Afghanistan come undone against spin

Mar 16, 2014

Bangladesh's decision to bowl was vindicated off the very first ball when Mohammad Shahzad went for an ill-advised slog and was caught in the covers •ICC

Sabbir Rahman, who had dropped a dolly earlier, ran out Nawroz Mangal with a direct hit and the score flagged to 36 for 4•ICC

Afghanistan's frustration boiled over as Shahzad and Dawlat Zadran were involved in verbal altercations prompting the umpires to intervene•ICC

Shakib Al Hasan pushed the hosts' advantage with two wickets in the fifth over as the Mirpur pitch offered considerable turn and bounce•ICC

There were very little contributions further down as Afghanistan were bundled out for 72, their lowest T20 total •ICC

However, Anamul Haque was not perturbed as he struck a 33-ball 44. His third six of the innings sealed the game for Bangladesh•ICC

Tamim Iqbal took the chase off to a bright start •ICC