In an thrilling encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the primary T20I passed off on the Sylhet Worldwide Cricket Stadium the place Bangladesh held their nerve and gained the competition by 2 wickets.

Afghanistan, batting first, posted a complete of 154 runs for the lack of 7 wickets of their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Nabi was the standout performer with a well-played innings of 54 runs off 40 deliveries, together with 6 fours and 1 six.

Azmatullah Omarzai offered a late flourish, smashing 33 runs off simply 18 balls, which included 4 sixes. Shakib Al Hasan was the decide of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming 2 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs.

Chasing a goal of 155, Bangladesh confirmed resilience and managed to attain victory with 1 ball to spare, reaching 157 for the lack of 8 wickets. Towhid Hridoy performed a vital function within the center order, scoring a brisk 47 runs off 32 deliveries, together with 3 fours and a pair of sixes.

Shamim Hossain Patwari additionally made a helpful contribution with 33 runs off 25 balls. Karim Janat was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking an excellent hat-trick (3 wickets for 15 runs in 1.5 overs) to nearly steer guests to victory.

Right here is how Twitter reacted:

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HAT TRICK for Karim Janat! WoW

Karim Janat struck trice as he eliminated Mehidy Miraz, Taskin Ahmed & Shoriful Islam one after the opposite to offer to finish his hat-trick, however @BCBtigers cross the profitable line to win the first recreation by 2 wickets. 👏#AfghanAtalan | #BANVAFG | #XBull pic.twitter.com/lQ7tMLdGOF

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 14, 2023

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Actually just like the look of Hridoy for Bangladesh, batting in a key place, has carried out nicely within the possibilities that he has obtained.

Good win for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, was a tough whole this. Regardless of the Janat insanity, that was good. #BANvAFG

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 14, 2023

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HAT-TRICK for @ACBofficials in T20I :

Rashid Khan
Karim Janat#BANvAFG

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) July 14, 2023

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Virtually one other coronary heart assault💔

Tnx Bangladesh workforce for saving us❤️#BANVAFG

— Mehidi Hasan (@shihab9395) July 14, 2023

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After a nail biting hat trick climax!! #Bangladesh gained the primary T20I by 2 wickets 🇧🇩 Hats off to our younger weapons Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain ✌ #BANvAFG

— Shehab Khan (@CricWithShehab) July 14, 2023

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🏏 Nail-biting victory for Bangladesh! 🇧🇩 @BCBtigers clinched the first T20I by 2 wickets and take the lead within the collection 1-0. What a match it was! Hats off to Towhid Hridoy for his career-best highest particular person T20I rating of 47*(32). Very good knock! #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/JkAWtWKjHw

— Syed Sami (@SamisDaily) July 14, 2023

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What a match- nicely performed Afghan Tigers .

Congratulations to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/mZ7O5G6Q1y

— Najib Farhodi (@Najib_Farhodi) July 14, 2023

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It was a thriller certainly.. #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/9KVzsf7dPk

— 🤓 (@aa_yesha_) July 14, 2023

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Poor approach to end the simple match. NOT A THRILLER however Simply poor ending once more. Towhid-Shamim’s 73-runs partnership is the one optimistic factor from the batting facet. Nice win.
Our Sylhet has a fantastic crowd & BCB ought to prepare extra matches on this stunning stadium.#BanvAfg

— Yas1n 0he (@0he_yas1n) July 14, 2023

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Take a bow Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain🤝#BANvAFG

— Ariyan Rishad (@ariyvnine) July 14, 2023

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@BCBtigers gained 1st T20I by 2 Wickets and lead T20I Sequence 1-0. Very good Knock. Profession Greatest Highest particular person T20I rating for Towhid Hridoy 47*(32). Glorious spell @Sah75official 2/27. #BANvAFG

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) July 14, 2023

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Towhid Hridoy 👏🏼 👏🏼 Appears such a vibrant prospect! #BANvAFG

— Saimon (@SaimonK13) July 14, 2023