The AFG-A vs BAN-A game begins at 7 pm IST at Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Muscat and can be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. It will also be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.
Afghanistan handed Bangladesh a 4-wicket loss in their second Group A game of the ACC Men's Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup 2024. Catch the highlights from the AFG-A vs BAN-A match right here
The AFG-A vs BAN-A game begins at 7 pm IST at Oman Cricket Academy Ground, Muscat and can be streamed live on the Disney+Hotstar app and website in India. It will also be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.
Afghanistan A: Sediqullah Atal (c), Qais Ahmad, Zubaid Akbari, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Karim Janat, Nangialai Kharoti, Abdul Rahman Rahmani, Shahidullah, Bilal Sami, Numan Shah (wk), Wafiullah Tarakhil
Bangladesh A: Akbar Ali (captain), Saif Hassan (vice-captain), Parvez Hossain Emon, Naim Sheikh, Jishan Alam, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Rakibul Hasan, Alis Al Islam, Wasi Siddiquee, Abu Hider Rony, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ripon Mondol, Maruf Mridha.
Bangladesh A come into the tie after their five-wicket win in the first match of the competition against Hong Kong A, and will want to continue the winning momentum.
On the other hand, Afghanistan too, will hope to ride their winning wave after handing a 11-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the second game of the tournament.
Afghanistan captain Darwish Rasooli won the toss and elected to field first against Bangladesh A at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat.
Afghanistan A (Playing XI): Zubaid Akbari, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli(c), Mohammad Ishaq(w), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Allah Ghazanfar, Qais Ahmad, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Bilal Sami, Shahidullah Kamal
Bangladesh A (Playing XI): Parvez Hossain Emon, Jishan Alam, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Akbar Ali(w/c), Shamim Hossain, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Abu Hider Rony, Rakibul Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Aliss Al Islam
Bangladesh’s openers, Parvez Hossain Emon and Jishan Alam, have taken their positions at the crease as Bilal Sami opens the bowling for Afghanistan.
The crowd erupts on just the second ball as Parvez crushes a SIX!
BAN-A: 8-0 (1)
Bilal Sami, who had allowed Parvez to hit two stunning shots making 12 runs, has finally broken the Tigers' partnership early in the game by dismissing Jishan for just 4 runs in the third over. What a delivery it was! a well-executed ball that just disturbed the stumps.
Saif Hassan now joins Parvez at the crease.
BAN-A: 25-1 (3.3)
As the Afghan Abdalyans are challenging the Bengal Tigers A with an early strike, the wicketkeeper batter Parvez Hossain Emon steps up, declaring, 'I’m ready to take the challenge!' He’s lit up the scoreboard with a stunning 30 runs off just 16 balls, featuring four boundaries and three explosive sixes!
BAN-A: 39-1 (5.2)
That’s a masterclass in timing, and the master is Parvez!
He hits three fours back-to-back in the seventh over off Feridoon's delivery. With his impressive batting, Parvez has taken it upon himself to build a solid innings for Bangladesh. The Tigers ended the powerplay at a strong 50 for 1!
BAN-A: 58-1 (6.4)
After a display of incredible shots and powerful hits, Parvez Hossain Emon finally departs as Qais Ahmad calms the storm for the Abdalyans, caught by Sharafuddin Ashraf.
He leaves the field with a commendable 54 off 32 balls, including four fours and four sixes.
Now, Towhid Hridoy steps up to the crease.
BAN-A: 77/2 (9)
The last three overs witnessed a collapse in the Bangladesh batting lineup, starting with Saif Hassan falling to Karim Janat's LBW, followed by Akbar Ali, who was also dismissed LBW by Sharafuddin Ashraf!
BAN-A: 94/4 (12.3)
As we enter the death overs, the hunger for runs is evident in the eyes of the Bengal Tigers' young stars. At the crease, Towhid Hridoy (18 off 18 balls) and Shamim Hossain (13 off 13 balls) are finding it tough to hit big shots, with the Afghan bowlers doing an excellent job of restricting the balls.
