Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI, AFG win third ODI and series 2-1

Afghanistan secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the final ODI at Sharjah, clinching the three-match series 2-1. The chase was set at 245 runs, and Afghanistan's openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai, played pivotal roles in their side's successful pursuit. Gurbaz scored a brilliant 101 runs, while Omarzai remained unbeaten on 70, taking Afghanistan from a precarious 84/3 to 184/4. The duo's partnership was the backbone of the chase, and their composure under pressure saw them through to the win.

Earlier, Bangladesh's innings was anchored by Mahmudullah, who played a valiant knock of 98 runs, and captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who contributed with 66 runs. Their efforts helped Bangladesh recover from a difficult position and post a total of 244/8. Afghanistan's bowling attack, led by Azmatullah Omarzai, was disciplined, with Omarzai taking 4 wickets, which proved crucial in limiting Bangladesh's total.

The series decider was tightly contested, following Afghanistan's dominant 92-run win in the first ODI and Bangladesh's strong comeback with a 68-run victory in the second match. All eyes had been on young Afghanistan spinner Allah Ghazanfar, who had been the standout bowler throughout the series, with his impressive wicket-taking ability proving key to Afghanistan's success.

In the end, it was Afghanistan's all-round team performance, bolstered by Gurbaz's batting and Omarzai's contributions both with the bat and the ball, that sealed the series victory.

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