The all-rounder performance by Mehidy Miraz's all-round helps Bangladesh to a 6-wicket win over Afghanistan.
A stunning all-round display from Mehidy Hasan Mirza, who smashed a half-century and claimed three wickets, powered Bangladesh to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Dharamshala on Saturday.
Afghanistan batted first, managing to reach a total of 156 before being bowled out. Despite the promising start, their batting line-up failed to cope with the bowling attack of team Bangladesh and struggled to put up a challenging total against the masterful display of bowling.
Mehidy Hasan Mirza, the standout performer, shone brightly both as a bowler and batsman. It was he who tore through the Afghan middle order, claiming three crucial wickets. His tight bowling and effective line and length left the Afghan batsmen in a state of disarray.
In response to Afghanistan’s total, Bangladesh showcased a remarkable batting performance. The star of the inning was Mehidy Hasan Mirza, who transformed his impressive bowling performance into an equally commendable batting spectacle. He played a match-winning knock of fifty runs and exhibited a stunning array of shots.
It was an effortless victory that started Bangladesh's World Cup campaign on a high note.