The opening duo added 41 runs before Nahid Rana got rid of Farhan in the 10th over. The highest run-scorer of the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Farhan, made 27 runs off 38 balls with the help of four boundaries in his maiden ODI match.
Marking his first role in the T20 franchise circuit, Akhtar has joined Dhaka Capitals as a mentor in the Bangladesh Premier League, with an eye on nurturing the country's next generation of fast bowlers, as per ICC.
The Warriors posted 114/1, led by Johnson Charles' composed knock of 55* (34). The Stallions' chase began with intent through Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Avishka Fernando, but tight spells from Taskin Ahmed and a superb final over from Shahnawaz Dahani ensured the Warriors held their nerve.
Dasun Shanaka's blitz went in vain as two well-compiled half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh secure a four-wicket win with one ball to go against Sri Lanka to start the Super Four stage with a nail-biting thriller. At the end of 18 overs, Sri Lanka was at 153/4
With this win, Bangladesh retain their second spot in the group with two wins and a loss, total of four points. Sri Lanka is at the top with two wins in two matches. With a win and loss each, Afghanistan stays at third spot. If Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka in the final Group B clash, all three
Exceptional performers from Bangladesh bowlers Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Rishad Hossain restricted the Hong Kong Cricket Team to a total of 143 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 20 overs in the third match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in A
Sri Lanka spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis bagged seven wickets in the match as hosts registered a record collapse on Bangladesh and went on to win the match by 77 runs in the first ODI of the three-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
With senior seamers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed sidelined due to injuries, Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons is banking on the rest of the pace attack to step up for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, starting Wednesday in Lahore, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Ahead of the Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka, right-arm seamer Taskin Ahmed provided an update on his injury, where he said that he's recovering well and will probably be available for selection in the upcoming series..
Bangladesh are confident that pace spearhead Taskin Ahmed will be fit to return to action for next month's ICC World Test Championship series in Sri Lanka. The Asian side will travel to Sri Lanka for a multi-format series that commences next month, with the two-match Test series the highligh
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its men's central contracts list for 2025, with right-arm quick Taskin Ahmed featuring as the only player in the A-plus category, according to ESPNcricinfo.