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Bangladesh defeat Afghanistan by four wickets in T20I opener
Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by four wickets in the opening match of their three-match T20 International series, held Thursday night at Sharjah Stadium in the United Arab Emirates.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bat first and posted a total of 152 runs for 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the top scorer for Afghanistan, contributing 40 runs off 31 balls.
In response, Bangladesh successfully chased down the target in 18.4 overs, losing 6 wickets along the way to secure a four-wicket victory.
According to Afghanistan Cricket Board, this was the 150th T20 International match played by the national team.
The board stated that Afghanistan began its journey in T20 Internationals on February 1, 2010, with a match against Ireland.
Following this match, Afghanistan has now played a total of 150 T20 Internationals, with 90 wins, 59 losses, and one match ending in a tie.
Abu Muslim Farah continued their impressive run in the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan with a commanding 3-0 victory over Omar Zawak.
The match took place on Friday at the Afghanistan Football Federation Stadium. Both sides struggled to find the breakthrough in the first half, heading into the break goalless.
Abu Muslim Farah, however, raised their game after the interval, scoring three goals in the second half to secure a comfortable victory and claim all three points.
Abu Muslim Farah will face Aino Mina in their next fixture on November 9, while Omar Zawak are set to meet Istiqlal Kabul on November 10.
All matches of the sixth season of Afghanistan Champions League Roshan are broadcast live on Ariana Television Network.
Afghanistan ended the second day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at 113 for 1 after 35 overs, remaining 391 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first-innings total at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday
Zimbabwe, who resumed Day Two at 326 for 5, continued their strong batting performance and posted an imposing total of 504 runs in 134.3 overs before being bowled out.
In reply, Afghanistan reached 113 for 1 at the close of play, showing a positive start with the bat as they look to reduce the substantial first-innings deficit.
Afghanistan will resume their innings on Day Three, aiming to build a strong partnership and narrow the gap against Zimbabwe.
At stumps on Day Two, Zimbabwe held a commanding position, with Afghanistan trailing by 391 runs and nine wickets remaining in their first innings.
Afghanistan’s Under-19 cricket team opened its ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 113-run victory over Bangladesh.
Bowlers Amir Hamza, Noor Ali Niazai and Samiullah Mubariz led Afghanistan’s bowling attack, taking three wickets each to help secure the win.
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