Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh 2023 Cricket Prediction | 1st ODI: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at a glance

• Afghanistan’s ODI squad will be strengthened by the return of renowned spinner Rashid Khan.
• In the last ten games at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, pace bowlers have taken 72 wickets, while spinners have taken 59.
• Bangladesh’s in-form hitter, Najmul Hossain Shanto, is coming off two centuries in a one-off Test against Afghanistan.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Team Preview

Bangladesh

The focus now switches to the ODI leg, which is anticipated to be an exciting series, following a one-sided contest in the lone Test, where Bangladesh hammered Afghanistan by 546 runs. Bangladesh will be mindful of the danger Afghanistan poses as the host country. With a strong spin assault led by players like Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Izharulhaq Naveed, as well as a strong batting lineup that includes players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, and Mohammed Nabi, among others, Afghanistan has improved as a team.

Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the Test, has rejoined the ODI squad. Taskin Ahmed, who was added to the Test match after recovering from an injury, was also kept in the ODI series.

Afghanistan

With pacer Taskin Ahmed and experienced Shakib Al Hasan returning to the ODI squad, Bangladesh can boast of a strong team. Also eligible for the series are people like Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The two teams appear to be evenly balanced on paper, which is a recipe for an exciting series.

Rashid Khan has rejoined the squad after missing the Test match. Izharulhaq Naveed, a spinner, has received his maiden ODI call-up but is unlikely to play in the first ODI.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Team Playing Squads

Bangladesh Squads

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Najmul Hossain, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hirdoy, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Ebadot Hossain.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Zia ur Rehman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Team Form in Last 5 Matches

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan outfield report

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium

The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Stadium to slow down as the match grows, and chasing will be difficult given the spin attack of both teams. It will be a simple decision to win the toss and bat first.

The forecast calls for rain with a probability of more than 80%. The forthcoming contest could be shortened.

The bowlers will benefit from the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. It will bat well in the early few innings but will slow down as the game goes. As previously stated, the team that bats first will have an edge.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Final Prediction

Winning the toss

• Bangladesh

Player of the Match

• Bangladesh – Najmul Hossain

Most sixes

• Bangladesh – Najmul Hossain 
• Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran

Most wickets

• Bangladesh – Taskin Ahmed 
• Afghanistan – Rashid Khan

Most runs

• Bangladesh – Tamim Iqbal 
• Afghanistan – Ibrahim Zadran

Team Scores Batting First

• Bangladesh – 290+
• Afghanistan – 260+

According to our prediction, Bangladesh will win this match.