Asia Cup 2022: After spin duo of Mujeeb Ur Rahman & Rashid Khan dismantled Bangladesh top order batting early on, Mosaddek Hossain helped his team to 127/7 in the 3rd match of Asia Cup 2022.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman wreaked havoc early on as he dismissed the top three Bangla batters - Mohammad Naim (6), Anamul Haque (5) and Shakib Al Hasan (11) inside the powerplay. Rashid Khan then followed up as he cleared up the middle order - Mushfiqur Rahim (1), Afif Hossain (12) and Mahmudullah (25).
For Bangladesh, after the first four wickets failed to etch a partnership, Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain added 25 runs for the fifth wicket, Mahmudullah and Mosaddek Hossain added 36 runs for the sixth wicket while Mosaddek and Mahedi Hasan added 38 runs for the seventh wicket as Bangladesh reached a fighting total.
Mosaddek Hossain was the top scorer for his team with an unebaten 48 runs off 30 balls with 4 fours & a six, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan picked up three wickets each for Afghanistan.
Earlier, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss & opted to bat first against Afghanistan in the 3rd match of Asia Cup 2022. This match is being played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.