Tanzid, Mustafizur keep Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign alive
The powerplays proved to be the difference on a pitch that was difficult for batting
16/09Result
9th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 16 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
146 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
16/09Result
9th Match, Group B (N), Men's T20 Asia Cup at Abu Dhabi, Sep 16 2025
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![Bangladesh]( "Bangladesh")
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
146 (20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
With ball in hand, Nasum's bouncebackability on show again
The offspinner took key wickets and kept a lid on Afghanistan's scoring in the game's decisive performance
Rashid, Noor limit Bangladesh to 154
Bangladesh failed to capitalise on a strong start provided by Tanzid
Bangladesh ring in the changes, opt to bat against unchanged Afghanistan
A win will take Afghanistan to the top of the Group B points table
'Belief is key' - Mushtaq rallies Bangladesh ahead of must-win Afghanistan clash
"If you don't believe you belong at the international level, you start over-respecting the opposition and forget your strengths"
Trott: Afghanistan 'not shy about achieving new things or breaking new ground'
"We can pick a side capable of winning in most conditions," says Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott ahead of game against Bangladesh
Preview
Bangladesh in need of a handout against buoyant Afghanistan
Afghanistan were all systems go in their opener against Hong Kong, and could go clear at the top with another win on Tuesday
