Player of the Match
Player of the Match

END OF OVER:
18 | 15 Runs | BAN: 144/4 | RR: 8.00

  • Nurul Hasan10 (9b)
  • Saif Hassan64 (38b)
  • Abdollah Ahmadzai4-0-50-1
  • Azmatullah Omarzai3-0-12-1

The Bangladesh skipper Jaker Ali collects the series trophy and heads straight to his teammates to celebrate the moment! That concludes all the action from us today, folks. Thank you for staying with us throughout the T20I series. Do join us again for the ODI series, which starts on October 8th. Until then, this is Rashad Mahbub signing off. Cheers!

Bangladesh Captain, Jaker Ali: "[Post-Asia Cup Rebound] Yes, definitely, the boys managed to rebound after a disappointing Asia Cup, and the way they came back is truly amazing to see. [Team Performance] We are most pleased about the fielding. James Pamment has come on board as fielding coach, and we've done a good job as a fielding side. Our bowlers have done a really good job; they made it easier for the batters, and the batters also delivered. [Squad's Potential] All are capable. All are good players. They just need to believe that they are the best and that they can put up good performances on the world stage. I'm sure the team has those capabilities. [Historic Clean Sweep] Yes, it's a really great feeling because we know they have very good spinners. We prepared for that, and we took some preparation about batting and fielding. All credit goes to the boys. They noted everything very well, and everyone executed their job cleanly. [A Message to the Fans] Yes, they support us every time, anywhere in the world. So a big thanks to them."

Afghanistan Captain, Rashid Khan: "[0-3 Defeat] We played bad cricket, to be honest. And they played outstanding cricket throughout the series with the bat, the ball, and especially with the field. I feel that was the area where we were so much behind. We missed so many crucial catches, and catches win matches. Fielding was the area we were so far behind them, and that's why they won three in the series. [Batting intent] That's something which you need in T20 as a batting side. You have to have a positive mindset and intent. I don't think we have shown the attacking intent we are famous for. We played such defensive cricket. That's why we haven't had a good start as a batting unit throughout the series. We have a very good lower order that can give you those quick runs, but we haven't given them the opportunity and the time to express their skills. We always leave them with too many overs left to play. [World Cup Preparation] The skills and talent are there; there is no doubt. It's just about the mindset. We need to go in with the right mindset and right frame of mind. That's what is much needed. I think everyone is so skillful; it's just about reading the condition well and knowing what is important for the team and what the scoreboard requires. I feel like that is more important than having so many options around. The talent is there in Afghanistan; it's just about knowing how to use your skills and how to use your talent in different conditions and situations. We have only eight to nine games until the World Cup, and I think this is the best opportunity for us to get together and work as a team. [Young Players] They are the future of Afghanistan. They have done so well in the domestic region; that's why they are here. They have performed really well, and they have talent and skill. The more opportunity we give them at the right time, the better they will be. Bashir Ahmad is a very good bowler, and Abdullah [Ahmadzai] and Wafiullah Tarakhil have potential. They have a very bright future."

Player of the Series, Nasum Ahmed: "This isn't the only time I have bowled like this. I have performed very similarly, and maybe even better, against New Zealand and Australia. The pitch was on the slower side, so I wanted to take advantage of that and utilize variation in his bowling. That's what I aimed for, and was successful."

Player of the Match, Saif Hassan: "[3-0 Series Win] I'm happy to contribute for the team, and it was a very good series for us. Hopefully, we can continue this form. [Batting Style] I've been playing like this for the last one or two years. I'm just enjoying my batting, that's it. [Batting position] It's a critical position. Last tournament, I batted open, but Coach Phil Simmons gave me a clear plan before this series. He said that I'm batting at number three, so I worked according to that plan. [On the Bowlers] Our bowlers have been exceptional. You have seen this ground is a bit small, but they were restricting the opposition very well, bowling according to the field and according to the wicket. All credit goes to the bowlers."

Game Changer of the Match - Mohammad Saifuddin

sammy: "Does Saif batting stance reminds of Mahmudullah? " I will leave that for the viewers, Sammy.

AJ: "If Saif can work on his weaknesses against leg-spin, he can be a sought after prospect in franchise cricket. Tremendous hitter of the ball. "

CK: "Three different heroes in three matches for Bangladesh. This is a very good sign. Nurul remains unbeaten in all three matches.."

