In the first one-day international of a three-match series, Afghanistan were chasing a mediocre 236 after Bangladesh had been bowled out for 143, Reuters reported.

Bangladesh lost their last eight wickets for 23 runs in Sharjah, which became the first venue to host 300 men’s international matches.

Afghanistan were reeling at 71-5 before captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (52) and Nabi lifted them to 235 in 49.4 overs.

Bangladesh cruised to 120-2 in the chase led by captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, but they collapsed after Nabi broke the partnership.

Sharjah will also host the remaining two matches in the series.