INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 89 runs in Asia Cup 2023 clash in Lahore on Sunday and entered Super Fours stage of the
tournament.Bangladesh had endured a crushing defeat against Sri Lanka in their first match, making this tie a must-win for them.Batting
first Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto slammed a ton each as Bangladesh piled a massive 334/5 in 50 overs.Mehidy, who was
promoted to the open the innings, slammed 112(119) before getting retired hurt
Shanto, on the other hand, was run-out for 104(105).Apart from the duo, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan ensured his team finished strong,
chipping in with an unbeaten 18-ball 32. In reply, Afghanistan were rocked early by Shoriful Islam, who packed Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 1(7)
Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran then rebuilt the innings before Taskin Ahmed cleaned up the former for 33(57), bringing an end to 78-run
stand for the second wicket.Ibrahim scored 75(74) before an one-handed stunner by Mushfiqur Rahim brought an end to his stay in the middle
Following his dismissal Hashmatullah Shahidi took charge and scored 51(60) before getting out to Shoriful.However, Afghanistan were
eventually bundled up for 245 in 44.3 overs with Rashid Khan being the final batter to be dismissed.For fans across the country, Ariana
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