Bangladesh has dominated Afghanistan in the T20I series, securing a clean sweep with a convincing six-wicket victory. The final match saw Bangladesh chase down a target of 144 with two overs to spare, sealing their dominance in the series.
Saif Hassan Shines for Bangladesh
The star of the show was undoubtedly Saif Hassan, whose explosive innings of 64 runs off just 38 deliveries guided Bangladesh to victory. His aggressive batting display put Afghanistan on the back foot and ensured a comfortable chase for the home side.
Afghanistan's Batting Woes Continue
Afghanistan struggled to build momentum throughout the series. Their top-order batting faltered, failing to establish solid partnerships. Despite changes in the batting lineup, the Afghan openers couldn't capitalize on the powerplay overs, consistently falling short of setting a strong foundation.
Key Moments in the Match
- Mohammad Saifuddin's impressive bowling spell, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs, restricted Afghanistan to a manageable total.
- Rishad Hossain's expensive over allowed Afghanistan a brief resurgence, but Bangladesh quickly regained control.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib's consecutive wickets in the death overs further dented Afghanistan's hopes of a competitive score.
- A late partnership between Darwish Rasooli and Mujeeb Ur Rahman helped Afghanistan reach a total of 143.
Overall, Bangladesh displayed superior skills in both batting and bowling, resulting in a well-deserved series victory. Afghanistan will need to address their batting inconsistencies if they hope to compete effectively in future T20I series.