Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 4 wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series. Afghanistan posted 151/9 in 29 overs, but it didn’t prove enough as the rival completed the chase of 152 in 18.4 overs, with Parvez Hossain Emon scoring 54 off 37 balls.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40) and Mohammad Nabi (38) played handy knocks for the Afghans. Rishad Hossain and Tanzim Hasan Sakib took two wickets each.
Bangladesh 153/6 (Parvez Hossain Emon 54, Tanzid Hasan 51, Rashid Khan 4 wickets) beat Afghanistan 151/9 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi 38, Rishad Hossain 2 wickets) by 4 wickets.
The 109-run partnership between Tanzid and Parvez was the turning point of the match as Afghanistan failed to take wickets. Despite a mini collapse triggered by Rashid’s four scalps, the Tigers comfortably reached home in the end.
Bangladesh opener Parvez was named the Player of the Match for scoring 54 runs off 37 balls, laced with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
Bangladesh have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match bilateral assignment and need one more win to emerge as the winner.
Q1: Who won yesterday’s Bangladesh vs Afghanistan first T20I?
A1: Bangladesh won the match by 4 wickets on October 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Parvez Hossain Emon was adjudged the Player of the Match, accumulating 54 runs.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
Bangladesh 153/6 (Parvez Hossain Emon 54, Tanzid Hasan 51, Rashid Khan 4 wickets)
Afghanistan 151/9 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi 38, Rishad Hossain 2 wickets)
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