In a thrilling day of T20 World Cup cricket, Afghanistan and Bangladesh have each secured significant victories in their respective matches. Afghanistan delivered an outstanding performance to beat New Zealand by 84 runs, with openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran laying a strong foundation for their team’s total of 159/6. Rashid Khan, the Afghan captain, was instrumental in the victory, claiming four wickets to help bowl out New Zealand for just 75 runs.Bangladesh also enjoyed success, narrowly defeating Sri Lanka by two wickets in a nail-biting finish. The team’s bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain, were pivotal in restricting Sri Lanka to 124/9. Towhid Hridoy’s explosive 40 off 20 balls and Mahmudullah’s composed innings ensured Bangladesh reached the target with an over to spare. These victories have put Afghanistan in charge of Group C, while Bangladesh’s win has sent a wave of optimism through their camp as they look to build momentum in the tournament.
Key points
- Afghanistan secures a commanding 84-run win over New Zealand, with Rashid Khan taking four wickets.
- Bangladesh beats Sri Lanka by two wickets in a close contest, thanks to Towhid Hridoy’s 40 off 20 balls and Mahmudullah’s steady innings.
- The victories position Afghanistan as the leader of Group C and provide Bangladesh with a strong start in the T20 World Cup.
