Shakib’s Historic Hat-Trick Destroys Afghanistan as Bangladesh Open Series with 105-Run Demolition

Bangladesh began the three-match series against Afghanistan in stunning fashion with a crushing 105-run victory at Sylhet Stadium, delivering one of the most explosive performances seen in a 10-over contest. The night belonged to veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who produced a sensational hat-trick and ripped apart Afghanistan’s batting lineup in a dramatic collapse.

After being asked to bat, Bangladesh unleashed complete chaos from the very beginning. Parvez Hossain Emon played a breathtaking innings of 56 off just 17 balls, hammering six fours and five sixes at a strike rate above 329. His fearless attack put Afghanistan immediately under pressure. At the other end, Litton Das delivered one of the cleanest innings of the match, smashing 62 from only 24 deliveries with nine sixes. Together, they completely dismantled Afghanistan’s bowling attack and powered Bangladesh to a massive 178/5 in only 10 overs.

Afghanistan’s bowlers had no answers. Mujeeb Ur Rahman conceded 50 runs in his two overs, while Rashid Khan also endured a rare expensive outing. The only bright spot for Afghanistan with the ball was Azmatullah Omarzai, who claimed two wickets despite the heavy assault.

Chasing an impossible target, Afghanistan’s innings never truly began. Ibrahim Zadran fell for a duck early, while wickets kept tumbling under relentless pressure from Bangladesh’s bowlers. Najibullah Zadran briefly counterattacked with a quick 20 off 6 balls, and Omarzai fought hard with 22 from 7 deliveries, but the chase collapsed rapidly.

Then came the defining moment of the match.

In a remarkable over, Shakib Al Hasan etched his name into the history of the rivalry with a sensational hat-trick. He first dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz, before removing Mohammad Nabi on the next opportunity. The hat-trick was completed when Rashid Khan was caught, sending the Sylhet crowd into celebration as Afghanistan crumbled completely. Shakib eventually finished with extraordinary figures of 4 wickets for just 6 runs in a single over, earning both Player of the Match and MVP honors.

Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for only 73 runs in 6 overs, handing Bangladesh a dominant victory and a 1-0 lead in the series. Bangladesh’s aggressive batting, disciplined bowling, and Shakib’s unforgettable hat-trick made this one of the most memorable starts possible to the tournament.