Bangladesh have won the Asia Cup survival match. Liton Das’ team has kept its hopes of making the Super Four alive with an 8-run win over Afghanistan yesterday. However, Rashid Khan is not able to accept such a defeat. After the match, the Afghan captain said that his team was not able to play the kind of attacking cricket that they are known for at the beginning of the match.
After the match, Rashid Khan said, “I was in the match till the end. But I couldn’t finish well. Scoring 30 runs off 18 balls is very possible in this era. We couldn’t play the kind of cricket we are famous for in the beginning. We couldn’t play the kind of cricket we have come to this stage to play.”
As captain, Rashid Khan admitted that they took on too much pressure in the match, ‘We took on too much pressure then. We couldn’t execute the plan properly. That’s what held us back.’ According to Rashid, the wicket was suitable for 160-170 runs, and the bowlers did their job well, ‘We turned the ball around really well, even after such a start they kept it below 160. They scored almost 90 runs in the first 10 overs. The wicket was for 160-170 runs.’
According to Rashid Khan, they lost the match due to playing some irresponsible shots while batting, ‘We played some irresponsible shots while batting. We should have played more responsible shots.’
FAQ
What was the result of the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 match?
Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs in a close encounter, keeping their hopes alive for a Super Four spot.
How did Afghanistan perform in the match?
Afghanistan fought hard but fell short while chasing 155 runs, getting bowled out for 146 in the final over.
What did Rashid Khan say after the match?
Rashid admitted his team couldn’t play their natural attacking cricket, took too much pressure, and played irresponsible shots.
Did Rashid Khan blame the bowlers for the loss?
No, he praised his bowlers for restricting Bangladesh under 160 runs despite their strong start in the powerplay.
