Mon Nov 11 21:46:01 UTC 2024: ## Afghanistan Crushes Bangladesh by 92 Runs, Ghazanfar Breaks Records
**Sharjah, UAE:** Afghanistan registered a dominant 92-run victory over Bangladesh in a thrilling ODI match held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium yesterday. Winning the toss, Afghanistan opted to bat first and set a challenging target of 235 runs in 49.4 overs.
The Afghan bowlers then dismantled the Bangladesh batting lineup, bowling them out for a paltry 143 runs in 34.4 overs.
**Ghazanfar’s Record-Breaking Performance:**
The star of the show was undoubtedly young Afghan all-rounder Allah Ghazanfar. He delivered a sensational bowling performance, capturing a career-best 6 wickets for a mere 26 runs in 6.3 overs. This achievement earned him the Player of the Match award and made him the third youngest player to claim six wickets in a 50-over format before turning 19, after Pakistan’s Waqar Younis and his teammate Rashid Khan. This is also the second-best bowling figures by an Afghan in ODIs, surpassed only by Rashid Khan’s 7/18 against West Indies in 2018.
**Afghan Batting:**
Muhammad Nabi led the charge for Afghanistan with a solid 84 runs off 79 balls. Hashmatullah Shahidi also contributed a valuable 52 runs off 92 deliveries.
**Bangladesh Struggles:**
Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored for Bangladesh with 47 runs, while Soumya Sarkar made 33 runs. However, the Bangladesh batters failed to cope with the Afghan bowlers’ relentless pressure. Taski Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman were the only Bangladeshi bowlers to pick up four wickets each.
This comprehensive win consolidates Afghanistan’s position in the tournament and highlights the potential of their young talent.
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