ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match details, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Squad, Head-to-Head, and Live Streaming Details

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match details, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Squad, H (Image Source: Google)

In the third match of the ODI World Cup 2023, Bangladesh (BAN) will face Afghanistan (AFG) on October 7, 2023, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dhar, starting at 2:00 PM IST. 

Both teams boast top-tier players and are eager to assert their dominance, aiming to conclude the match with a victory.

In 2023, the Bangladesh ODI team delivered an encouraging performance, achieving a 40.00% win rate in 20 matches. Their success includes eight victories, demonstrating their competitive edge in the format through consistent displays of skill on the field.

Balancing experience with young talent, the Bangladesh squad is well-prepared for future success in upcoming matches. In general, their performance appears to hold promise, establishing them as formidable competitors for any opposing team.

The Afghanistan cricket team faced challenges in 2023, participating in 11 ODI matches and securing just three victories. Their win percentage stands at 27.27%, indicating a demanding ODI journey for AFG. Improvement in their performance will be essential in the matches ahead.

Although they face difficulties, Afghanistan has a track record of recovering from adversity, and with a well-thought-out approach, they can reverse their fortunes. Cricket enthusiasts around the world will be keen to see how the team fares in upcoming matches and tournaments.

Match details:

Location: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dhar
Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Hotstar, Star Sports Network

Pitch Report: 

The field at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dhar is likely to be slightly deteriorated. We anticipate the pitch to be even and conducive to high-scoring matches, offering both batsmen and bowlers opportunities. The captain winning the toss will probably opt to bat first and set a target for the opposing team.

Squads: 

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.

PREDICTED XIs:

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

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

Head-to-Head:

Total Matches Played- 15

Afghanistan- 6 Victories

Bangladesh- 9 Victories