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Afghanistan A triumphs over Bangladesh A with Sediqullah Atal's unbeaten 95* in a stunning victory

Afghanistan A

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By Cricket World & Asian Cricket Council

Sunday 20 October 2024

ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup

Match 6, Al Amarat

Afghanistan A won by 4 wickets

Bangladesh A164/4

Afghanistan A165/6

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Afghanistan A secured a dramatic 4-wicket victory against Bangladesh A in the ACC Men's Emerging Teams Asia Cup.

Match Summary

Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A, Match 6

Bangladesh A 164/4 (20 ov)

Afghanistan A 165/6 (19.1 ov)

Afghanistan A won by 4 wickets

SCORECARD

Match Analysis

Chasing a target of 165, Afghanistan A reached it in 19.1 overs, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 95* off 55 balls by Sediqullah Atal. His knock, featuring 9 fours and 5 sixes, anchored the chase and helped Afghanistan A to an impressive win in this crucial match.

Bangladesh A, batting first, posted a competitive total of 164/4 in their 20 overs. Parvez Hossain Emon led the charge with a blistering 54 off 32 balls, supported by Towhid Hridoy (42*) and Shamim Hossain (38*). Afghanistan’s bowlers, particularly Qais Ahmad (1/26) and Sharafuddin Ashraf (1/9), helped limit Bangladesh A’s scoring in the middle overs.

In reply, Afghanistan A's chase was powered by Atal, despite losing quick wickets early on. Ripon Mondol (2/26) and Al Islam (2/29) tried to stall Afghanistan’s momentum, but Atal’s brilliance ensured they stayed on course. With crucial contributions from Shahidullah (19) and Mohammad Ishaq (10), Afghanistan A sealed the win with 5 balls to spare.

Sediqullah Atal was named Player of the Match for his match-winning innings.

Match Stats

Afghanistan A Fall of wickets: 1-21 (Jishan Alam - 2.4 ov), 2-77 (Parvez Hossain Emon - 9.3 ov), 3-79 (Saif Hassan - 10.2 ov), 4-94 (Akbar Ali - 12.3 ov)

Bangladesh A Fall of wickets: 1-19 (Zubaid Akbari - 1.4 ov), 2-24 (Darwish Rasooli - 2.2 ov), 3-52 (Karim Janat - 6.3 ov), 4-94 (Shahidullah Kamal - 12.6 ov), 5-132 (Mohammad Ishaq - 16.6 ov), 6-157 (Sharafuddin Ashraf - 18.5 ov)