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Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup
- On September 16, 2025, Bangladesh secured an eight-run victory over Afghanistan in their Group B match of the Asia Cup held at the cricket stadium in Abu Dhabi.
- Bangladesh needed a win to keep their Super Four hopes alive after a prior loss to Sri Lanka, while Afghanistan sought to maintain their unbeaten streak.
- Bangladesh posted 154 for 5, powered by a 63-run opening stand between Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan , despite middle-over pressure from Afghan spinners Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad.
- Afghanistan chased 155 but were bowled out for 146 on the final ball, with Mustafizur Rahman taking three wickets and supporting bowlers limiting key batsmen including Rashid Khan to 20 runs.
- Bangladesh’s victory secured second place in Group B and maintained their chances of advancing, while Afghanistan faced a setback requiring a win over Sri Lanka in their final match.
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Bangladesh pip Afghanistan by eight runs to keep Super Fours hopes alive
Coming off a six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh needed a win against Afghanistan, and they achieved it with a collective performance in an attritional contest wherein fortunes swung from one side to another.
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left6Leaning Right7Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 38%
C 19%
R 44%
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