The first T20I encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan unfolded into a thrilling spectacle as the game reached its climax. Despite Karim Janat, the Afghani pacer, executing a remarkable hat-trick over, it was the hosts who emerged victorious, defying all odds.
As the match approached its final moments, Karim Jannat bowled a spellbinding hat-trick over, adding to the tension. However, his team ultimately suffered defeat, despite his heroic efforts.
In the last over, after conceding a boundary on the first ball, Janat dismissed Mehdy, followed by Taskin’s wicket in the very next ball. Karim completed his hat trick by dismissing Nasum Ahmed, putting the Bangladesh team under immense pressure with just 2 runs needed off 2 balls and 2 wickets in hand.
Meanwhile, Hridoy, who had been batting brilliantly and was well-settled on 47 runs, anxiously awaited his turn to face the next ball. However, Shoriful had different plans. Karim bowled a wide delivery outside off, allowing Shoriful to comfortably guide the ball for a boundary.
This over had more drama than a daily soap 🎢 pic.twitter.com/jxM2zt1CfP
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After suffering a defeat in the ODI series, where Afghanistan showcased their prowess and won 2-1, the home team, Bangladesh, was determined to regain momentum in the first T20I. Winning the toss, they opted to bowl first at the Sylhet International Stadium.