Twitter reactions: Afghanistan level the series with a thrilling win

Afghanistan cricket team produced yet another inspiring performance today as they beat hosts Bangladesh by two wickets in a thrilling last-over finish to level the three-match series 1-0. This was a perfect way to avenge the nail-biting 7 runs loss which they suffered in the 1st ODI at the same venue.

Batting first, Bangladesh suffered a bad collapse. After a steady start, The hosts saw themselves tumble down from 111/2 to 141/7 and get further reduced to 165/9 before eventually crumble down for just 208 all out. The final score wouldn’t have been possible without Mosaddek Hossain’s run-a-ball 45.

All-rounders Mirwais Ashraf and Mohammad Nabi were the wrecker-in-chief, claiming two wickets each while leggie Rashid Khan wiped off the lower middle order to make things worse for the Bangladeshis.

Afghanistan, in response, were rocked by the early dismissals of their openers Nawroz Mangal and Rahmat Shah. Bangladeshi spinner led by Shakib al Hasan (4/47) frustrated the Afghans to a great extent. His timely strikes with the ball hindered the chase to a great extent. However, skipper Stanikzai and Mohammad Nabi forged together and took their team closer to the win

The win came mainly through a 107-run partnership for the fifth wicket between  Nabi and captain  Stanikzai. Both batsmen played wonderfully before departing in successive with Afghanistan 35 away from a win. But Najibullah Zadran played a calm 22 run knock and rallied his side through with two balls to spare.

This is the second time they have beat Bangladesh this year after having defeated them earlier during the World T20.

Don't we forget to acknowledge and appreciate Afghanistan's effort, confidence and the progress. The team has long way to go! ?? #BANVSAFG

— AHMAD WAQAS MUGHAL (@iamahmadwaqas) September 28, 2016

Meanwhile, Afghanistan won the match and prevented an upset. 😛#BanVsAfg

— Troll Cricket Nepal (@trollcricketnp) September 28, 2016

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Great win by Afghanistan. Pertinent to mention here that last year Bangladesh had series wins vs Pakistan, India & South Africa at home.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) September 28, 2016

Afghanistan gritty as ever. Doesn't celebrate much, just hugs.

— Mohammad Isam (@Isam84) September 28, 2016

1-1! Afghanistan level the series with a thrilling 2 wicket win against Bangladesh, reaching the target with just 2 balls remaining #BanvAfg pic.twitter.com/K4jBKIiUjR

— ICC (@ICC) September 28, 2016

Afghanistan can become next a good cricket playing nation. Well played. #BANVSAFG #needdtopush. Leveled the series in style.

— prashant kumar (@prashan46935896) September 28, 2016

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Wonderful match well played #BanvsAfg ?? #BlueTigers ??
Thank you #BlueTigers we are proud of you#AFG pic.twitter.com/NFowfO31iL

— Dr.Mujib.R.Rahimi (@DrMujibRahimi) September 28, 2016

The deserving team won, congrats #Afghanistan. #Bangladesh not playing up to their potential. #BANVSAFG

— Mahruf Ahmed (@flyMahruf) September 28, 2016

Congratulation!
Afghanistan won by 2 wickets (with 2 balls remaining).#AFGvBAN

— Afghan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 28, 2016

Afghanistan win a thriller in Dhaka .Great to see associate countries beating test playing nations.Congrats team Afghanistan.#banVSafg

— Bibek khatiwada (@BibekNuwakot) September 28, 2016

Quality spin bowling show from #AFG tonight. @MohammadNabi007 was excellent with bat and ball. #cricket #banvsafg

— Ahmad Samim Hakim (@ASHakim87) September 28, 2016

Bangladesh lost against Afghanistan, more surprising is they won the first ODI against them. #BanVsAfg

— ️Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) September 28, 2016

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 2 Wickets … 😀 😀 <3

Oru Thadavai Dan Thavarum..!

Level the Series 1-1#BANvsAFG pic.twitter.com/vbZA0YrBB2

— வெட்டி ஆனாலும் பிஸி (@Mosesyuva4emman) September 28, 2016

Congratulations #Afghanistan;What a show of Performance.#BanvsAfg #Cricket

— Hamid Shirzai (@HShirzai) September 28, 2016

Mosaddek Hossain becomes the first Bangladesh player to take a wicket off his first ball in ODIs. #BANvsAFG Big fan of Bangladesh cricket ?

— MODIfied Kausik ?? (@kausiktweet) September 28, 2016

What a sparkling start for the debutant Mosaddek H, shows brilliance with both bat and ball. International superstar in making! ? #BANvsAFG

— Ef Em. (@firebilled) September 28, 2016