<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Exceptional performances in all three departments helped Bangladesh to a win over Afghanistan in their opening ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter in Dharamsala.</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>An inspired performance with the ball saw Bangladesh bowl out Afghnistan for just 156 and that total was never going to be enough as Shakib Al Hasan's side cruised to victory in the 35th over.</div><div><br></div><div>After being rattled early on in their innings, Bangladesh managed to gain ascendancy in their contest against Afghanistan in Dharamsala.</div><div><br></div><div>They were assisted by some errors made by Afghanistan fielders.</div><div><br></div><div>Earlier, Bangladesh bowlers showed top form against Afghanistan and bowled out their Asian rivals for 156. Shakib Al Hasan (3/30), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (3/25), and Shoriful Islam (2/34) starred with the ball.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored for Afghanistan with 47, but he received little support from his teammates. - ICC cricket&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>