Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Match Prediction, Reports, Stats...

The three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to begin on November 6, 2024, at the Sharjah Cricket Ground. Not many 50-over matches have been played between the two teams. But the upcoming season will undoubtedly be a fascinating one.

Afghanistan recently defeated the Proteas in a three-match series that took place in September after putting on a strong showing. The team will undoubtedly be full of confidence to perform well because the upcoming ODIs will be held at the same location. The last 50-over match Bangladesh played was in March of this year. They haven't played internationally for a while, despite winning that specific series. It will be interesting to observe how they approach the situation.  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Details:

• Match: 1st ODI of the Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3-ODI Series, 2024
• Date & Time: Wednesday, 6th November, 15:30 Local Time
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Pitch Report:

Historically a well-balanced facility, Sharjah Cricket Stadium now seems to favour bowlers, particularly spinners, because of its slow turn and low bounce. Over the previous ten ODI matches, the average score has been about 229 here. With an average score of 228 in the first innings and 168 in the second, teams that bat first enjoy a small advantage. Afghanistan's 311/4 versus South Africa in September 2024 was the best score ever scored in a recent match. There haven't been many successful run chases over 240; the UAE's best was 206/3 against the West Indies in June 2023. A difficult batting situation is to be expected, particularly in the second innings.

Head to Head:

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Batters: Rahmat Shah, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Malik, Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), and Sediqullah Atal
All-Rounders: Muhammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, and Azmatullah Omarzai
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ikram Alikhil
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Naveed Zadran, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, AM Ghazanfar, and Nangeyalia Kharote

Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:

Batters: Mahmudullah, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, and Najmul Hossain Shanto (c).
All-rounders: Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, and Mehidy Hasan
Wicketkeepers: Zakir Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Jaker Ali 
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, and Rishad Hossain

Winner Prediction:

Afghanistan is most likely to win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is solely based on the author's understanding. Do your research before making any decisions. 

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