Toss: Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
Bangladesh innings:
- Bangladesh got off to a solid start, with the opening pair of Liton Das and Tamim Iqbal adding 50 runs for the first wicket.
- Das was dismissed for 25, but Tamim continued to bat well and scored a half-century.
- Shakib Al Hasan also scored a half-century, and Bangladesh finished their innings on 240/7 in 50 overs.
Afghanistan innings:
- Afghanistan's chase got off to a poor start, as they lost their first two wickets inside the first 10 overs.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hashmatullah Shahidi tried to rebuild the innings, but both players were dismissed in the 20s.
- Rashid Khan was the only Afghan batsman to offer any resistance, but he was eventually dismissed for 35.
- Afghanistan were bowled out for 156 in 38 overs, and Bangladesh won the match by 84 runs.
Highlights:
- Shakib Al Hasan was named the Man of the Match for his all-around performance. He scored 56 runs and took two wickets.
- Rashid Khan was the only Afghan bowler to impress, taking three wickets for 35 runs.
- Bangladesh's victory was their third of the tournament, and it kept them in contention for a semi-final spot.
- Afghanistan's defeat was their seventh in a row, and it eliminated them from the tournament.
Significance of the match:
- The match was important for both teams, as Bangladesh was looking to stay in contention for a semi-final spot, while Afghanistan was trying to avoid elimination.
- Bangladesh's victory was a big boost to their morale, and it gave them a chance to finish the tournament in the top four.
- Afghanistan's defeat was a disappointing end to their World Cup campaign, but they can be proud of the progress they have made in recent years.
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