Bangladesh is in a bit of trouble when bowling against Afghanistan. Tiger bowlers could not break their opening pair. Finally, Shakib took the lead of the team. Najibullah made Zadran in his whirlwind. After Najibullah Zadran’s departure, the Afghans’ opening pair broke.
Then Gurbaz was handling the situation with Rehmat Shah. This pair was becoming dangerous for Bangladesh. That’s when Shakib emerged as the savior again. Shakib sent back Rahmat Shah who scored 18 runs off 25 balls.
After that, Gurbaz was on his way to a big score with Hashmatullah Shahi. Their pair could not be broken in any way. Miraj came to the bowling after that. Hashmatullah returned to Shahidi in the 25th over. He returned to the pavilion after handing over the catch to Tawheed Hriday. He made 18 off 38 balls before getting out.
In the next over, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who was on the verge of a half-century, went back after Mustafiz. Shakib was the victim of 47 runs off 62 balls.
After that, Shakib Al Haman struck again in the Afghan camp. Picked up his third wicket. He did not allow Najibullah Zadran to settle down. Zadran returned with 5 runs from 13 balls.
After Jadran’s departure, veteran batsman Mohammad Nabi returned to become a victim of Taskin. He scored 6 runs off 12 balls.
(October 7/NBW)