Bangladesh complete a dominant 3-0 T20I series sweep over Afghanistan by winning the 3rd match
Saif Hassan’s unbeaten 64 and key partnerships ensured a comfortable chase
The last time Bangladesh cleanswept Afghanistan in a T20I series was back in 2023 in Bangladesh (2-0)
Bangladesh completed a commanding 3-0 sweep over Afghanistan in the T20I series with a six-wicket victory in the third match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5, 2025. Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh restricted Afghanistan to 143/9 in their allotted 20 overs.
Mohammad Saifuddin was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for just 15 runs, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Nasum Ahmed each took a wicket to maintain pressure throughout the innings. Afghanistan's top scorer was Sediqullah Atal, who contributed 34 runs, but the team struggled to build partnerships against disciplined bowling.
In response, Bangladesh chased down the target with ease, reaching 144/4 in 18 overs. Saif Hassan led the charge with an unbeaten 64 runs off 38 balls, anchoring the innings and ensuring a comfortable victory.
Nurul Hasan provided support with a quick-fire 10 runs, including a six to seal the win. The partnership between Saif Hassan and Nurul Hasan was pivotal, as they added 35 runs for the fourth wicket, guiding Bangladesh to a series-clinching triumph.
With this win, Bangladesh win the series 3-0. The last time Bangladesh cleanswept Afghanistan in a T20I series was back in 2023 in Bangladesh (2-0).
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Toss Update
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first.
Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I: Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Jaker Ali(w/c), Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Afghanistan: Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Wafiullah Tarakhil, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan(c), Abdullah Ahmadzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bashir Ahmad
