Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan limit Bangladesh to 127/7

Sharjah 30 August : Afghanistan produced an impressive performance in the bowling department to limit Bangladesh to 127/7 in the Group B match of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium this Tuesday.

The Afghanistan spin twins Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/16) and Rashid Khan (3/22) bowled tight lengths and lines and turned their webs in the powerplay and in the middle-overs, respectively.At the time that Mahmudullah (25 off 27) left the field in the 15.4 overs, Bangladesh were 89-6 and it appeared that they might fold for less than 100.In the end, Mosaddek Hossains 31-ball 48 and Mehidys 12-ball 14 assisted Bangladesh in some way of recovery and helped Bangladesh to a respectable total of 127/7 in 20 overs.Brief scores: Bangladesh 127/7 in 20 Overs (Mosaddek Hossain 48 not out, Mahmudullah 25; Mujeeb Ur Rahman 3/16 and Rashid Khan 3/22) vs Afghanistan .