The three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is set to begin on Wednesday (November 6) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams will look to gain momentum as they gear up for this exciting contest on UAE soil.
Although Afghanistan and Bangladesh haven’t crossed paths frequently in the 50-over format, this series promises to bring an engaging battle. Afghanistan enters the competition on the back of a confident performance against South Africa, having clinched a three-match ODI series in September. With the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as their home ground for this series as well, the Afghan team will likely carry forward their positive momentum and look to make the most of familiar conditions.
For Bangladesh, this ODI leg marks a return after an extended break. Their last one-day appearance was back in March, in a series against Sri Lanka that ended in victory. Despite that success, the lack of 50-overs cricket means they may need to work harder to get back into rhythm. The team’s strategy and performance will be keenly observed, as they look to adjust to Sharjah’s unique playing conditions.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 1st ODI:
- Date and Time: November 6, 02:00 pm local time/ 10:00 am GMT/ 03:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, renowned for its short boundaries, generally features a slow pitch. Though the pitch lacks speed, the close boundaries often make it easier for batters to rack up high scores. Consequently, the captain who wins the toss might opt to bowl first and chase down the target.
AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rishad Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc)
- Choice 2: Rashid Khan (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc)
Also READ: AFG vs BAN 2024 – Afghanistan’s best playing XI for the ODI series against Bangladesh
AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Noor Ahmad, Towhid Hridoy
AFG vs BAN Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 6, 10:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad Malik
Bangladesh: Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Zakir Hasan (wk), Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana
Also READ: AFG vs BAN 2024 – Bangladesh’s best playing XI for the ODI series against Afghanistan
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