Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, 2nd ODI: BAN win by 68 runs against AFG

AFG vs BAN Live: That's that for today!

What a terrific all-round performance from Bangladesh as they register a 68-run victory to set up a decider match in Sharjah on Monday.

That is all for our live coverage of the match. Thank you for sticking with us throughout this game. Tune in on Monday for the crucial decider match of this three-ODI series.

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI, Sharjah: Ghazanfar out!

BOWLED! Nasum gets his third wicket of the day, shattering Ghazanfar's stumps as the tail-ender attempted to go big and completely missed the ball.

Afghanistan 184 all out

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live Score: Rashid Khan Out!

Rashid Khan attempts to play a cutter from Mustafizur, but falls well short of the perfect contact, falling into the hands of Mahmudullah well inside long-off. This seems to it for Afghanistan's chase.

Afghanistan 184/9 after 43.0 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score: Kharote Gone!

What a spell from Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Tempts the tail-ender, who comes out to hit big. Completely misses the ball, and Jaker Ali has one of the easiest stumpings of his career to bring down the eighth wicket for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan 181/8 after 41.1 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live Updates: Happy Fizz

Just three runs from the Mustafizur over. Terrific death bowling from him.

Afghanistan 181/7 after 41.0 overs (Target 253)

Live updates from Sharjah: No big overs still

Despite a smashing four runs from the oncoming Rashid Khan, only five runs from the Shoriful Islam over. Afghanistan is still finding it tough to add runs to the board.

Afghanistan 170/7 after 39.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live: Nabi out!

BOWLED! What a delivery from Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The ball turned and beat Nabi's defence, going between bat and pad to smash into the stumps. Terrific change of pace from Miraz.

Afghanistan's last hope dismissed?

Afghanistan 165/7 after 37.3 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI, Sharjah: Gulbadin Out!

CAUGHT! Against the run of play, Bangladesh dismiss Gulbadin Naib, who hit Shoriful hard yet again but straight at Towhid Hridoy, who gratefully holds on to the ball.

Afghanistan 163/6 after 36.4 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live Score: Gulbadin Greatness!

A perfect display of power hitting from Gulbadin Naib. A superb six to start the over followed by a four from an outside edge. Bangladesh desperately need to stop this late bleeding of runs.

Afghanistan 163/5 after 36.3 runs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score: Four!

A loose pacy delivery from was hit down the fine leg for Gulbadin Naib for four more runs. Afghanistan batters are slowly finding their rhythm as the death overs are approaching.

Afghanistan 147/5 after 35.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live Updates: Maximum!

Mohammad Nabi takes advantage of a short ball, hitting it over midwicket for six. Welcome runs for the batting side with the required run rate creeping up slowly.

Afghanistan 143/5 after 34.1 overs (Target 253)

Live updates from Sharjah: Boundary!

After a few tough deliveries, Gulbadin Naib releases some pressure by scoring a boundary. A powerful shot on mid-on races away past the ropes, bringing some much-needed runs for Afghanistan.

Afghanistan 135/5 after 33.5 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI, Sharjah: FOUR!

A glorious straight drive from Gulbadin Naib brings a welcome boundary for Afghanistan after quite a long time.

Afghanistan 127/5 after 31.2 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live Score: Rahmat Dismissed!

What a disaster! Gulbadin called for a run after hitting the ball down the offside. A mix-up between Rahmat and Naib led to both batters being on the same side, with Bangladesh hitting the stumps on the empty non-striker's end. Terrible decision all over from the Afghan batters.

Afghanistan 119/5 after 29.5 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score: Naib saved!

New batter Gulbadin Naib is caught on the pad, and Nasum enthusiastically appeals for an LBW. Umpire says no, but Mehidy reviews the decision. Reviews showed that the ball missed the leg side. Naib is safe.

Afghanistan 119/4 after 29.4 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live Updates: Azmatullah Bowled!

A second duck in a row for Azmatullah Omarzai, as he is bowled by Nasum with a terrific skidding ball that took the top stump of the Afghan batter.

Afghanistan 119/4 after 29.2 overs (Target 253)

Live updates from Sharjah: Hashmatullah Out!

CAUGHT! A poor innings from Hashmatullah Shahidi comes to an end as he is caught by Shoriful Islam at fine leg. Poor timing with the pull, and he departs for just 17 runs.

Afghanistan 118/3 after 29.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live: 50 for Rahmat!

What a strong innings from Rahmat Shah! The all-time highest ODI scorer for Afghanistan reaches 50 runs and in some style, swatting Mustafizur over mid-off for four runs.

Afghanistan 116/3 after 28.3 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI, Sharjah: Hashmatullah dropped!

A hammer shot from Hashmatullah Shahidi hits substitute fielder Zakir, who replaced injured captain Shanto. Zakir immediately fell down holding his left knee. After some medical treatment, he seems ok to continue now. Brave fielding from the sub.

Afghanistan 110/2 after 26.4 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live Score: Rahmat going strong

A strong boundary down the off side, and three singles bring seven runs from the over. Rahmat up to 43* now.

Afghanistan 108/2 after 26.0 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score: FOUR!

Finally runs for Hashmatullah Shahidi. A backfoot slow sweep towards the midwicket. He is up to 14 runs now.

Afghanistan 96/2 after 24.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live Updates: Chance!

Nasum is dominating Hashmatullah Shahid at the moment. The batter tries to play it towards the leg side, but gets a leading edge. Falls just short of the midwicket fielder.

Afghanistan 88/2 after 22.3 overs (Target 253)

Live updates from Sharjah: Shanto in pain

Najmul Hossain Shanto seems to have hurt himself while fielding the previous ball. He is receiving treatment from the physios. Concern for Bangladesh.

Afghanistan 87/2 after 22.1 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live: Close stumping call

A turning delivery from Mahmudullah completely beat Shahidi, who was down on the ground attempting to play the shot, but stunningly turned back to put his bat behind the crease. The stumping is reviewed by the TV umpire, but he is well-in. Good cricket.

Afghanistan 87/2 after 22.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI, Sharjah: Risky Double!

Hashmatullah Shahidi opted to take a risky second run. He is well inside at the end, as replays showed.

Afghanistan 84/2 after 21.0 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Live Score: Run difficult to come by

Afghanistan batters are finding it difficult to put runs on the board at the moment. Only seven runs in the last three overs.

Afghanistan 78/2 after 20.0 overs (Target 253)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score: Hashmatullah Saved!

Nasum beats Hashmatullah's defense, and the wicketkeeper is convinced that there was a leading edge. Umpire says no, and Bangladesh go upstairs. Reviews show no contact between bat and ball.

Terrific bowling from Nasum leading to a wicket maiden.

Afghanistan 70/2 after 17.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live Updates: Atal Caught!

What a catch from Miraz! A middle-of-the-bat sweep from Atal against new bowler Nasum, but Miraz leaps in the air and catches it out of nowhere. Fantastic fielding.

Afghanistan 70/2 after 16.1 overs (Target 253)

Live updates from Sharjah: Boundaries!

Atal looks set for a good innings, scoring a boundary with a fantastic strike past mid wicket. Immaculate timing from the youngster. Rahmat Shah ends the over with another boundary, but this is fortuitous after getting a big inside edge.

Afghanistan 67/1 after 15.0 overs (Target 253)

AFG vs BAN Live: Big LBW Appeal!

Another big shout for LBW, this time against Atal. Mraz is hopeful, but the umpire says no. Shanto opts against reviewing, rightly so as the ball was missing the stumps down the leg side.

Afghanistan 57/1 after 14.0 overs (Target 253)