Bangladesh spinners led by Shakib Al Hasan guided their side to a thumping nine-wicket win against Afghanistan in their Qualifying Group A match of the ICC World T20 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, here on Sunday.
The hosts made an impressive start to their campaign as they first skittled Afghanistan for a paltry 72 in 17.1 overs after electing to field and then returned to overhaul the target in 12 overs with the loss of one wicket. Shakib was the pick of the bowlers giving away just eight runs bagging three wickets in his 3.1 overs, while Abdur Razzak (2/20) claimed two in his four overs to help their side avenge the Asia Cup defeat to the minnows.
Brief Scores
Afghanistan: 78 (Gulbadin Naib; Shakib 3/8, Razzak 2/20) lost to Bangladesh: 78/1 (Anamul Haque 44, Tamim 21; Shenwari 1/14) by nine wickets.