Yesterday Match Result – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 Highlights September 16

In a thrilling match of the Asia Cup, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs to stay alive in the tournament. After scoring 154/5 in the allotted 20 overs, the Tigers bowled out the rivals for 146. The 9th game of the Continental Cup was played at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Bangladesh have four points from three games, while Afghanistan are on 2 points from two contests. Sri Lanka lead Group B with four points from two matches. On the other hand, Hong Kong have been eliminated after suffering three consecutive defeats.

Full Scorecard – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, September 16

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

Match Highlights & Key Moments

The dismissals of Azmatullah Omarzai (30 runs off 16 balls) and Rashid Khan (20 runs off 11 balls) were the turning points, as these two were going great guns despite losing wickets at regular intervals. Taskin Ahmed got rid of Omarzai while Mustafizur Rahman took Rashid Khan’s scalp.

Player of the Match – Nasum Ahmed

Nasum Ahmed was adjudged the Player of the Match for taking two scalps and giving away 11 runs from his 4 overs. Sediqullah Atal (0) and Ibrahim Zadran (5) were dismissed by him.

What This Result Means for Group B of the Asia Cup 2025

Bangladesh’s win has opened the group with Litton Das’ team, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka still in the fray for the next round. If Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in the next game, they will make it to the Super Four stages along with Bangladesh. However, a win for the Afghans could end the journey of Bangladesh or the Lankans in the tournament.

FAQs – Yesterday’s Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Match

Q1: Who won yesterday’s Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match?

A1: Bangladesh won by 6 runs on September 17 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?

A2: Nasum Ahmed was named the Player of the Match for taking two wickets and conceding 11 runs from his 4 overs. He dismissed Sediqullah Atal (0) and Ibrahim Zadran (5) in the powerplay overs.

Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?

A3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Bangladesh 154 for 5 (Tanzid 52, Saif 30, Noor 2-23, Rashid 2-26)

Afghanistan 146 (Gurbaz 35, Mustafizur 3-28, Nasum 2-11, Rishad 2-18)