Afghan Spinners Shine in Asia Cup Thriller Against Bangladesh
Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad executed tight bowling spells to restrict Bangladesh to 154/5 in an Asia Cup Group B match. Despite an initial surge by Tanzid Hasan, the Afghan spinners kept pressure, with Khan dismissing key players such as Saif Hassan. Afghanistan maintained control, thwarting Bangladesh's batting power.
In a gripping Asia Cup encounter, Afghanistan's Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad demonstrated their spin prowess to restrict Bangladesh to a modest 154/5 on Tuesday. Their disciplined bowling inhibited the Bangladeshi innings, maintaining control throughout the game.
Despite a promising start by Bangladesh, courtesy of Tanzid Hasan's rapid 52 and his partnership with Saif Hassan, the Afghan spinners, with support from Azmatullah Omarzai, seized control with their accuracy.
Key breakthroughs were made when Rashid Khan bowled Saif Hassan and later trapped Shamim Hossain, pushing Bangladesh into a corner in this pivotal Group B match. Despite valiant efforts, Bangladesh's batters could not break through the Afghan spin attack's tight grip.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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