In a thrilling ODI series decider, Afghanistan overcame Bangladesh to secure a 2-1 series win in Sharjah, thanks to stellar performances by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai. Gurbaz’s century (101) laid a strong foundation for the chase of 244, while Omarzai’s unbeaten 70 and impressive 4-37 bowling figures guided Afghanistan to a 5-wicket victory.
Bangladesh chose to bat first on a fresh pitch, capitalizing on early fielding lapses by Afghanistan. Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar’s aggressive start put Bangladesh at 35 within five overs. However, once Omarzai dismissed Sarkar, Bangladesh struggled with consistent wickets falling, including a run-out mix-up. Mahmudullah’s fighting 98 and Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s 66 offered some stability with a 145-run partnership, but Omarzai’s quick wickets in the death overs restricted Bangladesh to 244/8.
Afghanistan’s chase started confidently, with Gurbaz counter-attacking and maintaining a steady run rate. Although Bangladesh applied pressure, missing a few chances proved costly. Gurbaz reached his century with a single and continued to support the chase alongside Omarzai, who found boundaries regularly. Despite late wickets, Nabi's and Omarzai’s finishing strokes ensured a well-fought win for Afghanistan.
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