10:06 pm A historic clean sweep for Bangladesh, winning the T20I series against Afghanistan 3-0--their second Banglawash against Afghanistan and their first in Sharjah! The chase began with a positive start for Afghanistan, as Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled a maiden over. But the Bangladesh openers soon found their stride, although Omarzai struck early, forcing Emon to sky a slower ball to Rashid Khan. Saif Hassan got attacking straightaway, punishing loose deliveries with two big sixes in the Powerplay. Tanzid Tamim also found his rhythm, striking back-to-back boundaries off Rashid right after the Powerplay, but he threw his wicket away to mid-off shortly after being given a life. Saif, however, seemed to be batting on a different pitch, looking fluent and playing shots according to the merit of the ball. A brief moment of tension arose in the 15th over when Mujeeb struck back-to-back, dismissing Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. But Saif showed tremendous composure in the middle, playing out a maiden from Rashid Khan and then unleashing massive sixes and boundaries to complete his 4th T20I fifty. Saif remained unbeaten with 64 runs off 38 balls. To be honest, except for that magical over from Mujeeb, it was Bangladesh all around, just like the series. Post-Match Presentation is coming up shortly.

Bangladesh won by 6 wickets

17.6
6
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Nurul Hasan, SIX, whacks it over the covers! Slower hard length ball pitching well outside off, Nurul waits for it and hammers it with all his strength and power over the covers and clears the ropes. And that's the end of the series! Bangladesh finishes the game in style to complete a decisive 3-0 clean sweep!
17.5
1
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Saif Hassan, 1 run, yorker ball darted on middle-leg, shovels it away to the on-side area
17.4
1
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Nurul Hasan, 1 run, short of a length ball forces it away to deep backward square leg
17.3
1
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Saif Hassan, 1 run, back of a length ball on the stumps, miscues the slog stroke and connects the leading edge towards backward point, just falls short of the diving fielder

Khalid : "you have to question Rashid's decisions! after his final over, he should've brought Omarzai and not Bashir"

17.2
0
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Saif Hassan, no run, sharp bouncer on the stumps, plays the hook shot, swing and a miss
17.1
6
Abdollah Ahmadzai to Saif Hassan, SIX, What a shot! Hard length ball pitching well outside off, stands tall deep inside the crease and whacks it straight over long on, sheer power from Saif Hassan!

END OF OVER:
17 | 3 Runs | BAN: 129/4 (15 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 7.58, RRR: 5.00)

  • Nurul Hasan3 (7b)
  • Saif Hassan56 (34b)
  • Azmatullah Omarzai3-0-12-1
  • Bashir Ahmad3-0-38-0
16.6
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, no run, beaten, again! Excellent slower delivery pitching outside off and shaping back in, plays down the wrong line and fails to connect
16.5
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, no run, tighter line and length ball nips back in on the stumps, prods down on the track
16.4
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Saif Hassan, 1 run, widish yorker ball shovels it away with the full face of the bat to deep third

Abhai: "As of right now, Saif Hassan has hit 15 4's and 26 6's in T20Is, but has an overall SR in the 120's. Quite the enigma, but he's still a superb find for Ban."

16.3
1
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, 1 run, slower delivery on the stumps, moves sideways and forces it away with the inside part of the bat to short fine leg
16.2
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, no run, full and overpitched ball outside off, Nurul tries to whip it away across the line, swing and a miss
16.1
0
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, no run, three-quarter length ball whisked down to backward point
16.1
1w
Azmatullah Omarzai to Nurul Hasan, 1 wide, slower bouncer and goes over the head of Nurul, ducks down and avoids the line of the ball

Omarzai returns

END OF OVER:
16 | 17 Runs | BAN: 126/4 (18 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 7.87, RRR: 4.50)

  • Saif Hassan55 (33b)
  • Nurul Hasan2 (2b)
  • Bashir Ahmad3-0-38-0
  • Rashid Khan4-1-13-0
15.6
2
Bashir Ahmad to Saif Hassan, 2 runs, another short pitched ball and this time hits it flat towards deep backward square leg, just falls short of the sweeper fielder there
15.5
6
Bashir Ahmad to Saif Hassan, SIX, A majestic six! Hard length ball around the off stump line, slower ball and picked it up early, gets down on one knee and smashes it high over midwicket, sends it onto the rooftop of the stands. 95 meters! Brings up his 4th T20I fifty in style!
15.4
6
Bashir Ahmad to Saif Hassan, SIX, shortish delivery angling away outside off, comes around the wicket to Saif, plays the pull shot and strikes the top edge and clears the ropes over the wicketkeeper's head

Bangladesh 2nd innings Partnerships

WktRunsPlayers
1st24Tanzid HasanParvez Hossain Emon
2nd55Saif HassanTanzid Hasan
3rd30Saif HassanJaker Ali
4th0Saif HassanShamim Hossain
5th35Nurul HasanSaif Hassan