We are 40 runs short from a competitive total: Miraz | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 9, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz believes the outcome of the first ODI against Afghanistan could have been different had they added 40 runs more. A familiar batting collapse that saw Bangladesh lost last six wickets for 67 runs prevented his side from scoring his desired total as they were wrapped up for 221 runs in 48.5 overs at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Afghanistan chased the total in 47.1 overs for a five-wicket victory to lead the three-match series 1-0. Following a clean 3-0 sweep in the T20 series, Bangladesh were expected to make winning start to the ODI series also, a format which was dubbed as their strongest suit. "We always lost...