Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN 2024, Today Match Prediction 11 November 2024

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis

The three-match ODI series set up nicely, with each side winning a game. The Afghans won the first game comfortably, and the Bangladeshis put up a strong fight in the last game, winning by 68 runs. The two sides would battle hard in the third game to grab the series. Both teams have a lot of riding, especially for Bangladesh, as their recent form in this format hasn’t been much to write about. 

Afghanistan has won the last four out of five games the team has played. The conditions in the UAE suit the team, and they would like to use it to their advantage. Bangladesh has struggled in the last seven weeks, with this being their first win after eight consecutive losses. It will be interesting to see if they can build on this momentum and upset the Afghans.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

AFG

L W L W W

AFG

184/10 in 43.3 4.23

AFG vs BAN 2024

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs 09 Nov 2024

BAN

252/7 in 50.0 5.04

AFG

235/10 in 49.4 4.73

AFG vs BAN 2024

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs 06 Nov 2024

BAN

143/10 in 34.3 4.14

AFG

169/10 in 34.0 4.97

AFG vs SA 2024

South Africa beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets 22 Sep 2024

RSA

170/3 in 33.0 5.15

AFG

311/4 in 50.0 6.22

AFG vs SA 2024

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 177 runs 20 Sep 2024

RSA

134/10 in 34.2 3.9

AFG

107/4 in 26.0 4.12

AFG vs SA 2024

Afghanistan beat South Africa by 6 wickets 18 Sep 2024

RSA

106/10 in 33.3 3.16

BAN

W L W L W

AFG

184/10 in 43.3 4.23

AFG vs BAN 2024

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs 09 Nov 2024

BAN

252/7 in 50.0 5.04

AFG

235/10 in 49.4 4.73

AFG vs BAN 2024

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs 06 Nov 2024

BAN

143/10 in 34.3 4.14

BAN

237/6 in 40.2 5.88

BAN vs SL 2024

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets 18 Mar 2024

SL

235/10 in 50.0 4.7

BAN

286/7 in 50.0 5.72

BAN vs SL 2024

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets 15 Mar 2024

SL

287/7 in 47.1 6.08

BAN

257/4 in 44.4 5.75

BAN vs SL 2024

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets 13 Mar 2024

SL

255/10 in 48.5 5.22

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

Hashmatullah Shahidi will be upset with his batsmen. In the last game, they failed to chase an easy target on a good batting surface. The side has enjoyed good form in recent games, and the conditions in UAE suit them. Shahidi would like to see a strong comeback from his players and win the series. 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal are good hitters, and the team expects an electrifying start from the pair. Rahmat Shah played well in the last game and will look to do well in the middle order with Azmatullah Omarzai and Hashmatullah Shahidi. Mohammad Nabi is in good form, and he will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order with Gulbadin Naib and Rashid Khan. 

Fazalhaq Farooqi and Allah Ghazanfar must strike early, as Bangladesh has a strong top order that can run away with the game. Rashid Khan is the X-factor in this attack, and he must strike in the middle overs with Mohammad Nabi. Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Nangeyalia Kharote add strength to the attack.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sediqullah Atal, Nangyal Kharote, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Allah Ghazanfar

Bangladesh Preview

Najmul Hossain Shanto's team finally had something to cheer about after seven weeks of misery, where they lost eight games in a row. The batting lineup finally delivered the goods with the odds stacked against them. Shanto would expect a similar show from his players to win this series and restore lost pride. 

Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar delivered a good start in the last game, and the side expects a similar show. Najmul Hossain Shanto played a captain’s knock in the last game, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Towhid Hridoy. Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, andb Nasum Ahmed must contribute in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack did a good job in the last game. Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam will look for early breakthroughs to put the Afghans under pressure. Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mustafizur Rahman must use their experience in the middle overs. The side will also need a good show in the ing role from Nasum Ahmed and Mahmudullah. 

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:

Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be clear skies and a humid evening in Sharjah. Batting conditions would be good as the track has always produced big scores. Batsmen can easily play the ball on the rise, and bowlers must use their variations well. The average first-inning score is 254 runs, and the side batting first would like 300 on the board.

AFG vs BAN Pitch Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been a batting paradise with its flat surface, short boundaries, and fast outfield, allowing batsmen to score runs. Fast bowlers have found it difficult to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well, as the odd ball can take a sharp turn on this wicket.

Toss: To Bat

We witnessed slow surfaces in both games, with the side batting first, winning by big margins. The batsmen struggled to time the ball in the second innings. Chasing a score on a slowing surface won’t be easy, and the team winning the toss would look to bat first in this game.