Jaker credits team’s belief for Afghanistan sweep
Bangladesh capped off a dominant series with a commanding six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I on Sunday, completing a 3–0 whitewash or as fans call it, a Banglawash.
Bangladesh capped off a dominant series with a commanding six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final T20I on Sunday, completing a 3–0 whitewash or as fans call it, a Banglawash.
Nurul Hasan Sohan marked his return in style, guiding Bangladesh to a nervy two-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I at Sharjah on Friday. His unbeaten 31 off 21 balls ensured the Tigers chased down 148 with five balls to spare, clinching the three-match series 2-0.
Bangladesh held their nerve to seal a four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first T20I at Sharjah, chasing down 152 with eight balls to spare in a game filled with momentum shifts.
Bangladesh missed out on a place in the Asia Cup final despite coming close, but there is little time to dwell on disappointment as the Tigers are set to take the field against Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series, with stand-in captain Jaker Ali eyeing a fresh start.
In a tense Super Fours clash of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan edged past Bangladesh by 11 runs to secure their place in the final against arch-rivals India.
Jaker Ali captained Bangladesh in their Super Four match against India in Dubai on Wednesday, filling in for the injured Litton Das. Bangladesh lost the match by 41 runs. Litton had suffered a back strain during practice on Monday, ruling him out of the game.
Afghanistan started the Asia Cup on a strong note, defeating Hong Kong China in their opening match and asserting their dominance in Group A. Bangladesh, meanwhile, managed a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong but had to battle until the 18th over, leaving them trailing Afghanistan in net run rate and facing a tougher road ahead in the group stage.
Bangladesh cricketer Jaker Ali Anik spoke with confidence ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, making it clear before leaving the country that the team is not traveling merely to participate but with the ambition of winning the title.
Ahead of the upcoming Netherlands series and the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh selectors have made changes to the T20 squad.
Power-hitting has become an essential element in modern-day limited-overs cricket, and Bangladesh have often been criticized for falling short in this department. To bridge that gap ahead of the Asia Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has roped in English specialist coach Julian Wood, who is now working closely with the Tigers to sharpen their big-hitting skills.
With the Asia Cup approaching, Bangladesh’s national cricketers are going through a busy schedule. On Monday, wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali Anik appeared at a press conference in Mirpur, where he made his team’s goal clear—winning the championship.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who was outstanding with the ball in the first two T20Is against Pakistan, has dropped out of the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings Top 10 after missing the third and final match.