The 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars match in Doha between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan was a match that can only be described as a one-way street, as Bangladesh A comfortably won by eight wickets. The bowlers did the damage that set up the match and chase that was completed with complete control from the batters, reinforcing Bangladesh’s stance in the competition.
Bangladesh A Bowlers Set the Tone Early
A spectacular bowling performance that reduced Afghanistan ‘A’ to just 78 runs was the cornerstone of Bangladesh ‘A’s victory.
Ripon Mondol Sparks Top-Order Collapse
Ripon struck in his opening over, removing Imran Mir with a sharp delivery picked up at backward square.
He continued his destruction, getting rid of Sediqullah Atal and Noor Ul Rahman to leave Afghanistan reeling at 14/3.
Spinners Tighten the Grip
With the top order wiped out, Afghanistan’s hopes rested on Darwish Rasooli and Abdullah Ahmadzai, but Bangladesh’s spinners never allowed momentum to build.
Saqlain and Meherob bowled with great discipline, choking scoring opportunities.
Meherob struck twice in one over, removing Ahmadzai and Kharote, to deepen Afghanistan’s troubles.
Rasooli fought hard but lacked support from the other end.
Rakibul Hasan finishes the match by:
Rakibul came on to tidy up the lower order, claiming three wickets in a remarkable spell and effectively putting an end to Afghanistan’s collapse.
The innings ended in the 19th over when Bilal Sami was ran out, leaving Bangladesh to chase a modest target of 79 in 40 overs.
Steady Chase as Bangladesh A Comfortably Chased Down the Target
Despite having to chase down a small total Bangladesh A showed some maturity and high class.
Habibur Rahman Sohan and Jishan Alam provided solid starts but fell after a quick impact. Mahidul Ankon and Zawad Abrar then stepped up to build a calm partnership. They rotated strike effectively, capitalized on the weak balls provided and didn’t risk losing their wicket without some sort of reward.
Bangladesh crossed the target comfortably in 13.5 overs to seal the match by eight wickets.
A Statement Win for Bangladesh A
This Bangladesh vs Afghanistan encounter highlighted Bangladesh A’s command in all departments, which are pace, spin, and batting.
This will give them immense confidence in pushing forward into the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025.
Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A – Playing XIs
Bangladesh A Playing XI Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali(c), Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon(wk), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Zawad Abrar, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Saqlain
Afghanistan A Playing XI Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (c), Imran Mir, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Farmanullah Safi, Zubaid Akbari, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai
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