BAN vs AFG Match Preview

Bangladesh will attempt to avenge their ODI series loss to Afghanistan in the T20Is. The first T20I match will be contested on July 16 at 5:30 PM IST at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Bangladesh experienced a rare setback at home, losing 2-1 to Afghanistan in the One-Day International series. Bangladesh lost the first two one-day internationals but won the third by seven wickets. The victory gives Bangladesh a huge boost ahead of the T20I series. Bangladesh will be mindful of the threat posed by Afghanistan, and the team will have to bring their A-game in order to defeat the visitors.

BAN vs AFG Match Details

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – 2nd T20I

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium – Silhat

Date & Time: 16th July 2023 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Fancode App

BAN vs AFG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	142
Avg 2nd inn score	140
Win% batting 1st	52
Win% batting 2nd	48

BAN vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch will be ideal for batting in the opening inning, and the pacers should have minimal help. Spinners, on the other hand, are always a threat in these conditions because the ball grips and rotates.

BAN vs AFG Weather Report

On match day, there is a 60% chance of rain, and there is a high possibility that the game will be interrupted due to rain.

BAN vs AFG Last Five Matches

BAN ( Bangladesh )	L W W W W
AFG ( Afghanistan )	L W W W L

BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BAN Won	AFG Won	Tie	NR
Overall	9	3	6	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh Probable Playing XIs

Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Towhid Hirdoy, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud

Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Fareed Ahmed

Topmost Picks for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Bangladesh

• Shakib Al Hasan- Shakib Al Hasan’s recent performance has not been great but it goes without saying that he is the most important player in Bangladesh and the team needs him to raise his game if the hosts have to win the final game.
• Mustafizur Rahman- Mustafizur Rahman picked 2 wickets in the second ODI. He is a fine bowler and has the responsibility of restricting the run flow in the final overs, exactly what he did in the last game as Afghanistan once looked set for a 350+ score.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz- Rahmanullah Gurbaz proved his credentials as one of the top talents in cricket at the moment after he played a wonderful 145-run knock in the second ODI. Gurbaz, when on song, will help Afghanistan post big runs.
• Rashid Khan- Rashid Khan is rated as one of the best bowlers in cricket at the moment and he once again proved his match-winning skills when he bowled a spell of 2-28 in the second ODI.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(C), Litton Das, Ibrahim Zadran, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Nabi(VC), Taskin Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Rashid Khan, Fareed Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Litton Das, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Shahzad, Shakib Al Hasan(C), Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan(VC), Fareed Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shakib Al Hasan

Vice-captain – Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

BAN vs AFG Probable Winners:

Bangladesh began the series as favourites, but Afghanistan has shown them in the mirror that the team requires significant improvement. Bangladesh’s problem has been the inexperience of their batters against the Afghan attack. The visitors, on the other hand, have demonstrated that runs are easy to come by on this wicket, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran both scoring hundreds. Afghanistan will start the match as favourites, owing to the team’s recent form and Afghanistan’s stellar bowling unit, which has been on fire throughout the series. Considering the team combination, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.