Bangladesh pass 200 runs, Miraz scores 100

Bangladesh have passed 200 runs and Mehidy Hasan Miraz smashed a century against Afghanistan in a high voltage Asia Cup clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday (September 3).

After losing two quick wickets, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 72 and opener Miraz’s century helped Bangladesh to cross 200-run after 34.5 overs.

Bangladesh have been in back foot after losing their first game to co-host Sri Lanka by five wickets. So, the second game against Afghanistan turned out to be a ‘do or die’ game for them.

Bangladesh Playing XI
Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud.

Afghanistan Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.