Bangladesh sweep T20 series 3-0 as Afghanistan slump continues after Asia Cup exit

The Afghanistan cricket team, which faced a disappointing run in the Asia Cup, is now experiencing a series of defeats. They recently lost 0-3 in a home T20 series against Bangladesh. In the third match in Sharjah, Afghanistan was defeated by 6 wickets. They scored 143 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs, but Bangladesh chased and reached 144 for 4 in 18 overs, securing a commanding victory.

Bangladesh took the toss and chose to bowl first. Afghanistan's top scorer was Darwesh Abdul Rasooli with 32 runs off 29 balls. Sediqullah Atal scored 28, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman added 23. For Bangladesh, Mohammad Saifuddin took 3 wickets for 15 runs in 3 overs, while Nasum Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib took 2 wickets each. Shoriful Islam and Rishad Hossain took 1 wicket apiece.

Bangladesh won by 6 wickets, with Saif Hasan remaining unbeaten on 64 off 38 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 2 fours. Tanzid Hasan contributed 33 runs. Afghanistan's bowling also struggled, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking 2 wickets, Rashid Khan bowling 4 overs for 13 runs without a wicket, and Omarzai taking 1 wicket for 12 runs in 3 overs.