The much-awaited 2023 ODI World Cup kicked off on October 5 and each of the 10 participants is one by one starting their campaign in the marquee event. Bangladesh and Afghanistan are all set to begin their World Cup journey in Match 3 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday, October 7.
Both teams enter the Premier 50-over tournament as underdogs, but they can certainly spoil the party of some favourites. In the last five ODIs played, Bangladesh have won just one match and lost three. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have won two and lost as many games.
Match Details:
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 3rd Match, ODI World Cup 2023
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Date & Time: Saturday, October 7, 10:30 AM (IST)
Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
Pitch Report:
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is a batters’ favourite and is expected to behave the same when AFG and BAN lock horns. Pace bowlers are expected to make an impact while assisting the spinners in the middle phase of the game. The captain who wins the toss may choose to chase as they have a target in front of them, making their job easier in batting paradise.
Injury News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BAN vs AFG, 3rd ODI Match Probable Playing XIs:
Bangladesh Playing XI:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan/Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Afghanistan Won | 6 |
| Bangladesh Won | 9 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Head-to-Head Contest in Dream11:
Wicketkeepers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters – Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mustafizur Rahman
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Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Grand League Contest in Dream11:
Wicketkeepers – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters – Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah
All-rounders – Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
Bowlers – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman
Players to Avoid:
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mahmudullah
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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