Tanzid helps Bangladesh pip Afghanistan in thrilling win: 2025 Asia Cup No 9 (Abu Dhabi)

Bangladesh kept their Asia Cup 2025 hopes alive with a thrilling 8-run win over Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.

Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh posted 154/5, led by Tanzid Hasan’s quickfire 52 off 31 balls and steady support from Saif Hassan.

Afghanistan’s spinners, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, kept the pressure with two wickets apiece, but the target remained competitive. In reply, Afghanistan stumbled to 146 all out, undone by tight spells from Mustafizur Rahman (3/28) and Player of the Match Nasum Ahmed (2/11).

The victory gave Bangladesh 4 points in Group B, keeping them in contention for a Super 4s spot despite a negative net run rate, while Afghanistan’s stronger NRR meant they remained in the hunt for qualification despite the setback.

Bangladesh 154 for 5 (Tanzid 52, Saif 30, Noor 2-23, Rashid 2-26) beat Afghanistan 146 (Gurbaz 35, Mustafizur 3-28, Nasum 2-11, Rishad 2-18) by eight runs.

Sept 2025.