**Mohammad Nabi Smashes Unbeaten 62* Against Bangladesh in 3rd ODI**
*By Rajdeep Saha | Oct 14, 2025, 10:48 pm*
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi played a whirlwind knock of an unbeaten 62 runs to steer his team to a competitive total against Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI held in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
### Steadying the Ship
Afghanistan found themselves in a difficult position at 188 for 5 when Nabi walked to the crease. With the middle and lower order struggling, the experienced all-rounder held firm and played a blinder to guide his side to a challenging 293 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs.
### Turning the Tide in the Final Overs
Despite losing wickets at crucial junctures during Nabi’s innings, it seemed Afghanistan were set for a score around 260. However, Nabi changed the momentum in the final overs. At 249 for 9 after 48 overs, he unleashed a powerful display of hitting.
With Nahid Rana forced to leave the field due to injury midway through his 49th over, Nabi took on the bowlers Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Hasan Mahmud. In the 49th over, Nabi smashed Mehidy for three sixes, helping Afghanistan plunder 25 runs.
The 50th over continued the onslaught as Nabi struck three boundaries and a six against Hasan Mahmud, scoring 19 runs and completing a rapid 35-ball fifty.
### Impressive Stats for Nabi
Mohammad Nabi’s unbeaten 62 came off just 37 balls, featuring 4 fours and 5 sixes. This innings marked his 18th ODI fifty in his 176th match.
To date, Nabi has accumulated 3,762 runs at an average of 27.66 in the ODI format, including 2 centuries. He also reached the milestone of 120 ODI sixes during this knock.
Against Bangladesh specifically, Nabi has been prolific, scoring 498 runs in 22 matches with 2 half-centuries, according to ESPNcricinfo.
### Conclusion
Nabi’s cameo not only spoiled Bangladesh’s chance to clinch the series but also demonstrated his value as a seasoned finisher for Afghanistan. His aggressive yet calculated batting in the death overs was the highlight of the match, ensuring Afghanistan finished with a formidable total.
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