KABUL (Pajhwok): Bangladesh has defeated Afghanistan by two wickets in the thrilling first of the two-match T20 international series at the Sylhet international Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Mohammad Nabi’s brilliant 54 runs, scored 154 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs after Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasn won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Down to 64 for 4 in a chase of 155, Bangladesh owed their turnaround to Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain, whose 73-run stand put them in a comfortable position, according to ESPN Cricinfo.
But with two needed off the last five balls . . .