BAN-A: 114/4 (16.1)
There was only one way out—HIT! And Towhid does it unleasing a powerful four and follows it up with a massive six. Shamim joins in on the action, hitting a four and another six. It's a thrilling display of aggressive batting, capturing the true essence of T20 cricket in Oman tonight—strategic yet explosive!
BAN-A: 148/ 4 (18.4)
There was a moment when it seemed Afghanistan had taken control, with the Bengal Tigers struggling to reach 150. But with Towhid and Shamim at the crease, anything was possible! Bengal They transformed a shaky middle part into an impressive total of 164/4. Hridoy's posted 42 off 31 balls, and Shamim's explosive 38 off just 24 deliveries.
BAN-A: 164/4(20.0) INNINGS BREAK!
The break is over, and Sediqullah Atal and Zubairullah Akbari step up to the crease to chase the 165-run target. In the very first over, Ripon Mondol bowled, and Zubairullah wasted no time, hitting two impressive fours!
AFG-A: 10/0 (1)
Oh no! Zubairullah Akbari is gone! After hitting a six, he falls to Aliss Al Islam on the very next delivery of the second over. Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby takes the catch, and Akbari departs for 16 runs. A quick breakthrough for Afghanistan A!
AFG-A: 25-2 (2.4)
The third over brings no mercy for the Abdalyans as Ripon Mondol strikes, bowling out Darwish Abdul Rasool this time! The captain departs after scoring just 5 runs off 4 balls.
Karim Janat comes to the crease now to joining Sediqullah Atal.
AFG-A: 24/2 (2)
The powerplay concludes with the Afghan Abdalyans at 52/2. Sediqullah has contributed 22 off 14, including two fours in the seventh over, while Karim has made an impact with 9 off 12 balls.
AFG: 52/2 (6)
Not a good start for the Abdalyans! Aliss Al Islam strikes again, dismissing Karim Janat, caught by Rakibul Hasan for just 9 runs off 13 balls.
Now, it's up to Shahidullah to partner with Sediqullah. They need to accelerate, as the target feels miles away!
AFG: 53/3 (7)
Afghanistan need 71 runs off 42 balls, but they lose Shahidullah in the 13th over! Abu Hider bowls him out for 19 runs off 22 balls.
Now at the crease is Mohammad Ishaq, joining Sediqullah, who has just crossed the half-century mark with an impressive 51 off 34 balls, including six fours and one six. He’s really accelerating the innings!
Current Run Rate (CRR): 7.56 | Required Run Rate (REQ): 9.69
AFG-A: 106/4 (14)
It’s Sediqullah Atal against the world right now, scoring 67 off 44 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes. Afghanistan need 40 runs off 22 balls, while Mohammad Ishaq has contributed 4 runs off 7 balls. The Bangladeshi fielders are feeling the tension as they hunt for Atal’s wicket!
AFG-A: 121/4 (16)
We saw that Ishaq struggled to make an impact, so he hits a bundary but just after that, he was swiftly dismissed in the 17th over. Saif Hassan bowls him out, stumped by Parvez Hossain Emon for 10 runs off 10 balls.
Now, Sharafuddin joins the crease to support the one-man army, Sediqullah Atal.
Afghanistan A need 22 runs off 14 balls.
AFG-A: 135/5 (17)
Just as said before! Sediqullah is against the world now! Ripon Mondol bowls to Sediqullah Atal—No Ball! It was almost an out, and the pressure on the Afghans was palpable, but fate decides otherwise. Sediqullah stays at the crease!
Afghanistan A Need 8 Run(s) off 8 balls to Win.
AFG-A: 157-5 (18.5)
And Sediqullah clinches victory for the Afghan Abdalyans with a stunning six over deep extra cover, smashing a total of 95 runs off 55 balls!
Afghanistan A defeated over Bangladesh A by 4 wickets, successfully chasing down the 165-run target with 5 balls to spare.
Bangladesh A: 164/4 (20.0)
Afghanistan A: 165/6 (19.1)
With this win, Afghanistan A now top the group A table of ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 table.
In their next fixtures, Afghanistan A will take on Hing Kong on October 22, Tuesday and Bangladesh will face off against Sri Lanka A.