The Afghanistan cricket team has once again made history by showcasing its dominance in international cricket. In the third and decisive ODI played on UAE soil, Afghanistan crushed Bangladesh by 200 runs, securing a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match ODI series.
Sports News: Afghanistan once again delivered a spectacular performance in ODI cricket, achieving a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series against Bangladesh. With this victory, the Afghan team accomplished the feat of winning its fifth consecutive ODI series. Previously, the team had claimed series victories against Ireland, Bangladesh, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Under the captaincy of Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan made history by defeating Bangladesh by 200 runs in the third and final match played on October 14. This marks Afghanistan's second-largest victory in ODI cricket to date. Furthermore, this win also became the largest victory in ODI history at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
During this splendid performance, the Afghan team broke South Africa's record, which had defeated Ireland by 174 runs in 2024. A total of 56 ODI matches have been played on this ground so far, but Afghanistan set a new record by defeating Bangladesh by 200 runs.
Largest Victories by Runs in Abu Dhabi
This victory for Afghanistan was not limited to just the series; it also became the largest victory in ODI history at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Prior to this, 56 ODI matches had been played on this ground, but Afghanistan set a new record by defeating Bangladesh by 200 runs. Top largest victories by runs in Abu Dhabi:
- Afghanistan: 200 runs vs Bangladesh (2025)
- South Africa: 174 runs vs Ireland (2024)
- Scotland: 150 runs vs Afghanistan (2015)
This victory also broke South Africa's record, which had defeated Ireland by 174 runs in 2024.
Brief Match Summary
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. On a challenging pitch, the team posted a b total of 293 runs. Ibrahim Zadran played brilliantly, scoring 95 runs off 111 balls. Mohammad Nabi played a blistering innings in the final overs, remaining unbeaten on 62 runs off just 37 balls, which included four fours and five sixes.
Bangladesh's team came out to chase this target but completely faltered. The team was bundled out for just 93 runs, with all players returning to the pavilion in the 28th over. From Bangladesh's side, only opener Saif Hassan managed to stay at the crease, scoring 43 runs.
Afghanistan's Bowling Dominance
Afghanistan's bowlers also performed exceptionally. Bilal Sami bowled lethally, taking 5 wickets, while Rashid Khan claimed 3 wickets. For his outstanding batting in the series, Ibrahim Zadran was chosen as the Player of the Series, having scored a total of 213 runs in three matches. With this victory, Afghanistan not only clinched the ODI series 3-0 but also avenged their 3-0 defeat against Bangladesh in the T20I series. Previously, Bangladesh had clean swept Afghanistan in the T20I series.
