Bangladesh needed only 148 runs, but the chase turned into a genuine late-night thriller at Sharjah. Afghanistan reached 147/5 after 20 overs, then Bangladesh appeared to be cruising at 102/4 before losing four wickets for 27 runs. With eight wickets down and 19 needed from the final two overs, the game suddenly looked like Afghanistan’s to lose. Nurul Hasan and Shoriful Islam had other plans. Bangladesh eventually reached 150/8 in 19.1 overs to win by two wickets and seal the three-match T20I series 2-0.
Quick Summary
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I — October 3, 2025
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, UAE
- Afghanistan: 147/5 in 20 overs
- Bangladesh: 150/8 in 19.1 overs
- Result: Bangladesh won by 2 wickets
- Player of the Match: Shoriful Islam
- Shoriful Islam: 1/13 and 11* off 6 balls
- Top Afghanistan scorer: Ibrahim Zadran, 38 off 37
- Top Bangladesh scorer: Shamim Hossain, 33 off 22
- Best Afghanistan bowler: Azmatullah Omarzai, 4/23
- Series result after this match: Bangladesh led 2-0 and clinched the series
The official scorecard records Bangladesh’s successful chase at 150/8 after 19.1 overs, with Afghanistan finishing on 147/5.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Scorecard: What Was the Final Result?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match scorecard from the second T20I tells the story of a match that swung several times.
Afghanistan won the toss? No. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl first, giving their bowlers the opportunity to use the Sharjah conditions before chasing under lights. Afghanistan eventually posted 147/5 from their allotted 20 overs. It was competitive, but not quite the imposing total Afghanistan might have wanted after reaching useful positions during the innings.
Bangladesh’s chase was anything but straightforward. The visitors lost Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Parvez Hossain Emon cheaply and were 24/3 before the middle order began repairing the damage. Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain produced a 56-run partnership that moved Bangladesh to 80/4 and temporarily shifted momentum back toward the chasing side.
Then came another twist.
Bangladesh slipped from 102/4 to 129/8 in only four overs. Afghanistan’s spinners and Azmatullah Omarzai suddenly had Bangladesh under serious pressure. At 129/8, Bangladesh needed 19 runs from 12 deliveries, with only two wickets remaining.
That was when Nurul Hasan and Shoriful Islam turned a difficult chase into a memorable win.
Nurul hit Noor Ahmad for six early in the 19th over, while Shoriful contributed seven runs from the same over. Three wides also helped Bangladesh’s cause. The equation came down to just two runs from the final over, and Shoriful finished the job by striking Omarzai through the field for four from the first delivery.
Final Scorecard at a Glance
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 147/5 | 20.0 | — |
| Bangladesh | 150/8 | 19.1 | Won by 2 wickets |
Bangladesh’s victory gave them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
Afghanistan Innings: 147/5 in 20 Overs
Afghanistan’s batting innings was built around contributions rather than one huge score.
Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 38 from 37 balls, hitting three fours and one six. His strike rate of 102.70 was not explosive by T20 standards, but his innings provided Afghanistan with a foundation during the middle overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz added 30 from 22 deliveries, including one four and two sixes.
Sediqullah Atal made 23 from 19 balls, while Darwish Rasooli supplied a quick 14 from only nine deliveries. At the end, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai remained unbeaten, contributing 20 and 19 respectively.
Nabi’s 20 came from 12 balls and included two fours and a six. His late acceleration helped Afghanistan reach 147/5 rather than finishing with a substantially lower total.
Afghanistan Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sediqullah Atal | 23 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 121.05 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 38 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 102.70 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 30 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 136.36 |
| Wafiullah Tarakhil | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Darwish Rasooli | 14 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 155.56 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 19* | 17 | 0 | 1 | 111.76 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 20* | 12 | 2 | 1 | 166.67 |
| Extras | 2 | ||||
| Total | 147/5 | 20 overs | RR 7.35 |
The fall of wickets showed where Bangladesh applied pressure: Afghanistan moved from 55/1 to 71/2, then lost Wafiullah Tarakhil at 72, Darwish Rasooli at 90 and Gurbaz at 118.
