Nabi's fireworks saw Afghanistan recover from 40-4 to compile a respectable 164-6 after which Rahman's bowling helped to dismiss Bangladesh for 139 in 19.5 overs.
It was the second match of the tri-series being played between Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, which the latter ended up winning by 28 runs.
Afghanistan failed to win even a single game out of all the nine matches they played in the group stage of the tournament and ended at the bottom of the points table.
Mohammad Nabi has played an important role in the rise of Afghanistan cricket at the world stage in recent years, featuring in the country' first-ever Test, T20I and ODI.
It is understood that Mohammad Nabi has taken this decision in a bid to prolong his white-ball career.
As the team now prepares to take on Delhi Capitals in the Eliminator, all-rounder Mohammad Nabi believes that the form of the local players is just as important for a team to win the tournament.
In the last four years, Asghar Afghan has had a successful tenure as Afghanistan skipper, leading his team to victory in 33 ODIs and 37 T20Is.
Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi has emerged as a dependable finger spinner, who relies on his natural game.
Nabi's comments came after Afghanistan notched up a seven-wicket win over Ireland.
Rashid (2-20) ran Ireland into deep trouble when he dismissed two of the five Ireland debutants in his first over as Afghanistan bowled out Ireland for 178.
Afghanistan will go into this year's World Cup with an arsenal of experienced cricketers and promising youngsters.
Fast bowler Aftab Alam returned with a four-wicket haul as Afghanistan bundled out Ireland for 114 in 35.3 overs in the 224-run chase.
Rashid's 5-27 included the wickets of George Dockrell (18), Shane Getkate (2) and Simi Singh (0) of the first three deliveries of the 18th over.
Mohammad Nabi took 2/16 with his off-spin bowling and then scored an unbeaten 49 off 40 balls to carry Afghanistan to 136/5 in 19.2 overs.
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan claimed two wickets each as Afghanistan pulled off a thrilling last-ball tie against India.
Ahead of one-off India vs Afghanistan Test match, we present you with a list of players who can lead Afghanistan's fight against No.1-ranked India in Bengaluru.
The 33-year old holds the record of scoring the fastest T120 fifty for Afghanistan, said that he would try to achieve a similar feat in the IPL.
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