Rubay Islam Rizon delivered a match-winning all-round performance as Bangladesh Under-19 beat Afghanistan in a Super Over after their second Youth ODI ended in a tie in Al Amerat, Oman, on Monday.
Rizon struck an unbeaten 33 off 19 balls and took four wickets for 72 runs as both teams finished their 50 overs on 304. Bangladesh scored 10 for one in the Super Over before Rizon restricted Afghanistan to three for one, sealing a dramatic victory and a 2-0 series lead.
Afghanistan had won the toss and chosen to bat, posting 304-9. Noman Salarzai top-scored with 76 off 90 balls, while opener Faridullah Ihsas made 51 off 47 deliveries. Tahir Sarwary added 43 from 31 balls, helping Afghanistan build a challenging total.
Rizon led Bangladesh’s bowling attack with four wickets. Sheikh Jarif Siyam supported him with two for 34 from 10 overs.
Bangladesh made a strong start to the chase through Abdullah Al Muhi and Siyam, who shared a 70-run opening stand. Siyam scored 22 before departing, while Muhi struck 50 off 45 balls, including nine fours.
Alamin Hossain Rony then took the attack to Afghanistan, making 71 from 56 deliveries with eight fours and two sixes. He shared 79 runs for the third wicket with Ahsan Al Mumin, who scored 56 off 66 balls to register his second consecutive half-century in the series.
Afghanistan fought back through a burst of wickets. Noor Ali Niazai helped trigger a late Bangladesh collapse, with the visitors losing three wickets for 26 runs and leaving the chase in danger.
Rizon kept Bangladesh in contention with his unbeaten 33, but the hosts could not finish the chase in regulation time. The scores remained level at 304, forcing a Super Over.
Bangladesh made 10 for one in the tie-break, leaving Afghanistan needing 11 to win. Rizon then delivered again with the ball, conceding only three runs and taking a wicket to secure the victory.
Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in the third Youth ODI at the same venue on Wednesday.
