Bangladesh fold for 221 despite Hridoy-Miraz resistance against Afghanistan

Bangladesh’s batting woes resurfaced once again as the team were bowled out for 221 runs in 48.5 overs against Afghanistan, despite a valiant fightback led by Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who stitched together a crucial 101-run partnership for the fourth wicket at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The day began with promise when captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and surprisingly chose to bat first on a surface that offered some early movement and assistance for seamers. The greenish tinge on the wicket hinted that batting first might be a gamble—and it soon proved to be exactly that. Openers Tanzid Hasan Tamim and debutant Saif Hasan walked in under pressure to provide a steady start...