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Afghanistan Eyes Historic Whitewash Against Bangladesh in ODI

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Afghanistan will play Bangladesh in the third ODI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on October 14, 2025.
Afghanistan holds a 2-0 series lead and aims for a historic whitewash.
Ibrahim Zadran has 118 runs and Rashid Khan has eight wickets in the series.
Bangladesh was bowled out for 109 in the second ODI.
FanCode will stream the match from 5:30 PM IST, with India not televising it.

History

Historical Context

Afghanistan's cricket journey accelerated after the Afghanistan Cricket Board's establishment in 1995. Gaining One Day International (ODI) status in 2015 marked a pivotal moment, culminating in their first ODI series victory against Zimbabwe later that year. With players like Rashid Khan excelling, Afghanistan's current 2-0 lead over Bangladesh showcases their growing competitiveness on the international cricket stage.

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Story summary

Afghanistan will play Bangladesh in the third ODI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on October 14, 2025.
Afghanistan holds a 2-0 series lead and aims for a historic whitewash.
Ibrahim Zadran has 118 runs and Rashid Khan has eight wickets in the series.
Bangladesh was bowled out for 109 in the second ODI.
FanCode will stream the match from 5:30 PM IST, with India not televising it.

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