Twitter reactions: Bangladesh survive Karim Janat scare to beat Afghanistan in a thrilling 1st T20I

In an exciting encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, the first T20I took place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium where Bangladesh held their nerve and won the contest by 2 wickets.

Afghanistan, batting first, posted a total of 154 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Nabi was the standout performer with a well-played innings of 54 runs off 40 deliveries, including 6 fours and 1 six.

Azmatullah Omarzai provided a late flourish, smashing 33 runs off just 18 balls, which included 4 sixes. Shakib Al Hasan was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, claiming 2 wickets for 27 runs in his 4 overs.

Chasing a target of 155, Bangladesh showed resilience and managed to achieve victory with 1 ball to spare, reaching 157 for the loss of 8 wickets. Towhid Hridoy played a crucial role in the middle order, scoring a brisk 47 runs off 32 deliveries, including 3 fours and 2 sixes.

Shamim Hossain Patwari also made a valuable contribution with 33 runs off 25 balls. Karim Janat was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking a brilliant hat-trick (3 wickets for 15 runs in 1.5 overs) to almost steer visitors to victory.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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HAT TRICK for Karim Janat! WoW

Karim Janat struck trice as he removed Mehidy Miraz, Taskin Ahmed & Shoriful Islam one after the other to give to complete his hat-trick, but @BCBtigers cross the winning line to win the 1st game by 2 wickets. 👏#AfghanAtalan | #BANVAFG | #XBull pic.twitter.com/lQ7tMLdGOF

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) July 14, 2023

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Really like the look of Hridoy for Bangladesh, batting in a key position, has done well in the chances that he has got.

Good win for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, was a tricky total this. Despite the Janat madness, that was good. #BANvAFG

— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) July 14, 2023

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HAT-TRICK for @ACBofficials in T20I :

Rashid Khan
Karim Janat#BANvAFG

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) July 14, 2023

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Almost another heart attack💔

Tnx Bangladesh team for saving us❤️#BANVAFG

— Mehidi Hasan (@shihab9395) July 14, 2023

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After a nail biting hat trick climax!! #Bangladesh won the first T20I by 2 wickets 🇧🇩 Hats off to our young guns Towhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain ✌ #BANvAFG

— Shehab Khan (@CricWithShehab) July 14, 2023

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🏏 Nail-biting victory for Bangladesh! 🇧🇩 @BCBtigers clinched the 1st T20I by 2 wickets and take the lead in the series 1-0. What a match it was! Hats off to Towhid Hridoy for his career-best highest individual T20I score of 47*(32). Superb knock! #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/JkAWtWKjHw

— Syed Sami (@SamisDaily) July 14, 2023

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What a match- well played Afghan Tigers .

Congratulations to Bangladesh 🇧🇩 #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/mZ7O5G6Q1y

— Najib Farhodi (@Najib_Farhodi) July 14, 2023

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It was a thriller indeed.. #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/9KVzsf7dPk

— 🤓 (@aa_yesha_) July 14, 2023

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Poor way to finish the easy match. NOT A THRILLER but Just poor finishing again. Towhid-Shamim’s 73-runs partnership is the only positive thing from the batting side. Great win.
Our Sylhet has a great crowd & BCB should arrange more matches in this beautiful stadium.#BanvAfg

— Yas1n 0he (@0he_yas1n) July 14, 2023

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Take a bow Tawhid Hridoy and Shamim Hossain🤝#BANvAFG

— Ariyan Rishad (@ariyvnine) July 14, 2023

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@BCBtigers won 1st T20I by 2 Wickets and lead T20I Series 1-0. Superb Knock. Career Best Highest individual T20I score for Towhid Hridoy 47*(32). Excellent spell @Sah75official 2/27. #BANvAFG

— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) July 14, 2023

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Towhid Hridoy 👏🏼 👏🏼 Seems such a bright prospect! #BANvAFG

— Saimon (@SaimonK13) July 14, 2023