Afghanistan Leads ODI Series Against Bangladesh 1-0

Afghanistan secured a commanding 92-run victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI of their three-match series in Sharjah, leading the series 1-0. The match saw Afghanistan initially struggling at 71/5, but a crucial 104-run partnership between captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (52) and Mohammad Nabi (84) set a target of 235 runs. Bangladesh began their chase well, reaching 120/2, but Afghanistan's 18-year-old spinner Allah Ghazanfar took six wickets for 26 runs, leading to their dramatic collapse at 143. This match marked the 300th international men's game at Sharjah. The next ODIs are scheduled for November 9 and 11 in Sharjah. Both captains acknowledged pivotal moments, with Najmul Hossain Shanto citing his dismissal as a turning point.