Subcontinental cricket delivered heart-stopping drama under the Chattogram floodlights as our Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20 match highlights and scorecard recaps last night’s series opener. Featuring masterclass leg-spin spells from Rashid Khan and nerve-wracking death bowling by Mustafizur Rahman, the match went down to the final over in a thrilling finish.
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Afghanistan 1st Innings: 168/6 in 20 Overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 64 off 41 balls)
Bangladesh 2nd Innings: 162/8 in 20 Overs (Towhid Hridoy 52 off 36 balls)
Player of the Match: Rashid Khan (3/21 in 4 overs & 18* off 8 balls)
- Match Summary: Afghanistan Edge Out Bangladesh by 6 Runs
- Official Innings Scorecard & Bowling Figures Table
- Key Turning Points: Gurbaz’s Powerplay Blitz & Rashid’s Googly Spell
- Death Overs Drama: Fazalhaq Farooqi Defends 14 in Final Over
- Updated Series Standings & 2nd T20 Match Schedule
- Frequently Asked Questions
Match Summary: Afghanistan Edge Out Bangladesh by 6 Runs
In our comprehensive Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20 highlights breakdown, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan called the toss correctly and elected to bat first on a dry, turning Chattogram wicket. Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided explosive early momentum, launching four towering sixes during the initial powerplay overs.
In response, Bangladesh staged a brave chase anchored by Towhid Hridoy’s counter-attacking half-century. However, the suffocating middle-overs pressure applied by Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad restricted the boundary count, leaving Bangladesh just six runs short of the 169-run target.
Official Innings Scorecard & Bowling Figures Table
Here is the official statistical breakdown from the first T20 International:
| Innings / Team | Total Score | Top Run Scorer | Top Wicket Taker | Economy / Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (1st Innings) | 168/6 (20 Overs) | R. Gurbaz (64 off 41) | Mustafizur Rahman (2/28) | 7.00 RPO |
| Bangladesh (2nd Innings) | 162/8 (20 Overs) | T. Hridoy (52 off 36) | Rashid Khan (3/21) | 5.25 RPO |
| Turning Over (Over 14) | 1 Wicket, 3 Runs | Shanto c Nabi b Rashid (28) | Rashid Khan (Googly) | Game-defining over |
| Final Over Defense | 7 Runs, 1 Wicket | Jaker Ali run out | Fazalhaq Farooqi (1/26) | Yorker execution |
Key Turning Points: Gurbaz’s Powerplay Blitz & Rashid’s Googly Spell
The decisive passage of play arrived in the 14th over of Bangladesh’s chase. With Bangladesh well-placed at 104/2 requiring 65 runs off 42 balls, Rashid Khan delivered a magical googly that spun through the gate to castle Najmul Hossain Shanto, instantly shifting the required run rate above 10 runs per over.
Death Overs Drama: Fazalhaq Farooqi Defends 14 in Final Over
With 14 runs needed from the final six deliveries, Afghan left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi nailed four pinpoint yorkers outside the off stump, denying Rishad Hossain room to elevate the ball and sealing a famous 6-run victory for the visitors.
Who won the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20 last night?
Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 6 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 International series.
Who was named Player of the Match?
Rashid Khan earned Player of the Match honors after taking 3 wickets for 21 runs and hitting a vital 18 not out in the final overs.
When is the 2nd T20 match scheduled?
The 2nd T20 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan takes place on Sunday evening at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
