Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI for BAN vs AFG, pitch report and where to watch on OTT

Bangladesh is gearing up to face Afghanistan in the 3rd match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in Dharamsala. Bangladesh has secured just one win in their last five ODI matches, while Afghanistan has struggled without a win in their previous five ODIs.

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Bangladesh holds the advantage in their head-to-head encounters with Afghanistan. In their last ODI meeting, Bangladesh secured a commanding win, defeating Afghanistan by a margin of 89 runs.

Head-to-head: These two teams have clashed 15 times in this format, with Bangladesh emerging victorious in nine matches, while Afghanistan has claimed victory in six games. 

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Details

Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Match: Bangladesh (BAN) vs Afghanistan (AFG), 3rd Match

Date: Friday, October 07, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan expected playing 11:

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Saleem Safi

BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Wicketkeeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Mushfiqur Rahim

Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Live Streaming Details:

Live Streaming: Hotstar

TV: Star Sports Network

BAN vs AFG - Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is expected to be a batsman-friendly surface, with some opportunities for pacers to shine. Historically, teams have preferred chasing on this ground, adding an extra element of thrill to the match.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan squad:

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (C), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.