Bangladesh had to chase down the target of 116 runs given by Afghanistan in 12.1 overs to go to the semis. Nazmul Hossain Shantar's team could not do that. Even if they win this match, they will not be able to surpass Australia in run rate. As a result, Bangladesh's World Cup journey ends here.
At the end of 12.1 overs, Bangladesh scored 83 runs, losing 7 wickets.
Chasing the target of 116 runs, Liton Das started off with a four-six off Naveen Ul Haq in the first over. However, Tanjid Tamim gave the wicket to Fazal Haque Farooqui in the next over. Faruqi bowled the third ball of the second over of the innings to a good length outside the off stump. While playing on the back foot there, Tanjid Tamim fell into the leg before trap. Despite playing 3 balls, he could not open the account of runs.Nazmul Hossain Shanto could not benefit by going down to three. This top order batsman tries to play big shots when he comes to the wicket. In the third over of the innings, he was caught at deep midwicket while bowling Naveen. 5 runs from 5 balls came from his bat before returning to the dressing room.
Naveen sent back Shakib Al Hasan with the very next ball. This experienced batsman ate the golden duck for four. Returning to the XI, Soumya got off to a good start but could not capitalize on it. In the end he played 10 balls and scored 10 runs.
Tawhid Hriday came to the wicket and tried to play big shots from the start. But this day could not last long. Rashid scored 14 runs off 9 balls before falling.
Bangladesh's equation in the semi was still real when Mahmudullah came to the wicket. Mahmudullah played a 5-ball dot in the tenth over when 43 runs were needed from 19 balls. Just 4 runs from that over. In this, Semi's dream faded for the Tigers. He caught Rashid's ball behind the wicket in the next over. 6 runs came from his bat after playing 9 balls. Rashid sent back Rishad Hossain in the very next ball.