Bangladesh Bowling Figures
Bangladesh’s bowling effort was led by Shoriful Islam and Nasum Ahmed.
Shoriful was particularly economical, finishing with 1/13 from four overs. Nasum Ahmed claimed 2/25, while Rishad Hossain also took two wickets, although his four overs cost 45 runs. Mohammad Saifuddin completed four overs for 22.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoriful Islam | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3.20 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.20 |
| Saifuddin | 4 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 4 | 40 | 0 | 10.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 4 | 45 | 2 | 11.20 |
Shoriful’s 3.20 economy rate was easily the standout figure among Bangladesh’s five main bowlers. It also set up his later contribution with the bat, making him the natural Player of the Match.
Bangladesh Chase: 150/8 in 19.1 Overs
Bangladesh’s innings began badly.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim was dismissed for two from seven balls, and Parvez Hossain Emon also scored two. Saif Hassan provided some early momentum with 18 from 14 balls, but his dismissal left Bangladesh at 24/3 after 4.4 overs.
Jaker Ali then played a valuable innings of 32 from 25 balls, striking two fours and two sixes. Shamim Hossain was even more aggressive, scoring 33 from 22 balls at a strike rate of 150. His three fours and two sixes helped Bangladesh establish a platform.
Their partnership with Jaker was crucial. Bangladesh reached 80/4 at 10.5 overs, and the required rate looked manageable.
But T20 cricket rarely follows a straight line.
Shamim fell at 102/5, and Bangladesh’s middle order began to disappear. Nasum Ahmed was dismissed at 122, followed by Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain in quick succession. When Rishad departed at 129/8 in the 17.5th over, Afghanistan had a real opportunity to finish the game.
Instead, Nurul Hasan and Shoriful Islam produced the decisive finish.
Bangladesh Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanzid Hasan Tamim | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 28.57 |
| Parvez Hossain Emon | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Saif Hassan | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 128.57 |
| Jaker Ali | 32 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 128.00 |
| Shamim Hossain | 33 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 150.00 |
| Nurul Hasan | 31* | 21 | 1 | 3 | 147.62 |
| Nasum Ahmed | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 90.91 |
| Mohammad Saifuddin | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Rishad Hossain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | 11* | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 |
| Extras | 5 | ||||
| Total | 150/8 | 19.1 overs | RR 7.83 |
Nurul Hasan’s unbeaten 31 from 21 balls was perhaps the most important innings of the chase. His three sixes gave Bangladesh the scoring burst it needed when boundaries suddenly became essential. Shoriful’s unbeaten 11 from six balls then provided the finishing touch.
Who Were the Key Players in AFG vs BAN 2nd T20I?
Shoriful Islam: Player of the Match
Shoriful Islam had one of those compact performances that can easily be overlooked when looking only at the batting scorecard.
He bowled four overs for just 13 runs and took one wicket. Later, with Bangladesh eight wickets down, he scored an unbeaten 11 from six balls.
The winning shot came from his bat. Omarzai’s first delivery of the final over was sent down the ground for four, ending the match immediately. Shoriful finished with 11* and 1/13, an excellent all-round contribution in a two-wicket thriller.
Nurul Hasan: The Chase Stabilizer
Nurul Hasan’s 31* off 21 was the other defining contribution.
When Bangladesh were 129/8, he remained composed instead of attempting a risky shot every ball. His six off Noor Ahmad in the 19th over was especially valuable because Bangladesh needed boundaries rather than singles at that stage.
His partnership with Shoriful produced the final 21 runs and transformed an almost lost chase into a series-clinching victory.
Azmatullah Omarzai: Four Wickets in a Losing Cause
For Afghanistan, Azmatullah Omarzai was arguably the standout performer.
