BAN vs AFG Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jul 11, 2023
Afghanistan will be looking to make a historic clean sweep of the ODI series as it faces Bangladesh for the 3rd and final ODI on Tuesday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan head-to-head record
Of the 13 matches played between the two teams, Bangladesh has won 7, while Afghanistan has won 6.
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BAN vs AFG Team Previews
Bangladesh
Bangladesh were excellent in all formats of the game since the start of this year. But they suddenly seemed to be caught in a downward spiral and lost back-to-back matches against Afghanistan. This is the first time that they have lost a bilateral series against Afghanistan, and will look to score a face-saving win.
The abrupt retirement of Tamim Iqbal, their most experienced batsman, in the middle of the tournament hasn’t helped either. Mohammad Naim replaced him at the top of the order and opened the batting with stand-in skipper Litton Das in the previous match, but wasn’t too impressive.
There is now added responsibility on middle-order batsmen Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, and Mushfiqur Rahim to score runs. All-rounders Afif Hossain, Shakib Al-Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz add depth to the batting but neither of them have been able to get going with the bat.
Shakib however has done well with the ball and will once again play an important role here. Hasan Mahmud and Mustafizur Rahman will spearhead the pace attack, with Ebadot Hossain and Mehidy Hasan chipping in during the middle overs.
Bangladesh Playing 11
Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Naim Sheikh.
Afghanistan
After facing a huge defeat in the only Test match, Afghanistan has bounced back in style here. The team, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi has been clinical in its performance and will be hoping to continue with the same form here. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran are in scintillating form.
The duo put up a 256-run opening stand in the last match, which is the highest-ever partnership for Afghanistan for any wicket, to set the stage for the team to reach a massive total. The middle order did face a mini collapse as the likes of Rahmat Shah, Shahidi, as well as Najibullah Zadran fell cheaply.
However, the visitors do bat quite deep thanks to all-rounders like Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan. Fazalhaq Farooqi has been brilliant with the new ball and has picked up 3 wickets in both matches so far, while also being very economical. His partner, Azmatullah Omarzai hasn’t been that consistent though.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan have bowled excellent spells too, keeping the pressure on the opposition batsmen during the middle overs.
Afghanistan Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Abdul Rahman, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar.
BAN vs AFG Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
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Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at Chattogram is well-balanced, providing equal opportunities to the batsmen as well as the bowlers. There are a few green patches that will help the quicker bowlers, while there are some patches where the ball will grip the surface. However, the batsmen will be able to play their shots once they settle down.
The team batting first will look to score 300 or more runs.
The skies will remain overcast and there is a forecast of rain, leading to interruptions.
BAN vs AFG Betting Tips
While Bangladesh started the tournament as firm favorites, they have been dominated by Afghanistan in all departments in the first two matches. Looking at the form of the visitors, it wouldn’t be surprising to see them going for the kill in this match.
Bet on Afghanistan to win.
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The opening pair for Afghanistan is in excellent form in this tournament. They scored 67 runs during the Powerplay in the last match. With the seamers from Bangladesh not being in the best of forms, we expect Afghanistan to once again play well during the Powerplay.
The pitch at Chattogram is good to bat on. Afghanistan's batting line-up has some big hitters of the ball and the team scored 10 maximums in the last match. We are expecting another good performance from the team.
The pitch at Chattogram is good to bat on and has hosted quite a few high-scoring encounters in the past. Both Afghanistan and Bangladesh have some quality players on the team who are capable of playing big innings. We, therefore, think that we are likely to see at least 1 century being scored.
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Cricket Betting Tips
- Highest opening partnership - India W (1.55) and 1 more BANW vs INDW betting tip
- Total runs in the highest scoring over of the match - Over 22.5 (1.95) and 2 more MI vs SRH betting tips
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto to become the top batter. - 4.10 and 3 more BAN vs ZIM betting tips
- Delhi Capitals to win the toss - 1.90 and 4 more DC vs RR betting tips
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