Afghanistan vs Bangladesh — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Match Ended due to All out
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan took on Bangladesh on Mar 20, 2026, 08:15 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Match Ended due to All out. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 462 runs and 16 wickets fall between Bangladesh (262/7 in 50.0 overs) and Afghanistan (200/9 in 47.0 overs).
2. Bangladesh Innings Breakdown (262/7)
Batting in the first innings, Bangladesh finished on 262/7 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.24 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Bangladesh accumulated 28 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Soumya Sarkar spearheaded the batting effort with 83 runs off 87 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 95.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Najmul Hossain Shanto , who contributed 51 runs off 69 deliveries, while Tanzid Hasan added 36 (52b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mujeeb Ur Rahman led the bowling figures with 3/39 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.90), assisted by Gulbadin Naib (2/56 in 10.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (200/9)
Pursuing a target of 263 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 200/9 in 47.0 overs at a scoring rate of 4.26 runs per over. Gulbadin Naib anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 49 runs from 51 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 96.1), alongside Rahmanullah Gurbaz who chipped in with 47 off 76 balls. Defending the total, Rishad Hossain delivered a key spell of 5/29 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.90, while Soumya Sarkar finished with 1/25 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh), who combined for 58 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 8 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Azmatullah Omarzai 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—Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh) topped the match rankings with 294.0 total points, followed closely by Soumya Sarkar (287.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to -.