Bangladesh A produced an outstanding bowling performance to dismiss Afghanistan A for only 78 runs at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on November 17, 2025. Bangladesh A then chased down the target of 79 runs easily, reaching 79 for 2 in just 13.3 overs to win by 8 wickets with 39 balls remaining.
Ripon Mondol struck early in his first over to remove Imran Mir and continued his excellent spell by dismissing Sediqullah Atal and Noor ul Rahman quickly, leaving Afghanistan struggling at 14 for 3. SM Meherob took two wickets in one over, dismissing both Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai (stumped) and Nangeyalia Kharote (caught), while Rakibul Hasan claimed three wickets to complete the demolition.
Afghanistan’s captain, Darwish Rasooli, top-scored with 27 runs off 28 balls, but no other batsman could provide meaningful support. The innings wrapped up in the 19th over when Bilal Sami was run out.
In reply, Bangladesh lost both openers early but remained in control. Zawad Abrar (24 not out off 22 balls) and Mahidul Islam Ankon (27 not out off 30 balls) guided their team home without further trouble.
Sources: Outlook India, Business Standard, KhelNow, CREX
Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs | Wickets | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan A | 78 | 18.4 | All out | Lost by 8 wickets |
| Bangladesh A | 79 | 13.3 | 2 | Won by 8 wickets |
Top Performers
| Player | Team | Role | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ripon Mondol | Bangladesh A | Bowler | 3 wickets for 10 runs in 4 overs |
| Rakibul Hasan | Bangladesh A | Bowler | 3 wickets for 7 runs in 4 overs |
| SM Meherob | Bangladesh A | Bowler | 2 wickets for 14 runs in 4 overs |
| Darwish Rasooli | Afghanistan A | Batsman | 27 runs off 28 balls |
| Mahidul Islam Ankon | Bangladesh A | Batsman | 27 not out off 30 balls |
| Zawad Abrar | Bangladesh A | Batsman | 24 not out off 22 balls |
Key Moments
- Over 0.3: Ripon Mondol strikes immediately, removing Imran Mir for just 4 runs
- Over 2.2-2.5: Mondol dismisses Sediqullah Atal (8) and Noor ul Rahman (1) in quick succession
- Afghanistan 14/3: The defending champions in deep trouble inside three overs
- Over 9.2-9.6: SM Meherob takes two wickets in one over, reducing Afghanistan to 35/5
- Over 16.2-16.5: Rakibul Hasan strikes twice to leave Afghanistan at 69/9
- Over 18.4: Afghanistan all out for 78, their lowest score in the tournament
- Over 6.2: AM Ghazanfar picks up both Bangladesh openers but can’t stop the chase
- Over 13.3: Bangladesh reaches target comfortably with more than six overs to spare
Match Analysis
This was a complete team performance from Bangladesh A, with their bowlers setting up an easy victory. The bowling attack, led by Ripon Mondol and Rakibul Hasan with three wickets each, completely dominated Afghanistan’s batting lineup. The pitch offered some help to the bowlers, but Afghanistan’s batsmen failed to adjust to the conditions.
Afghanistan A, who are the defending champions of this tournament, never recovered from losing three early wickets. Their middle order tried to rebuild, but tight bowling from Bangladesh kept the pressure on throughout the innings. The total of 78 was never going to be enough to challenge Bangladesh’s strong batting lineup.
Although Bangladesh lost both openers cheaply in the chase, the target was so small that the result was never in doubt. The unbeaten partnership between Zawad Abrar and Mahidul Islam Ankon showed maturity as they guided their team home without taking unnecessary risks.
What’s Next
Both teams had won their opening matches in Group A, making this a crucial encounter in the race for the semifinals. With this victory, Bangladesh A moves to the top of Group A with two wins from two matches. They will look to continue their winning streak in their next match.
Afghanistan A, despite being the defending champions, must regroup quickly. They will need to analyze what went wrong with their batting and come back stronger in their remaining group matches to keep their semifinal hopes alive.
The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 continues to provide exciting cricket as the young players showcase their talent on the international stage. This match demonstrated the importance of early wickets in T20 cricket and how momentum can shift quickly when bowlers are on top.