Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs in Match 8 of the Emerging Asia Cup 2025, held on November 17 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha. The game featured exciting performances from both sides, with Bangladesh’s N. Ahmed earning the Player of the Match award.
🏏 Match Overview
- Tournament: Emerging Asia Cup 2025 (Group Stage)
- Match Number: 8
- Date & Time: November 17, 2025 | 08:00 PM IST (03:30 PM Local Doha time)
- Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
- Result: Bangladesh won by 8 runs
📋 Teams & Key Players
Afghanistan A Squad Highlights
- Darwish Rasooli (c): Top-order batter
- Sediqullah Atal: Opening batter
- Abdollah Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami, Faridoon Dawoodzai: Bowlers
- Farmanullah, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai: Allrounders
- Imran, Mohammad Ishaq (wk): Wicketkeeper-batter
- Qais Ahmad: Spinner
- Zubaid Akbari: Batting allrounder
Bangladesh A Squad Highlights
- Akbar Ali (c): Batter
- Abu Hider: Bowling allrounder
- Habibur Rahman Sohan: Top-order batter
- Ariful Islam, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, Jishan Alam Batti: Key contributors in batting & bowling
🏟️ Venue Details
- Stadium: West End Park International Cricket Stadium
- City: Doha, Qatar
- Known for hosting international and emerging-level cricket tournaments, offering excellent facilities for players and fans alike.
🌟 Match Highlights
- Toss: Bangladesh chose to bat first
- Bangladesh Innings: 154/5 in 20 overs
- Afghanistan Innings: 146 all out in 20 overs
- Player of the Match: N. Ahmed (Bangladesh) – 2 wickets for just 11 runs in 4 overs
✍️ Conclusion
Match 8 of the Emerging Asia Cup 2025 showcased the rising talent from Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling and steady batting helped them secure a narrow victory, keeping their campaign alive in the group stage. Afghanistan fought hard but fell short in the chase, highlighting the competitive spirit of the tournament.
