2nd T20I: Afif, Nurul energy Bangladesh to 2-0 lead over Australia

Afif Hossain and Nurul Hasan shared an unbeaten 56-run stand to information their facet to a five-wicket win within the second match as Bangladesh take a 2-0 lead over Australia within the T20I collection.

Atif struck 5 boundaries and a six in his unbeaten 37, which helped Bangladesh chase 122 after they have been 67-5 following 11.2 overs. Wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan (22 not out) partnered Atif in rescuing the hosts after they’d a rocky begin in Dhaka.Bangladesh reached the successful mark with eight balls remaining.Afif, who completed the sport with a boundary, was unbeaten on 37 off 31, hitting 5 fours and one six. Hasan was on 22.“We knew we had to stay calm, keep wickets in hand,” Afif said. “Nurul played well so there was no pressure on me either.”Earlier, Mustafizur took 3-23 and Shoriful Islam bagged 2-27 as Bangladesh’s quick bowlers restricted Australia to 121-7, with Mitchell Marsh (45) top-scoring for the guests after they gained the toss and elected to bat.We have been in a superb place as we speak (with the ball), however sadly, we struggled with the bat within the final 4 overs,” Australia captain Matthew Wade stated.Fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman returned figures of 3-23 as Australia determined to bat first. Fast bowler Shoriful Islam claimed 2-27.Mitchell Marsh once more top-scored for Australia with 45, clobbering 5 fours. Australia’s batsmen dealt higher with spinners after being stricken by them within the first match. Alex Carey reverse-swept Nasum Ahmed twice for 4 and gave the facet a optimistic begin.Bangladesh gained the opening match on Tuesday by 23 runs, claiming their maiden T20 victory over Australia. The third match shall be performed on Friday.READ MORE: 1st Test: India make early assertion as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami rattle England on Day 1 at Trent BridgeREAD MORE: T20 World Cup: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan set to face on October 24, full schedule in every week’s time