DHAKA: That was a historic win for Afghanistan as it has defeated test-playing country Bangladesh by 32 runs in the fifth match of Asia Cup at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium at Fatullah of Narayanganj Saturday.

Chasing Afghanistan-set 255 runs, Bangladesh lost all wickets o score 222 in 47.5 overs.

Earlier, Afghanistan scored 254 runs for six wickets in the stipulated over.

Mohammad Nabi said: “Our first win against a Full Member. They bowled very well till 25th over, and the last partnership was brilliant. It was a good partnership. Our boys bowled brilliantly in the first few overs and fielded well. We missed some catches towards the end…Fans and the whole country must be celebrating and inshallah we`ll try to do even better in the coming matches. Our fans have always prayed for us and they love us so I`d like to thank them.”

Mushfiqur Rahim said, “We were outplayed in all three departments. We played well earlier in the first 30 overs but they did well thereafter, especially in the slog overs. They batted very well and didn`t gave us any chance and we were one bowler short. 254 was chasable, we could have batted better but they bowled well too. Bowling was ok, but they batted really well in the end. Shakib and Tamim aren`t there so there was a lot of pressure, I tried to bat well but I got out cheaply. Hard luck to the boys. It`s hard to believe that we disappointed the fans but we`d want to improve in the remaining matches.”

BDST: 2251 HRS, Mar 1, 2014

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