Chasing a challenging target of 305, Bangladesh fought back to level the scores before the match went into a Super Over. Batting first in the decider, Bangladesh scored 10 runs for the loss of one wicket.
Afghanistan managed only three runs before losing a wicket, with Rubai Islam Rizon delivering a superb over to seal the victory for Bangladesh.
Earlier, Afghanistan Under-19 posted 304 runs after winning the toss and opting to bat. Their innings got off to a promising start as openers Abidullah Nadarjan and Faridullah Ihsas added 56 runs for the first wicket. Nadarjan departed for 23 off 27 balls, while Subhan Zakhail later contributed 27 off 38 deliveries.
Faridullah scored 51 off 47 balls, including nine boundaries, before Afghanistan lost further momentum. However, Noman Salarzai helped rebuild the innings, while Tahir Sarwari’s late assault lifted Afghanistan towards the 300-run mark.
Tahir smashed 43 off just 31 balls, hitting one four and three sixes. Amir Hamza also made a valuable contribution at the death, scoring 21 off 11 deliveries with one four and two sixes.
For Bangladesh, Rizon was the standout bowler, claiming four wickets for 72 runs. Sheikh Zarif Siam took two wickets for 34 runs, while Al Amin Hossain and Shakil Khan picked up one wicket each.
In reply, Bangladesh made a solid start through Abdullah Al Muhi and Sheikh Zarif Siam, who put together 70 runs for the opening wicket. Siam scored 22 before departing, while Muhi went on to register a half-century.
Al Amin then played an attacking knock of 71 off 56 balls, keeping Bangladesh in the hunt. Abdullah Al Mamun also made a significant contribution, scoring 56 off 66 deliveries. The pair added 79 runs for the third wicket to keep their side in contention.
With the required runs still to be found in the closing stages, Rizon stepped up with an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls to help Bangladesh tie the match. Atikur Rahman Akash remained unbeaten on three as the game went into the Super Over.
Afghanistan’s Noor Niazi claimed three wickets in the main innings, while Sohel Khan and Lutfullah Mohammadi took two wickets apiece.
Having won the opening match, Bangladesh now lead the series 2-0 after another hard-fought contest against Afghanistan.
