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Afghanistan Stuns Bangladesh in Thrilling ODI Comeback
11 Oct
Summary
- Afghanistan bounces back after T20I whitewash
- Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan shine with the ball
- Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz score half-centuries in chase
On October 11, 2025, Afghanistan made a strong comeback in the first ODI against Bangladesh after being whitewashed in the T20I series. The two teams faced off at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, with Afghanistan aiming to seal the series and Bangladesh looking to level it.
In the opening game, Bangladesh managed to score 221 runs in 48.5 overs. Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Towhid Hridoy both scored half-centuries, but Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan were the standout performers, taking three wickets each to restrict Bangladesh's scoring.
Afghanistan then chased down the target with ease, thanks to half-centuries from Rahmat Shah and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Omarzai also contributed 40 runs to help Afghanistan seal the game by 5 wickets with nearly three overs remaining.
This thrilling victory for Afghanistan has set the stage for an exciting second ODI on October 14, 2025, as they look to seal the series, while Bangladesh will be determined to level it.
