Bangladesh vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 • Bangladesh won the match by 74 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Bangladesh took on Afghanistan on Jan 5, 2026, 01:50 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Bangladesh won the match by 74 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 347 runs and 16 wickets fall between Bangladesh (210/6 in 20.0 overs) and Afghanistan (137/10 in 18.3 overs).
2. Bangladesh Innings Breakdown (210/6)
Batting in the first innings, Bangladesh finished on 210/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.50 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bangladesh accumulated 65 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tanzid Hasan spearheaded the batting effort with 119 runs off 63 balls (including 11 fours and 8 sixes at a strike rate of 188.9). Valuable middle-order support came from Soumya Sarkar, who contributed 18 runs off 12 deliveries, while Litton Das (WK) added 17 (9b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 11, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Naveen ul Haq led the bowling figures with 2/51 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.75), assisted by Rashid Khan (1/28 in 4.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (137/10)
Pursuing a target of 211 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 137/10 in 18.3 overs at a scoring rate of 7.41 runs per over. Muhammad Nabi (C) anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 23 runs from 32 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 71.9), alongside Gulbadin Naib who chipped in with 22 off 26 balls. Defending the total, Towhid Hridoy delivered a key spell of 5/35 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 8.75, while Rishad Hossain finished with 2/22 (3.3 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) and Tanzid Hasan (Bangladesh), who combined for 65 runs off 39 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Muhammad Nabi (C) making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Towhid Hridoy (Bangladesh) topped the match rankings with 200.0 total points, followed closely by Tanzid Hasan (168.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Tanzid Hasan.