"The Bangladeshi pacers kept Afghanistan's batters in check with regular wickets as Mustafizur Rahman (3-28 in four overs), Nasum Ahmed (2-11 in four overs) and Taskin Ahmed (2-34 in four overs) applied the brakes on Afghanistan's innings. Apart from Rahmanullah Gurbaz 35 (31) and Azmatullah Omarzai 30 (16), none of the Afghan batters could move into the 30s. Captain Rashid Khan's flurry at the end of the innings 20 (11) did look threatening for Bangladesh at one point,"
"Earlier, Tanzid Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with a half-century (52 off 31) to help set up a challenging target of 154-5 in 20 overs. Rashid and Noor took two wickets apiece for Afghanistan. Bangladesh have now played all three of their group games and will await the result of Afghanistan's all-important match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Sri Lanka are at top spot with four points, and Bangladesh move to second place with four points."
Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs in Abu Dhabi, defending a total of 154-5 as Afghanistan were all out for 145 in 20 overs. Tanzid Hasan top-scored for Bangladesh with 52 off 31 to set up the challenging target. Mustafizur Rahman (3-28), Nasum Ahmed (2-11) and Taskin Ahmed (2-34) applied regular pressure with wickets to contain the Afghan chase. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 35 and Azmatullah Omarzai 30, while Rashid Khan hit 20 late in the innings but was dismissed before completing the chase. Noor Ahmad struck a couple of late sixes but Afghanistan still fell short. Bangladesh finish with four points and need Sri Lanka to beat Afghanistan to advance.
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