Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com
Bangladesh wrapped up a clean sweep against Afghanistan with an impressive six-wicket victory in the third and final T20 International at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday, clinching the series 3–0 in style.
Chasing a target of 144, Bangladesh made it look easy, finishing the game with two overs to spare. Saif Hassan was the star of the show, smashing a brilliant 64 off just 38 balls, which included seven huge sixes. Tanzid Hasan also played a key role, contributing a steady 33 and keeping the momentum going throughout the chase.
Earlier, Bangladesh’s bowlers showcased their impressive skills by restricting Afghanistan to just 143 runs for 9 wickets. Mohammad Saifuddin shone brightly with an outstanding performance, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs. Meanwhile, both Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed contributed significantly, each claiming two wickets.
Afghanistan’s Darwish Rasooli and Sediqullah Atal tried to put up a fight, but their efforts ultimately fell short against the disciplined bowling attack from Bangladesh.
Despite a few impressive moments from Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the outcome was pretty clear from the start. Nurul Hasan wrapped things up in the 18th over, igniting celebrations in the Bangladesh camp as they celebrated their first-ever T20I whitewash on UAE soil.
This decisive series victory is another significant milestone for Bangladesh as they work on building their consistency in the shortest format, especially with next year’s T20 World Cup on the horizon.