He took 4/23 from 3.1 overs, accounting for Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain. His late spell almost changed the result by reducing Bangladesh from 102/4 to 129/8.
The problem for Afghanistan was that his four wickets were not enough to overcome Bangladesh’s final partnership.
Ibrahim Zadran: Afghanistan’s Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran made 38 from 37 balls and was Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer. His innings was steady rather than spectacular, but it gave Afghanistan a base from which the later hitters could accelerate.
Still, Afghanistan’s final 147/5 left Bangladesh needing 7.40 runs per over. In retrospect, the difference between 147 and a more imposing total proved decisive.
Match Highlights: How Bangladesh Stole the Game at the End
The most dramatic part of the match came during Bangladesh’s final five overs.
Bangladesh were 102/4 after Shamim Hossain and Jaker Ali had helped rebuild the chase. Then Afghanistan’s bowlers produced a remarkable sequence.
Shamim was dismissed by Noor Ahmad at 14.1 overs. Nasum Ahmed fell to Rashid Khan at 16.6, and Omarzai then removed Mohammad Saifuddin and Rishad Hossain in the 18th over. Bangladesh had gone from a comfortable-looking 102/4 to a precarious 129/8.
At that point, Bangladesh needed 19 from 12 balls.
Nurul Hasan kept the chase alive with a six off Noor Ahmad in the 19th over. Shoriful then supplied seven runs, including a boundary, while three wides also contributed. Bangladesh ended the over with only two runs required.
The finish was brutally simple.
Omarzai bowled the first ball of the 20th over, and Shoriful hit it for four. Game over.
Bangladesh had won by two wickets with five balls remaining.
For Afghanistan, the collapse was particularly painful because the bowling attack had created the opening they needed. For Bangladesh, the ability to remain calm after losing four wickets for 27 runs was the difference between a narrow defeat and a series-winning victory.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025: Series Details
The second T20I was part of Afghanistan’s six-match white-ball series against Bangladesh in the UAE. The tour featured three T20Is followed by three ODIs. The T20I matches were scheduled for October 2, October 3 and October 5, all at Sharjah, while the ODIs were scheduled for October 8, 11 and 14 in Abu Dhabi.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the schedule in August 2025, describing the tour as a six-match white-ball series. The T20I leg was positioned immediately after the 2025 Asia Cup, with the ODI series following it.
T20I Series Results
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Oct. 2, 2025 | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Oct. 3, 2025 | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 2 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | Oct. 5, 2025 | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
Bangladesh therefore completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep. The second match was the one that officially sealed the series because Bangladesh had already won the opener.
The first T20I was also a close chase: Afghanistan scored 151/9, but Bangladesh reached 153/6 in 18.4 overs to win by four wickets. That meant the second match began with Bangladesh holding a 1-0 advantage.
After Bangladesh won the second game, the third T20I became a chance for Afghanistan to avoid a clean sweep. Bangladesh won that match too, chasing 144 with 144/4 in 18 overs.
Series Schedule Beyond the T20Is
The tour continued with three ODIs in Abu Dhabi:
- 1st ODI: October 8 — Afghanistan won by 5 wickets
- 2nd ODI: October 11 — Afghanistan won by 81 runs
- 3rd ODI: October 14 — Afghanistan won by 200 runs
The contrasting results underline an interesting feature of the tour: Bangladesh dominated the T20I portion 3-0, while Afghanistan responded by winning all three ODIs.
What the Scorecard Says About Both Teams
The numbers reveal a match decided by small margins rather than a one-sided performance.
Afghanistan’s 147/5 was respectable, but the innings did not contain a major acceleration phase. Ibrahim Zadran’s 38 and Gurbaz’s 30 gave the team a base, while Nabi’s 20* and Omarzai’s 19* added late runs. Yet the final run rate of 7.35 gave Bangladesh a target that was challenging but very achievable in modern T20 cricket.
Bangladesh’s chase showed greater volatility.
