The three-match T20I series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, played after the Asia Cup 2025, concluded with a comprehensive 3-0 clean sweep by the visiting Bangladesh side.
The Afghanistan team’s poor performance saw them fail to win a single match in the series, which they hosted entirely in the UAE. This victory marks the fourth time in Bangladesh cricket history that the team has registered a clean sweep in a series.
The third and final T20I was played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh, led by Jaker Ali, showcased a dominating all-round performance.
Match Summary: Batting first, Afghanistan struggled to post a competitive total, managing only 143 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs. Darwish Rasooli was the top scorer with 32 runs, while Sediqullah Atal contributed 28 off 23 balls. For Bangladesh, Shaif Uddin was the star with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 15 runs in his 3 overs. Nasum Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib also chipped in with two wickets each.
In pursuit of the 144-run target, Bangladesh comfortably chased the score in 18 overs, losing just 4 wickets. The chase was anchored by a blistering, unbeaten knock from opener Shaif Hassan, who smashed 64 runs off 38 balls, including 2 boundaries and 7 massive sixes. Tanzim Hasan also played a supporting role with 33 runs off 33 balls. Mujeeb Ur Rahman took the most wickets (2) for Afghanistan.
The 3-0 result underscores Bangladesh’s growing stature in T20 cricket and reflects the superb form of the team under the leadership of Jaker Ali.