**Afghanistan Overcome Bangladesh by 81 Runs in 2nd ODI at Abu Dhabi**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 12, 2025, 01:14 am*
Afghanistan secured a commanding 81-run victory over Bangladesh in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series held in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The highlight of Afghanistan’s innings was Ibrahim Zadran’s excellent knock, scoring 95 runs off 140 balls, including three boundaries and a six. Despite his efforts, Afghanistan’s progress was hindered by the regular loss of wickets at the other end.
In response, Bangladesh’s innings was completely dismantled by Rashid Khan, who claimed a five-wicket haul, restricting the Tigers to just 109 runs.
### Match Details
**Early Setbacks for Afghanistan**
Afghanistan lost three batters inside the first powerplay, struggling to build a steady platform except for Zadran’s resilient innings. Rahmanullah Gurbaz attempted an early attack on Tanzim Hasan but was caught at deep square leg in the fifth over. Left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam soon dismissed Sediqullah Atal in the ninth over with a straightforward catch at long-on. Adding to Afghanistan’s woes, Rahmat Shah suffered a calf injury in the 15th over, further weakening their batting line-up.
### Game Strategy
**Bangladesh Contain Runs in Middle Overs**
Despite Zadran’s presence at the crease, Bangladesh maintained tight control over the run rate. They conceded just two boundaries between the 13th and 30th overs. Zadran and Mohammad Nabi batted together for over ten overs but failed to accelerate the innings. Nabi was eventually dismissed for 22, caught by Mehidy Hasan Miraz at cover.
### Key Moments
Mehidy Hasan was pivotal, taking three crucial wickets, including the prized scalp of Zadran. Tanzim Hasan’s sharp throw from the deep ended Nangeyalia Kharote’s stay, followed by Mehidy closing the over with Rashid Khan’s wicket. Afghanistan’s AM Ghazanfar attacked Mustafizur Rahman aggressively, hitting two fours and a six in the 41st over, which yielded 16 runs.
Zadran’s innings came to an end in the 44th over when Rishad Hossain took a stunning catch at deep midwicket, handing Mehidy his third wicket of the match.
### Player Highlights
**Mehidy Hasan Reaches 117 ODI Wickets**
Mehidy Hasan’s figures of 3/42 took his career tally to 117 wickets from 110 ODI matches at an average of 36.47. Against Afghanistan specifically, he has claimed 17 wickets from 16 games at an average of 33.47.
**Ibrahim Zadran’s Stellar Performance**
Zadran’s 95 runs off 140 balls included three fours and one six. He has now accumulated 1,778 runs from 38 ODI matches at an impressive average of 50.68, registering his 8th fifty and 6th century. According to ESPNcricinfo, Zadran has scored 376 runs in 8 matches against Bangladesh with an average of 53.71. This was his third score of fifty or more against Bangladesh.
### Bangladesh’s Struggles with the Bat
Bangladesh’s innings lacked momentum throughout. Towhid Hridoy was their highest scorer with 24 runs but squandered his wicket. The team crumbled under Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack.
### Rashid Khan’s Maiden Five-Wicket Haul Against Bangladesh
Rashid Khan’s five-wicket haul lifted his career ODI tally to 207 wickets from 116 matches at an economy rate of 4.21 and a bowling average of 19.87. This marked his 6th five-for and sixth occasion with four or more wickets in an innings. Against Bangladesh, Rashid has picked up 32 wickets from 18 matches at an average of 20.65.
Notably, this was Rashid’s maiden five-wicket haul against Bangladesh. Playing in the UAE, he has claimed 66 wickets in 26 matches at an exceptional average of 13.03, including three five-wicket hauls.
### Did You Know?
– Rashid Khan is now the second Afghan bowler to take a five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in ODIs. The only other player to achieve this is young talent Allah Ghazanfar, who took 6/26.
– Bangladesh’s total of 109 all out is their lowest ODI score against Afghanistan. Their previous lowest was 119 all out, also in Abu Dhabi back in 2018.
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Afghanistan now hold a 1-1 series level as the teams prepare for the decider in this captivating series.
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