Tue Oct 14 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Afghanistan Clinches Series Win Over Bangladesh with Dominant Bowling Performance

**Abu Dhabi, UAE** – Afghanistan secured a commanding 81-run victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI held in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, claiming an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. A composed 95 from opener Ibrahim Zadran and a devastating five-wicket haul by Rashid Khan proved too much for the Tigers to handle.

Afghanistan, after winning the toss and electing to bat, struggled to build momentum on a slow, turning track. Zadran anchored the innings with a patient 140-ball knock, featuring just three boundaries and a six. While he provided stability, wickets fell around him, including a retired hurt Rahmat Shah (9). Some late contributions from Mohammad Nabi (22) and Allah Ghazanfar (22) helped push the total, but Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for a modest 190 in 44.5 overs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers, claiming 3 for 42.

Bangladesh’s chase faltered from the outset. Azmatullah Omarzai struck early, removing Tanzid Hasan for a duck in a wicket-maiden over. A risky run-out compounded the woes, and Omarzai continued to apply pressure, dismissing Saif Hassan (22) and captain Mehidy Hasan (4) to leave Bangladesh reeling at 50 for 4.

Then, Rashid Khan took center stage. The leg-spinner bamboozled the Bangladesh middle and lower order, picking up wickets at regular intervals. He finished with figures of 5 for 22, effectively sealing the victory for Afghanistan. Towhid Hridoy (24) was the only Bangladeshi batsman to offer any significant resistance as the team was eventually bundled out for a mere 109 in 28.3 overs.

**Brief Scores:**

* **Afghanistan:** 190 in 44.5 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 95, Mohammad Nabi 22; Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3-42)
* **Bangladesh:** 109 in 28.3 overs (Towhid Hridoy 24; Rashid Khan 5/22, Azmatullah Omarzai 3/27)

**Man of the Match:** Rashid Khan

This victory marks another significant milestone for Afghanistan cricket, showcasing their growing dominance in the ODI format. The final match of the series will be played with Afghanistan looking to complete a series whitewash.

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