Bangladesh secured a convincing victory over Afghanistan, winning by 89 runs and keeping their hopes alive for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup. Opting to bat first, Bangladesh posted an impressive total of 334 for 5 in their allotted 50 overs. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz were the standout performers, both scoring centuries. In response, Afghanistan was bowled out for 245 in 44.3 overs.

Taskin Ahmed, with figures of 4/44, and Shoriful Islam, with figures of 3/36, were the key wicket-takers for Bangladesh.

Afghanistan's bowlers struggled to make an impact on a flat pitch, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Gulbadin Naib managing to take only one wicket each.

In response, Afghanistan was bowled out for 245 in 44.3 overs.

This victory came as a redemption for Bangladesh, who had suffered a defeat in their first match against Sri Lanka by five wickets.

The Men in Green, who are hosting the event even if a majority of the games are taking place in Sri Lanka upon BCCI’s insistence, began their campaign with a sound 238-run thrashing of Nepal.

With this victory, Bangladesh team have kept their Super Four hopes alive. Bangla Tigers now have 2 points in 2 matches with 1 win and 1 loss.

Talking about Group A, Pakistan team is on top after playing their 2 matches in Asia Cup so far