Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2022, Today Match Prediction 17 October 2022

afg vs ban Match Prediction & Analysis

Afghanistan would play their first warmup game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 as they take on Bangladesh. Both sides would look for a win as they come here with poor form. Bangladesh had a poor outing in the recent series in New Zealand, but the side has acclimatized to these conditions. The Afghans aren't known for being a great side outside the subcontinent and would look to change it here. Afghanistan has defeated Bangladesh only three times in the past, and this would be on their minds. They have a good spin attack but lack on the fast bowling front, which is vital in these wickets. As both teams look for an excellent start to the season, we expect this to be a good contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

Mohammad Nabi's side struggled in the Asia Cup, where the side managed to win just two games. The side failed to live up to the expectations after a promising start in the tournament. The wickets here would test their style of play, and Nabi shall look for a good show in the warmup game. A win here would prepare them well for the rest of the tournament. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zazai have an vital role at the top, and the pair would look to add quick runs. Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran and Usman Ghani must rorate the strike in the middle overs and set a perfect platform for the finishers. The side would also like to see big hits from the bats of Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Rashid Khan in this game On the bowling front, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi must bowl good lines with the new ball. Rashid Khan will have a crucial role to play in the middle overs, and his performance may decide the side's fate. Fareed Ahmad Malik, Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai shall have to do well in the supporting role.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Nabi (c), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Usman Ghani

Bangladesh Preview

Shakib Al Hasan's side needs to get its acts together as they play the first warmup game of the tournament. The side had a poor outing in the recent tri-series in New Zealand, where they failed to win a single game. They have done well against Afghanistan in the past, and Shakib would like to use this opportunity to regain form and confidence. They would look for a good start in this game from Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Najmul Hossain Shanto, as both players have been inconsistent. The middle order has also struggled, and runs would be expected from the bats of Liton Das, Afif Hossain, and Mosaddek Hossain. Shakib needs to do well in the finisher's role and would aim to add quick runs with Yasir Ali and Nurul Hasan. The bowling attack fared poorly in New Zealand, and the side would expect good spells with the new ball from Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam. Shakib is the most experienced bowler in the team, and he must bowl good spells in the middle overs with Hasan Mahmud and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, as Afghanistan has a strong batting line-up.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Afif Hossain, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Brisbane would be clear on October 17 and this would make a good setting for the game. The pitch is two-paced and batsmen have struggled to play their strokes freely in the past. They will need to be watchful and play according to the merit of the ball. The side batting first shall aim for a score in excess of 170 runs.

Venue Details

Allan Border Field, Brisbane, is known for being a great venue for T20 cricket as it balances it out nicely between the batters and the bowlers. The small size of the venue allows batsmen to play their strokes freely, and we have also seen fast bowlers who swing the ball do well. Spinners have also done well here using the slowness of the surface.

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket here has offered good support to the bowlers in the early overs in the past. There would be some support for the bowlers in the early overs of the game. Both the captains would look to use this opportunity well, and we expect the side winning the toss to bowl first on this wicket.