Zadran blows Tigers away

Najibullah Zadran tore into the Bangladesh attack with six sixes to lead Afghanistan into the Asia Cup Super 4 with a crushing seven-wicket win on Tuesday.

Chasing 128 for victory, Afghanistan were in trouble at 62-3 when Najibullah (43) joined Ibrahim Zadran (42) for an unbeaten stand of 69 as they won by nine balls to spare in Sharjah.

Earlier, spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan took three wickets each as Bangladesh, who opted to bat first, were restricted to 127-7.

Bangladesh next face Sri Lanka on Thursday, with the winner joining Afghanistan in Super 4.