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June 6 (CRICKETNMORE) - Afghanistan took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series as they defeated Bangladesh by six wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh managed to put a paltry 134\/8 as Afghanistan leggie Rashid Khan shattered the opponent's batting line up with figures of 4\/12.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

It was only Tamin Iqbal (43) and Abu Hider (unbeaten 21), who showed some resistance against their opponents, to help Bangladesh reach a moderate total.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Afghanistan chased down the total with ease with seven balls to spare, thanks to a decent batting effort.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Before falling out, openers Mohmmad Shahzad (24) and Usman Ghani (21) provided a good start to Afghanistan while Samiullah Shenwari and Mohaad Nabi contributed with 41 and 31 runs reapectively to help Afghanistan clinch the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Both the sides will square off for the final time in the series here on Thursday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Match Summary<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Bangladesh - 134\/8 in 20 Overs (Tamim Iqbal - 43, Mushfiqur Rahim - 22, Mushfiqur Rahim - 4\/12)<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Afghanistan - 135\/4 in 18.5 Overs (Mushfiqur Rahim - 49, Mohammad Nabi - 31, Mosaddek Hossain - 2\/21)<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Player of the Match - Rashid Khan<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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