Prime Minister congratulates Tigers for first ICC World Cup win against Afghanistan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Bangladesh cricket team for their first win in the ICC World Cup. The Tigers beat Afghanistan by six wickets with 92 balls to spare in the first match of the World Cup at Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh of India.

Being asked to bat, Afghanistan were bowled out for 156 runs in 37.2 overs in consequence of the devastating bowling performance by the Bangladeshi bowlers.

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan and all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz took three wickets each. Shoriful Islam struck twice while Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman got one wicket each.

Earlier, Afghan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (47) and Ibrahim Zadran (22) got off to a fantastic start as both of them looked in imperious touch.