Afghanistan posted a mammoth 255/7 against Bangladesh in the final game of the group stage. Rashid Khan, the birthday boy has played a gem of an innings that surged the scores all of a sudden.
Though Bangladeshi bowlers gave their best right from the start, they leaked runs towards the end of third powerplay. Gulabdin Naib and Rashid took the responsibility after a minimal contribution from the middle order. Rashid”s 57 included 8 boundaries and a six at a scintialling strike rate of 178.
Barring the above players, only Shahidi steadied the innings as he scored 58 off 92 deliveries.
The chase is going to be a herculean task for the Tigers as Tamim and Rahim aren”t a part of the game today. With the dangerous spin duo, Afghanistan will look forward to finishing the group on the top today.
Twitter hailed Rashid Khan for his blitz and several legends wished the little man on his 20th birthday.
Birthday boy on fire !! what a way to celebrate with such a special inn like that … few wickets with the ball will be the icing on the cake.. happy birthday @rashidkhan_19
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 20, 2018
Bowling, fielding certainly and even when batting, young Rashid Khan is a marvellous cricketer. Among the most exciting in the world
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) September 20, 2018
We all knew how good Rashid Khan’s bowling was, he has improved his batting a lot. Developed into a really handy hitter
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) September 20, 2018
https://twitter.com/cricBC/status/1042790838751965185
An amazingly skillful spinner and a whirlwind batsman. Afghanistan has truly found their first cricketing superstar. RASHID KHAN's exploits will inspire many in his country in the years to come #BANvAFG
— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) September 20, 2018
Rashid @rashidkhan_19 you are the beauty! I asked him to deliver something special on his BIRTHDAY! and he did! thank you, Mr. Khan! #AFGVSBAN #AsiaCup2018 . 256 is a very decent total!
— Jafar Haand (@jafarhaand) September 20, 2018
Happy Birthday @rashidkhan_19 🍰 may this year be brighter!
— Sapna Vyas (@CoachSapna) September 20, 2018
Happy Birthday to one of the best match winner of modern times and an amazing friend. Many many happy returns of the day @rashidkhan_19 bhai. Party toh banti hai 😎 pic.twitter.com/xMWyshklRd
— Siddharthh Kaul (@iamsidkaul) September 20, 2018
Happy Birthday @rashidkhan_19
What a half century that, amazing batting on a memorable day.
God bless, keep working hard. You have more success to achieve. #Aisacup pic.twitter.com/D4CLMXAKaR— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) September 20, 2018
Oh boyyyyy! @rashidkhan_19 has bull dozed his way to a half century!! 57 of 32 and wait, Abhi to ‘birthday’ party shuru hui hai 😉.. How many wickets for the birthday boy? I’m going with three #BANvAFG
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) September 20, 2018
Rashid is playing beautifuly & cleverly, He rescued Afghanistan always not just with his bowling but also with his batting, What a performence on his Birthday🎂
You beauty @rashidkhan_19 #AFGVSBAN— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) September 20, 2018
Happy Birthday, @RashidKhan_19! May you have a very long and illustrious cricketing career. pic.twitter.com/4CGtIcb5kA
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) September 20, 2018
On his 20th birthday, let’s relive @rashidkhan_19’s most iconic wicket celebrations in #IPL2018. Which one is your favorite? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/WVmWpvpqsN
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) September 20, 2018
.@rashidkhan_19 Many happy returns of the day bro. Have a wonderful day and wish you all the success. pic.twitter.com/4Vzn8VQ6Y9
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 20, 2018
Birthday boy @rashidkhan_19 scored a quick knock of 57 runs off just 32 balls against Bangladesh in Asia Cup. #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/Pex4PLe0aJ
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 20, 2018
Happy birthday @rashidkhan_19! To celebrate, rewind to his 5/41 against the UAE at #CWCQ in March!
Will he serve up a birthday treat against Bangladesh today at the #AsiaCup2018? 🎂 pic.twitter.com/E2km0a29T8
— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2018
A big happy birthday to @StrikersBBL spin wizard @rashidkhan_19!
Here's every wicket from his awesome BBL|07 season pic.twitter.com/2gpYROcACp
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) September 20, 2018
Happy Birthday @rashidkhan_19 . Your speed, energy , athleticism on the cricket field is electrifying . Wishing you a brilliant hear ahead. Keep inspiring young man ! #RashidKhan #HappyBirthDayRashidKhan
— Mikkhail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) September 20, 2018
Happy birthday @rashidkhan_19 bro many many returns of the day may ALLAH grant u more success and happiness for the rest of ur life ..🎂🎂🎂 pic.twitter.com/qAHVSgDgux
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) September 20, 2018
Rashid Khan. Sliced. Pulled. Hooked. Ran like a monster in 40 degrees Celsius. What an inning 57*(32) birthday boy! Absolute masterclass. #AsiaCup
— cricBC (@cricBC) September 20, 2018
Rashid Khan will be Afghanistan President one day, won't he? #AsiaCup
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 20, 2018
Their innings was going nowhere, but birthday boy Rashid Khan – along with Gulbadin Naib 42* – powers Afghanistan to 255/7 #AFGvsBAN https://t.co/fBSjADnKu6 #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/nS56XZAR5F
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 20, 2018
Happy birthday @rashidkhan_19! To celebrate, rewind to his 5/41 against the UAE at #CWCQ in March!
Will he serve up a birthday treat against Bangladesh today at the #AsiaCup2018? 🎂 pic.twitter.com/E2km0a29T8
— ICC (@ICC) September 20, 2018
A Very Happy Birthday, RASHID KHAN! #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/anlJ6yq47L
— CricFit (@CricFit) September 20, 2018
Rashid Khan! #AFGvBAN #AsiaCup2018 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/JglmWzXtI4
— CricFit (@CricFit) September 20, 2018