Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st Match, First Round Group A at Dhaka, , Mar 16 2014 - Match Result

6.12 pm So a very short match to kick us off, but no one can say it lacked excitement. We still have one more contest for you, Nepal v Hong Kong, which starts in about an hour's time. So do stay with us for that. From here, this is Alagappan Muthu sayonara

"The boys were up for the challenge and they've been doing well in the practice matches as well," says Mushfiqur Rahim. They misread the wicket, probably a 120-130 wicket and since we picked a few early wickets it helped us. It was spinning a bit and we kept things tight and kept getting wickets. Mashrafe and Tamim are the champions in our side and it's great to have them. I'm completely okay [in reference to his injury off the last ball of the first innings]"

"That was the plan, why we put Gulbadin at No.3. To get a few quick runs, " says Mohammad Nabi, "Its the first match of the tournament. We were under pressure on a spinning track and Shakib and Razzak did well. It's a turning track and the spinners were able to put us under a lot of pressure. We'll hope to put up a better performance in the next games"

"There is obviously spin there and we put the ball in the right areas and that did the trick," says Shakib Al Hasan, who is the Man of the Match, "Usually it's a good track but today it was different. I'd love getting these wickets everyday in my life. I thought our fast bowlers started off well and the first ball wicket gave us the momentum and that was the crucial thing for us. Great way to start the campaign"

6.00 pm So, no surprises in the first match of the World T20. Bangladesh were quite simply dominant today, their spinners taking advantage of the help on the pitch and their batsman playing a lot more intelligently. A straight-forward nine-wicket win for the hosts

"Dawlat walked passed Shakib, Shakib followed him to give him an extra stare. Shakib had just been hit by a bouncer, he should be just walking away, not trying to incite the fast bowler. Fast bowler was right not to let the batsman have the last word." What's wrong with a stare, Tim?

Hamza Khan: "@rakib Most of those wins came after 2011....so it took about 12 years for Bangladesh to establish themselves on the International scene. Afghanistan must have the same patience in order to become a test playing nation because I'm sure they have the potential."

rakib: "@mafaz: Bangladesh won against all teams. Have result like 4-0, 3-0 against NZ 2-1 against WI. I think your cricket knowledge is as premature as your team. Any way we can understand the short coming, don't worry you guys will grow!"

"Great work Dawlat. Well within his rights to give Shakib a stare there as the batsman clearly said something. Should have followed it up with another bouncer though. Really intimidate him with another at the badge. At 144km/h he's a real danger." You sure, Tim? I only spotted Dawlat going after Shakib

Aftab Alam is into the attack

Karim: "As an Afghan I am very disappointed for the attitudes of our players... If you can't win, congratulate the other team and happily accept the lose, try for your next game. One win against a full member doesn't mean that you defeat them again. Well played Bangladesh! Respect from Afghanistan"

Mafaz Mohideen: "@rakib: Seriously? Bangladesh, although prematurely awarded test-status, should put their head down and try to make any impact, any impact, with consistent wins...instead of once in a blue moon flukes."