An impressive Afghanistan thumped Bangladesh in a side sided encounter by 136 runs to top group A. This was Afghanistan’s 3rd win over Bangladesh in six matches. The Men in Blue have also defeated Sri Lanka in their previous encounter and will be a tough nut to crack for Pakistan. The two teams meet in Super 4 stage clash of Asia Cup on Friday at same venue(Abu Dhabi).
Man of the match and birthday boy Rashid Khan turned out his magic to take Afghanistan to a famous win. He scored an unbeaten 57 off just 32 balls to take Afghanistan to a below par total of 255/7, which didn’t look like a possibility when the Afghan team was struggling at 150/6 at one stage.
He also spun the web around and took 2 wickets, giving away just 13 runs in his spell of 9 overs. Bangladesh never looked comfortable in the chase and got bundled out on 119 runs,
Twitterverse was thrilled with Afghanistan’s dominant performance and also congratulated birthday boy Rashid Khan, who had a huge impact on the match.
Reactions
This is what cricket brings to a country that has not had anything to cheer up for decades now. #AsiaCup18 #BANvAFG #AFGvBAN @ICCMediaComms pic.twitter.com/hGJezJQ0Gv
— Ashiqullah Rahimzoy (@Rahimzoy) September 20, 2018
it was Inzamam as @ACBofficials coach in 2015 who picked @rashidkhan_19. Selectors discarded & given Inzi a Rashid-less squad for Zim tour. Inzi (who had also played Rashid in nets) refused 2 agree & persisted them to have him. thats how his journey started.#AsiaCup2018 #BANvAFG
— Umar Farooq Kalson (@kalson) September 20, 2018
No Nagin Dance Tonight. Afghanistan Beat Bangladesh By 136 Runs. #BANvAFG #AFGvBAN
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) September 20, 2018
Get ready Pakistan, the big boys are coming tomorrow.#BANvAFG #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/dT7kGSWqHG
— cricket freak (@cricloverakku) September 20, 2018
Nothing is more better than being man of the match on bdy??
What a day for him❤❤❤
Well playes @rashidkhan_19
#BANvAFG
#AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/cdzqzGM993— HalF boYfrIenD (IK❤❤❤) (@Dragonflyflufy) September 20, 2018
First Srilanka thrashed by Afghanistan now Bangladesh! Wow We have a new cricketing force in Asia #BANvAFG #AsiaCup2018 #AsiaCup
— Jawwad Khan (@jawwadzk) September 20, 2018
Afghanistan have decimated the Bangladesh tigers by 136 runs! They play Pakistan tomorrow, and i have a feeling that this game might be even stevens! Afghanistan have batted very sensibly this tournament and their spin attack could dismantle the very best! #AsiaCup2018 #BANvAFG
— ZakAndBerry (@ZakAndBerry) September 20, 2018
That’s quite surprising to see Afghanistan paving way to the Best Four. Great to see such a nourished Team making a strong comeback. Heartiest congratulations ?♂️??#BANvAFG
— Zaynab ?? (@GoDieZaynab) September 20, 2018
Whatta a terrific match ??
Afg has evolved as an excellent team ??
Much better than Pak
Congrats Neighbour ❤️??#BANvAFG— ردا 🙂 (@ApsayMatlab) September 20, 2018
I don’t mind if #Afghanistan win this asia cup bkz they needed something special to bring back their country together ✌️✌️??#BANvAFG #RashidKhan
— Dinesh Meena (@imdk01) September 20, 2018
Just so delighted to see #Afghanistan play such high quality cricket in such a short span of time.. & given all that their nation has gone through, actually still does..
Many congrats to our friends?! May you bring loads of joy & pride to fans in Afghanistan & all over.#BANvAFG— विजेंद्र Vijendra (@Vijendra1Verma) September 20, 2018
Afghanistan is emerging out to be a substantial rival continuously and birthday boy @rashidkhan_19 played extremely well .#BANvAFG
— Sunil Sindhu (@SunilSindhu12) September 20, 2018
