2nd U-19 ODI: Afghanistan crush Bangladesh by 102 runs to level series

November 5, 2025 8:16 pm

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Bangladesh Under-19s suffered a heavy 102-run defeat against Afghanistan Under-19s in the third Youth ODI at the Rajshahi Divisional Stadium, as their batting faltered in pursuit of a challenging total. With this result, the five-match series stands level at 1-1, following the second game’s washout due to rain.

The match, originally scheduled for Bogura, was shifted to Rajshahi due to continuous rainfall. Afghanistan, winning the toss and opting to bat first, posted a formidable 275 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs. The star of the innings was Faisal Khan Shinozada, who crafted a magnificent century. Coming in at number three, Shinozada struck 14 fours and 2 sixes in his 105-ball 100, anchoring the Afghan innings with composure and flair.

Captain Mahboob Khan added valuable support down the order, remaining unbeaten on 68 runs off 78 deliveries, decorated with 5 boundaries. For Bangladesh, Azizul Hakim Tamim and Al Fahad each claimed two wickets, though they struggled to contain the Afghan batsmen on a batting-friendly surface.

In reply, Bangladesh’s top order crumbled under pressure, leaving the chase in tatters early on. Zawad Abrar (25), Rifat Beg (0), and Azizul Hakim Tamim (9) all failed to make meaningful contributions. The only notable resistance came from Kalam Siddiki Aleen and Md Rizan Hossan, who steadied the innings with an impressive 93-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Rizan played a lively knock of 52 from 50 balls, hitting 3 fours and 4 sixes, while Kalam top-scored with a well-constructed 71 off 79 deliveries, including 8 fours and a six. However, once the duo departed, the rest of the lineup collapsed quickly, and Bangladesh were bowled out for just 173 runs in 37.4 overs, still 102 runs short of the target.

With the series finely poised at 1-1, both sides will look to take the lead when they meet again for the fourth Youth ODI on Friday at the same venue.