KABUL (Pajhwok): Bangladesh thrashed Afghanistan by six wickets in their ODI World Cup opener in Dharamsala on Saturday.
Afghanistan, who were asked to bat first, were folded for 156 in 37.2 overs, following which Bangladesh completed the run chase quite comfortably.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role in Bangladesh's win. The all-rounder scalped three wickets and scored 57(73) to help Bangladesh maintain their grip throughout the contest, Hindustan Times reported.
Mehidy also got a bit of assistance from the Afghanistan fielders, who gave him two early reprieves. He was first dropped by Najibullah at point . . .
