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Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to keep Super Four chances alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to keep Super Four chances alive

Summary

Bangladesh kept their hopes alive in the Asia Cup 2025 by beating Afghanistan by eight runs in a cricket match in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan almost won by approaching the target but was stopped at 145 runs while chasing 155. Bangladesh now awaits the result of Afghanistan's next match against Sri Lanka to determine their advancement possibilities.

Key Facts

  • Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by eight runs in an Asia Cup cricket match.
  • The match was held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • Afghanistan needed 155 runs to win but were stopped at 145 runs.
  • Bangladeshi players Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, and Taskin Ahmed took key wickets.
  • Tanzid Hasan was the top scorer for Bangladesh with 52 runs.
  • Afghanistan's Captain Rashid Khan scored 20 runs towards the end.
  • Bangladesh has now completed all their group matches.
  • Bangladesh's advancement depends on the result of Afghanistan's next match against Sri Lanka.

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