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While batting in the 15th over, Rahmat attempted a quick single but suddenly pulled up in pain after an apparent muscle strain in his leg.

He was visibly in agony and had to retire hurt after scoring 9 runs. The physio attended to him outside the boundary, and though he briefly tried to return, the injury restricted his movement.

Showing remarkable courage, Rahmat came back to bat later in the innings. However, tragedy struck again when a delivery struck him hard in the stomach. The impact left him writhing on the ground, and he was eventually taken off the field in a wheelchair, drawing emotional applause from the crowd.

Pure dedication from @RahmatShah_08, who put his body on the line for his country, walking out to bat when he could barely walk. 👏👏#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvBAN2025 | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/BYdM8akhzz

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 11, 2025

Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by captain Rashid Khan, ensured the team’s dominance despite the injury scare. Rashid delivered a sensational spell, claiming 5 wickets for just 17 runs in 8.3 overs, dismantling Bangladesh’s chase. The visitors were bowled out for 109 runs, falling short of the 191-run target.

With this emphatic victory, Afghanistan secured the ODI series 2-0 with one game still to play, highlighting their growing strength and resilience in international cricket.