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**Afghanistan Clinches Victory Over Bangladesh in First ODI, Powered by Gurbaz and Shah’s Fifties**

**Abu Dhabi, UAE –** Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh in the first ODI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday, chasing down a target of 222 with a score of 226/5 in 47.1 overs. Solid half-centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah laid the foundation for the victory, with crucial contributions from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai sealing the win.

Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provided a steady opening partnership of 52 before Bangladesh struck back, leaving Afghanistan at 58/2. Shah then joined Gurbaz, and the duo forged a vital 78-run partnership to stabilize the innings. Gurbaz contributed 65 runs, While Rahmat Shah, meanwhile, reached a significant milestone, surpassing 4,000 career ODI runs during his composed innings of 50 off 70 balls, including two boundaries. His innings was his 32nd fifty in ODIs.

However, a quick double strike from Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Mehidy Hasan Miraz saw both Gurbaz and Shah dismissed in quick succession, leaving the match in the balance at 136/4. But Shahidi and Omarzai held their nerves, guiding Afghanistan to victory.

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