bowl the part timer with Omarzai there

He literally murdered part time level bowlers last game on this track.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think Rashid is the last man standing. BD need to get him out quickly.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Because of the management who didn't play 1 extra bowler.

Simmons should be fired.

Simmons needs to go regardless. Useless

 

[Local.Dada]

Rashid Khan I know learnt his cricket in Pakistan but cmon bro, bat sensibly

 

[jnaveen1980]

sedique guy shouldn't be wasted up the order. That guy is the only left hander they have. Should be used somewhere in between.

 

[Cricket Warrior]

Bangladesh losing this

And it’s because of that idiot behind the stumps

You have some serious issues with those who stand behind the stumps. hahaha joking!

 

[sweep_shot]

45 to win from 4 overs.

110/6.

 

[Rana]

39 from 23

It’s not over!

 

[Deewana Mastana]

What a 6

No look shot by Rashid first ball

 

[Local.Dada]

sedique guy shouldn't be wasted up the order. That guy is the only left hander they have. Should be used somewhere in between.

He can’t go from ball 1, he is more of a timer of the ball. He needs to get set before he can hit big 6s vs spinner.

 

[sweep_shot]

No look six.

 

[jnaveen1980]

He can’t go from ball 1, he is more of a timer of the ball. He needs to get set before he can hit big 6s vs spinner.

Yea. good quality player by the look. So his presence is needed.

 

[Rana]

You have some serious issues with those who stand behind the stumps. hahaha joking!

It was a shocking shocking decision

Bowl your regular bowlers 6 overs straight

Afg will need 25 odd in the last over with a wicket or two in hand

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Karim Janat vs all teams(minus UAE + Zimbabwe)

Matches - 57
Average - 10.77
Strike rate - 103

And this guy is their finisher.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Omarzai has potential too

He's an all-rounder. And one of the best all-rounders in the world in white-ball

 

[Local.Dada]

Not a fan of no look shot no matter who plays it.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Karim Janat vs all teams(minus UAE + Zimbabwe)

Matches - 57
Average - 10.77
Strike rate - 103

And this guy is their finisher.

Mujeeb is a better hitter than him.

 

[Rana]

33 off 20

It’s Afghanistan’s game to lose!

 

[sweep_shot]

37 to win from 21 balls.

Need to get Rashid out.

 

[sweep_shot]

33 to win from 20.

Boundary.

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Looks like BD are out of the Asia Cup.

 

[light]

Karim Janat vs all teams(minus UAE + Zimbabwe)

Matches - 57
Average - 10.77
Strike rate - 103

And this guy is their finisher.

Yoo that's crazy. I saw a comment from Rashid Khan saying that this guy is a better cricketer than Shakib lmao. Number says otherwise

 

[Deewana Mastana]

He's an all-rounder. And one of the best all-rounders in the world

Has potential but wouldn't call him one of the best just yet

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Afghanistan team management surely has to be one of the most brainless.

Gulbadin coming in before Nabi and Omarzai
Karim Janat coming in before Rashid

 

[Rana]

31 needed off 18

4 wickets in hand

2 set batters

Afghanistan’s game to lose

Well done you idiot Liton!!

 

[sweep_shot]

31 to win from 3 overs.

 

[Justcrazy]

The game is in balance here , can go any way.

 

[Rana]

This over by Nasum is make or break

 

[Mas-LFC]

Two part time bowlers has cost bd this game. Captain made a dull decision go bring part timer afger nabi wicket when Azmat walked in.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Janat gone run out

What superb fielding that was

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Mujeeb is a better hitter than him.

They need a proper batsman. They are already playing 4 bowlers + Nabi + Gulbadin + Azmat as allrounders.

It's just a weird combination and they can't afford rubbish bats like this guy.

 

[light]

That Saif over is making the difference in this match. They closed the gap there

 

[Local.Dada]

Chokers . Cmon Rashid. This is the time to become a real legend

 

[sweep_shot]

Karim Janat is out.

124/7.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

And Janat goes. Can't clear the infield and run out

 

[G0rmintAunty]

Great fielding, wrong person gone though.

 

[jnaveen1980]

Kareem Janat is one of the worst Afghan player i have seen.

 

[Local.Dada]

Hope Noor can slog a couple

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Rashid on strike