Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 61 runs in first T20I

Bangladesh's players celebrate after winning the first T20 international match against Afghanistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. Credit: AFP Photo

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 61 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

Liton Das hit 60 off 44 balls to guide Bangladesh to 155-8 before left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed picked 4-10, helping the home side bowl out Afghanistan for 94 runs in 17.4 overs.

The second match of the series will be held on the same ground on Saturday.

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