They scored at 7.83 runs per over despite losing eight wickets. Their powerplay produced 37 runs, compared with Afghanistan’s 35, and the middle order created enough momentum to put the chase ahead of the required rate before the late collapse.
The biggest difference was the finishing partnership.
Nurul Hasan and Shoriful Islam added the final 21 runs without losing another wicket. In a match decided by two wickets, that partnership effectively represented the entire margin of victory.
It also demonstrated why T20 scorecards can be misleading when viewed without context. Afghanistan had the better individual bowling performance through Omarzai’s four wickets, but Bangladesh’s lower-order composure mattered more in the final calculation.
Key Stats From Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I
Several figures stand out from the Sharjah scorecard:
147/5: Afghanistan’s final score after 20 overs.
150/8: Bangladesh’s winning total after 19.1 overs.
2 wickets: Bangladesh’s margin of victory.
5 balls: Deliveries remaining when Bangladesh completed the chase.
38: Ibrahim Zadran’s score, the highest for Afghanistan.
33: Shamim Hossain’s team-best score for Bangladesh.
31:* Nurul Hasan’s unbeaten contribution.
11:* Shoriful Islam’s finishing score.
4/23: Azmatullah Omarzai’s bowling figures.
2/25: Nasum Ahmed’s figures.
1/13: Shoriful Islam’s bowling figures.
7.35: Afghanistan’s run rate.
7.83: Bangladesh’s run rate.
2-0: Bangladesh’s series lead after the match, enough to clinch the series.
One especially striking number is Omarzai’s economy rate. His 3.1 overs cost 23 runs while producing four wickets, and three of those wickets came during Bangladesh’s collapse. Yet even that spell could not prevent the final two batters from finishing the job.
Why Bangladesh Won Despite Losing Eight Wickets
Bangladesh’s victory can be reduced to three key factors.
First, the middle order absorbed the early damage. Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain combined for 56 runs, moving the score from 24/3 to 80/4. Without that partnership, Bangladesh would have been chasing from a much deeper hole.
Second, Nurul Hasan refused to let the chase disappear after the late collapse. His unbeaten 31 was scored at 147.62, with three sixes providing the boundary-hitting Bangladesh desperately needed.
Third, Shoriful Islam was calm when the match was at its most tense. His 1/13 with the ball had already kept Afghanistan’s total under control, and his 11* from six balls completed an excellent individual performance.
That combination — middle-order recovery, late hitting and Shoriful’s all-round contribution — explains why Bangladesh managed to win even after being reduced to 129/8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I on October 3, 2025?
Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by two wickets at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Afghanistan scored 147/5 in 20 overs, while Bangladesh reached 150/8 in 19.1 overs to seal the three-match T20I series.
What was the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I scorecard?
Afghanistan scored 147/5, led by Ibrahim Zadran’s 38. Bangladesh chased the target with 150/8 in 19.1 overs, with Shamim Hossain scoring 33, Nurul Hasan making 31* and Shoriful Islam scoring 11*.
Who was Player of the Match in AFG vs BAN 2nd T20I?
Shoriful Islam was named Player of the Match. He took 1/13 in four overs and then scored an unbeaten 11 from six balls, including the boundary that finished Bangladesh’s successful chase.
Did Bangladesh win the T20I series against Afghanistan in 2025?
Yes. Bangladesh won all three T20Is in Sharjah. They won the first match by four wickets, the second by two wickets and the third by six wickets, completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Conclusion
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd T20I on October 3, 2025 was a classic example of how quickly a T20 chase can change. Afghanistan’s 147/5 was competitive, and Omarzai’s four-wicket spell put Bangladesh on the brink. But Nurul Hasan and Shoriful Islam kept their nerve when Bangladesh needed 19 from 12 balls, eventually sealing a two-wicket victory with five deliveries remaining.
For Bangladesh, the result was more than another close win: it confirmed a 2-0 series lead and secured the T20I series. For Afghanistan, the scorecard showed plenty of promising individual performances but also highlighted the cost of falling short with the bat.
