Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, BAN vs AFG, Today Match Prediction 08 July 2023

ban vs afg Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Bangladesh will be looking to make a strong comeback when they take on Afghanistan in the 2nd match of the ODI series played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.

In a rain-affected match, Afghanistan registered a 17-run win over Bangladesh, courtesy excellent performances from Ibrahim Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan. With this result, Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

On the other hand, Bangladesh will be keen to make amends and put in a strong show in a bid to level the three-match ODI series. Captain Tamim Iqbal will be hoping that the experienced players can come to the party in this must-win encounter.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangladesh Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal, wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy and Najmul Hossain Shanto to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Towhid Hridoy played well for Bangladesh and finished the innings with the top-score of 51 of 69 balls with the help of three boundaries. Besides Hridoy, Litton Das scored 26 runs off 35 balls with the help of two fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Hasan Mahmud, Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Taskin Ahmed and Shakib Al Hasan claimed one wicket apiece.

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Mehidy Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Afif Hossain, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy

Afghanistan Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on opener Ibrahim Zadran, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran. All-rounder Mohammad Nabi and wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Ibrahim Zadran played well for Afghanistan and finished the innings with the top-score of 41 not out off 58 balls with the help of five boundaries. Besides Zadran, wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored 22 runs off 45 balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Saleem Safi to provide timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Fazalhaq Farooqi was the pick of the bowlers for Afghanistan and claimed 3 for 24 in 8.4 overs.

Besides Farooqi, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Mohammad Saleem Safi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury is going provide some assistance to the bowlers. The weather forecast for the game is going to be thundery showers with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is going to host the second match of the one-day series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score on the board. The average first inning score at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury is 222 runs.