The third match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match will be played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. While Shakib Al Hasan-led Bangladesh are the firm favourites for the game, Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan can pose a threat for them as well.

However, Bangladesh have won the toss and they have opted to field first. A firework from Afghanistan batters is likely to be seen in the game as well.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Who said what at the toss?

Hashmatullah Shahidi: “We are excited and we will enjoy ourselves. This time we are more confidence, we have prepared well and I am confident we will do well in this World Cup. We need to score more runs and put them under pressure, that’s our goal. A lot of boys played in the IPL and India was our home grounds earlier. That will help us a lot.”

Shakib Al Hasan: “Will field first, generally it is a ground where the team chases well. Some help for the seamers first up and we would like to capitalize on that. I am happy that I am representing my country for the fifth time in the World Cup. We have to focus on our skills and not think too much. We have the team to do well.”

Playing XIs:

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman