Bangladesh to chase 144 for T20 series sweep against Afghanistan | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 5, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh raised a prospect of sweeping the three-match T20 International series after restricting Afghanistan for a meagre 143-9 in the third game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE today. The bowlers produced yet another sensational performance to stifle Afghanistan right after the captain Jaker Ali Anik sent the opponents to bat first. Pacer Mohammad Saifuddin played the vital role by claiming 3-15, a bowling figure that helped him reach 50-wicket milestone in 45 matches. Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed took two wickets apiece to rip through the top order, keeping Bangladesh's nose ahead in their bid to inflict a series whitewash. But the breakthrough came from Shoriful Islam who dismissed Afghan opener...