Afghanistan A Triumph Over Bangladesh A by 4 Wickets in ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 | BAN vs AFG Highlights

Afghanistan A secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Bangladesh A in a gripping encounter at the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024. Led by an incredible unbeaten 95 off 55 balls from Sediqullah Atal, Afghanistan A chased down Bangladesh A's total of 164/4 with 5 balls to spare, earning a crucial win in the Group A contest.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Afghanistan A restricted Bangladesh A to a competitive 164/4. Parvez Hossain Emon was the top scorer for Bangladesh, smashing 54 off 32 deliveries, with four boundaries and as many sixes. Towhid Hridoy also contributed an important 42* off 31, accelerating in the latter part of the innings. Despite these efforts, Bangladesh struggled to break free against a disciplined Afghan bowling attack, led by Qais Ahmad (1/26) and Sharafuddin Ashraf (1/9).

In response, Afghanistan A had a shaky start, losing two wickets in the first three overs. However, Sediqullah Atal anchored the chase with a brilliant knock, blasting 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. Even as wickets fell at regular intervals, Atal’s composure ensured Afghanistan remained in control. The defining moment came in the 19th over, when Atal smashed a six off Abu Hider to complete the chase at 165/6 in 19.1 overs.

Ripon Mondol (2/26) and Aliss Al Islam (2/29) were the pick of Bangladesh A’s bowlers, but they couldn't prevent Afghanistan’s charge, as Atal’s heroic innings stole the show.

Match Summary:

• Bangladesh A: 164/4 in 20 overs (Parvez Hossain Emon 54, Towhid Hridoy 42*; Qais Ahmad 1/26, Sharafuddin Ashraf 1/9)
• Afghanistan A: 165/6 in 19.1 overs (Sediqullah Atal 95*, Darwish Rasooli 10; Ripon Mondol 2/26, Aliss Al Islam 2/29)

Result: Afghanistan A won by 4 wickets
Player of the Match: Sediqullah Atal