Afghanistan Registers Historic ODI Series Win Over Bangladesh

3rd ODI Ends in Thrilling Tie

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI, Chattogram

Afghanistan made history on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, by becoming the first team to win an ODI series in Bangladesh since 2015. The visitors secured the victory after the third and final match ended in a thrilling tie at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Opting to bat first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 262/10, thanks to fifties from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (90) and Hazratullah Zazai (50). Bangladesh's chase got off to a solid start, with Tamim Iqbal (51) and Liton Das (48) contributing with half-centuries. However, Afghanistan's bowlers fought back, restricting the hosts to 262/9 in their allotted 50 overs.

With the match tied, Afghanistan had the opportunity to seal the series in the Super Over. However, they managed to score only 9 runs, giving Bangladesh a chance to match their score. The hosts, in reply, finished on 8/1, resulting in a tie and a historic series win for Afghanistan.

The victory is a testament to Afghanistan's growing strength in limited-overs cricket. It also marks a significant milestone for the team, which has been on the rise in recent years. The series win will undoubtedly boost their confidence and belief as they prepare for future challenges.