BAN vs AFG: Bangladesh will lock horns against Afghanistan in the 1st ODI of the Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram.
Afghanistan is on a tour of Bangladesh for a 3-match ODI series and a 2-match T20I series. The ODI series is scheduled to kick off from the 23rd of February while the T20I series will begin from the 3rd March.
Bangladesh last played a ODI series against Afghanistan in 2016 where they won it 2-1 against them. However, things will be different now. Tamim Iqbal will lead the Bangladeshi side while Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Afghanistan ODI team. Both the teams will be looking to start the series on a victorious note.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats, updates and dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for 1st ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
BAN vs AFG Match Details
- Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI
- Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
- Time: 10:30 AM (IST)
- Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
BAN vs AFG Pitch Report
The wicket is expected to favour batters and bowlers. Having said that, the teams are unaware how the wicket plays since it’s the first match of the series and hence bowling first is a good option.
BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XI
Bangladesh Playing XI
Tamim Iqbal (C), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain / Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Liton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim.
Afghanistan Playing XI
Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazal Haq, Gulbadin Naib, Yamin Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmat Shah, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 255 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 4
- Matches Lost: 1
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
Bangladesh & Afghanistan Last 5 Matches Stats
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BAN vs AFG Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (ODI Career) |
|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 277 Wickets & 6600 Runs |
| Mohammad Nabi | 2817 Runs & 132 Wickets |
| Tamim Iqbal | 7666 Runs |
| Rashid Khan | 146 Wickets & 1040 Runs |
| Mustafizur Rahman | 127 Wickets |
BAN vs AFG Captaincy Picks
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Rashid Khan
- Tamim Iqbal
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Liton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-Rounders: Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Gulbadin Naib
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
- Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
- Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Liton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Tamim Iqbal, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi
- All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi
- Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Nasum Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Captain: Tamim Iqbal
- Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Probable Winner Of The Match
Bangladesh is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.