Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2023: Playing XI for BAN vs AFG, pitch report and more

The 4th match of the Asia Cup 2023 will see Bangladesh take on Afghanistan at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. After a disappointing defeat to the co-hosts, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh will be eager to make a strong comeback against Afghanistan who will be playing their first game of the tournament.

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In their season opener, Bangladesh experienced a significant batting collapse as they managed to get 164 runs on the board. Sri Lanka chased down the total with 10 overs to spare. Najmul Hossain Shanto was the lone standout performer for the Bangladesh side, amassing 89 runs.

On the other hand, Afghanistan recently suffered a series loss in ODIs to Pakistan, who secured a clean sweep in the three-match series. The side will aim to bounce back strongly as they boast a formidable batting lineup and a potent spin-bowling attack. 

Asia Cup 2023: BAN vs AFG Match Overview

Tournament: Asia Cup 2023

Match: BAN vs AFG, Match 04

Day/Date: Sunday / September 03, 2023

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Asia Cup 2023: BAN vs AFG Probable Playing11

Afghanistan (Probable XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh (Probable XI): Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Allrounders: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Ibrahim Zadran (VC)

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

BAN vs AFG - Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:

This stadium holds the distinction of being one of the oldest in Pakistan, hosting international matches since 1959. The pitch here has consistently favoured neither batsmen nor bowlers exclusively. It doesn't offer significant bounce to seam bowlers, and there isn't excessive lateral movement for the ball. Due to the pitch's slow nature, spinners may come into their own during the middle overs. Among them, leg-spinners could prove to be more effective than off-spinners at this venue.