Bangladesh taste five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS) - A wayward batting display led Bangladesh to a five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in the three-match ODI series opening game at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE yesterday. Captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Towhid Hridoy struck half-centuries but their dismissal in quick succession sparked a collapse that saw them lose six wickets for 67 runs as Bangladesh were dismissed for a below-par 221 in 48.5 overs. Afghanistan struggled to some extent before reaching 226-5 in 47.1 overs for a victory to lead the series 1-0. Afghanistan came into the game, suffering four defeats to Bangladesh in a row in T20 format but they showed well composure in chasing the target, masking their own batting problem...