In a nail-biting finish at the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh emerged victorious by a slender margin of 8 runs against a resilient Afghanistan side. Chasing a challenging target set by Bangladesh, Afghanistan fought fiercely but ultimately fell short, thanks to some disciplined bowling and sharp fielding in the final overs. Mahmudullah’s composed innings of 67 runs and Mustafizur Rahman’s death-over heroics proved pivotal in restricting Afghanistan below the target. The Bangladeshi all-rounder not only anchored the innings but also played a crucial role in accelerating the scoring rate when it mattered most.

Afghanistan’s chase was powered by Najibullah Zadran’s aggressive 54 off 40 balls, keeping their hopes alive deep into the game. However, a series of quick wickets in the last five overs disrupted their momentum. The intense rivalry between the two sides witnessed great…