‘And then there’s Indian Cricket Team’ – Twitter reacts after Afghanistan become only 2nd team after England to defeat Bangladesh at home in last 8 years

In a historic moment for Afghanistan cricket, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team achieved a significant milestone by defeating Bangladesh by 142 runs in the second ODI. This victory made Afghanistan only the second team, after England, to win an ODI series in Bangladesh in the past eight years. The triumph highlighted the remarkable progress made by Afghanistan in international cricket.

The foundation of Afghanistan’s victory was laid by their openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, who both scored centuries. Gurbaz’s career-best knock of 145 off 125 balls, which included 13 fours and eight sixes, was a display of exceptional batting prowess. Zadran complemented him perfectly with his own century, scoring an exact 100. Together, they shared a monumental opening partnership of 256 runs, Afghanistan’s highest for any wicket. This outstanding stand surpassed their previous record of 218 against Scotland in 2010.

Despite losing wickets after the dominant opening partnership, Afghanistan managed to post a formidable total of 331-9, their highest against Bangladesh and the third-largest in their history. However, Bangladesh faltered in their chase, ultimately getting bowled out for 189 in 43.2 overs. The defeat of 142 runs was Bangladesh’s largest margin of defeat against Afghanistan and only their third ODI series loss at home since 2015.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi praised the performance of his openers and highlighted the team’s hard work and improvement over the past two years. He expressed optimism about their upcoming campaigns in the Asia Cup and World Cup. This series victory against Bangladesh showcased Afghanistan’s ability to compete and succeed against strong opposition, elevating their reputation in international cricket.

The achievement of winning an ODI series in Bangladesh, a country known for its formidable home record, underscores the progress and growth of Afghan cricket. It reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of the players and the coaching staff in developing a competitive team. Afghanistan’s victory serves as an inspiration to other emerging cricketing nations, demonstrating that with the right resources and support, they too can compete and succeed at the highest level.

This historic win against Bangladesh solidifies Afghanistan’s position as a rising force in world cricket. It provides them with the confidence and momentum to continue making strides in the sport. As they look ahead to future challenges, Afghanistan’s success in Bangladesh will undoubtedly serve as a significant milestone in their cricketing journey and motivate them to achieve even greater heights.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Afghanistan’s victory over Bangladesh: 

Won very convincingly that's a big thing

— Archer (@poserarcher) July 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/sumitagarwal_IN/status/1677708662918512641

https://twitter.com/bdrijalab/status/1677708343669055490

Small teams are really giving impactful performances after all the competitive cricket leagues. Yes, the leagues are in T20 format, but can boost the confidence significantly among the players. And, that confidence has been transformed into the different formats of the game as…

— Rajesh↙️ (@iamrajeshjena) July 8, 2023

#Afg have done what many of the top teams including India have struggled …to tame Bangladesh side at their home.

— movieman (@movieman777) July 8, 2023

AFG spin bowlers pre match meal : pic.twitter.com/0RbVM82spK

— Anant Kashyap (@theanantkashyap) July 8, 2023

India lost to Bangladesh under captain Sharma

— Mr. Vampire (@_CaptainKohli) July 8, 2023

Ye afganistan bhi Bangladesh se Jeet Gaya rohit ki kaptani mein India kase har gaya tha bhai, ghatiya Kaptaani

— Nitesh Sahni (@sahninitesh08) July 8, 2023