BAN VS AFG | Twitter reacts as Mehidy Miraz’s all round effort earns Bangladesh win in Dharamsala
Bangladesh secured their first win in the 2023 World Cup after beating an unconvincing Afghanistan by six wickets in Dharamsala. Having reduced the Afghans to just 157, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (57) and Najmul Shanto (59*) ensured that there wasn’t too much drama after two early wickets in the chase.
Afghanistan batted first at the request of Bangladesh, who won the toss in the third ICC World Cup match held in Dharamshala. They started steadily with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran contributing 47 and 22 runs. However, the Afghan team then experienced a series of wicket losses as Bangladesh's captain led a strong bowling attack, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz taking 3 wickets put considerable pressure on the Afghan batsmen, who struggled to make an impact. Afghanistan ultimately lost all their wickets, managing only 156 runs in 37.2 overs.
Bangladesh, in pursuit of 157 runs, seemed well on their way to securing their first-ever World Cup victory against Afghanistan. Initially, Afghan bowlers maintained pressure during the powerplay, limiting Bangladesh to 44/2. However, they struggled to halt the run flow, particularly due to the impressive 97-run partnership between Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Afghanistan managed to take one wicket each with Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Azmatullah Omarzai, but Bangladesh ultimately triumphed, winning by 6 wickets.Flashbacks!!
'Kohli, Kohli' chants at Dharamshala Stadium in front of Naveen Ul Haq. pic.twitter.com/GJfDOpZyVB
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 7, 2023
What a catch!
— Vivek Pant (@ManasSingh45) October 7, 2023
That's some catch!🔥🔥🔥
You can't do that Rahmat Shah!
— Broken Cricket Dreams Cricket Blog (@cricket_broken) October 7, 2023
Contender for the catch of the tournament begins 🔥🔥🔥#Afghanistan #AFGvsBAN #CWC2023 #CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/VneLEICSDR
Unbelievable!
Great Catch by Rahmat ..
— Cricktainment with Wais (@Crick_tainment) October 7, 2023
Miraz Hassan Gone !#CWC23 #CWC2023 #cwc23tickets #AFGvsBAN #Twitter pic.twitter.com/biGrPkKWVf
Definitely he deserves something for this!
Early contender for the catch of the tournament. That was insane from Rahmat Shah! #BANvAFG #CWC23
— Soorya Sesha (@sooryasesha7) October 7, 2023
He just plucked it like an eagle!
Rahmat Shah setting the standards! Great effort, great catch @RahmatShah_08 👏🏻 #CWC23 #BANvAFG
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) October 7, 2023
That will be remembered for ages!
What A Catch RAHMAT 🥵🔥#AFGvBAN
— SunnY™️ (@SSMB_For_Life) October 7, 2023
Great catches both!
That catch by Rahmat Shah was no less than Ben Stokes catch in 2019 WC#BANvAFG #AFGvsBAN #CWC23
— Syed Sherry (@sherrycodes) October 7, 2023
That's called a catch!
This is some catch by Rahmat Shah!💣
— Shah Muhammad Imamuddin (@imam_tbs) October 7, 2023
Great effort!🔥
Put that in a frame now!
WHAT A STUNNING CATCH FROM RAHMAT SHAH!!!#AfghanistanCricket #AFGvsBAN #CricketWorldCup #ICCWorldCup
— Muhammad Zain (@MCFCZain_) October 7, 2023
Man how did he do it!
Rahmat Shah setting the standards! Great effort, great catch @RahmatShah_08 👏🏻 #CWC23 #BANvAFG
— Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) October 7, 2023