Afghanistan’s bowlers have maintained a tight grip on Bangladesh’s innings, slowing down the scoring rate with disciplined and controlled bowling. Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have kept the pressure on the Bangladeshi batters, particularly focusing on Najmul Hossain Shanto, who struggled to find gaps.
Rashid Khan struck a crucial blow, dismissing Soumya Sarkar in the 19th over. Sarkar, who had made a steady 35 off 49 balls, misread the length and was trapped LBW by a flatter delivery that skidded through. Sarkar’s early dismissal put Bangladesh at a precarious position, leaving the team to lean on Shanto and Mehidy Hasan for stability.
Bangladesh Reaches 100 But Faces Run Drought
At the 18.6 over mark, Bangladesh reached 100 runs for the loss of two wickets, but the run rate remained relatively low. Afghanistan’s fielders backed up the bowlers, preventing easy singles and putting pressure on Bangladesh to accelerate their innings. With Shanto holding steady at 34 off 47 balls and Hasan playing cautiously, the scoring rate stalled as Afghanistan restricted runs through tight field placements and accurate bowling.
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Tight Overs Limit Scoring Opportunities
In the 21st over, Nabi kept up the pressure, bowling consistent line and length. Shanto and Hasan struggled to find boundaries and had to settle for singles. With Afghanistan’s strategic bowling and field placements, both batsmen found it challenging to rotate the strike, resulting in a lack of momentum in Bangladesh’s innings.
Missed LBW Review Adds to Afghanistan’s Frustration
During the 21.2 over, Nabi appealed for an LBW against Shanto, but the decision was turned down. Afghanistan opted for a review, but the ball-tracking technology showed the delivery missing the stumps. This unsuccessful review left Afghanistan with no reviews remaining, a decision that might weigh on them as the game progresses.
Steady Partnership Between Shanto and Hasan
Despite Afghanistan’s relentless bowling, Shanto and Hasan attempted to stabilize the innings. With singles and the occasional boundary, the pair tried to anchor the innings without taking unnecessary risks. However, their conservative approach allowed Afghanistan to tighten its hold, giving little room for the batsmen to accelerate.
Bangladesh Needs Acceleration to Post Competitive Total
As the innings continues, Bangladesh will need to pick up the pace to set a challenging target for Afghanistan. The fall of early wickets and the tight Afghan bowling have prevented them from accelerating, making it essential for Shanto and Hasan to build a steady partnership before unleashing their shots in the final overs.
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