Bangladesh v Afghanistan match preview

Bangladesh are seeking redemption after a disappointing 2023 Asia Cup and off-field controversies embroiling skipper Shakib Al Hasan and senior player Tamim Iqbal. They looked good in the opening warm-up match against Sri Lanka, knocking off a target of 264 in 42 overs. With Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz firing in the top order, they look well placed to bring about an end to their recent struggles with the bat.

Meanwhile, Afghainstan’s recent form hasn’t looked convincing either. Hasmatullah Shahidi’s men will look to turn things around following a 3-0 series ODI series whitewash at the hands of Pakistan and an underwhelming Asia Cup 2023 campaign. However, a comfortable win against Sri Lanka in their second practice game was a much-needed boost to their confidence.

BAN vs AFG fantasy tips

# Mehidy Hasan Miraz has looked in fine touch in the top order lately. He scored an unbeaten 112 and took 1-41 with the ball in a group-stage game against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2023.

# Southpaw Najmul Hossain Shanto should be an obvious choice from Bangladesh. He has been their leading run-scorer this year, racking up 698 runs at an average of 49.85.

# Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have been one of the most valuable batting pairs of late. The duo scored their second 200-run partnership in an ODI against Pakistan in 2023. Their consistency makes them a safe pick from the Afghanistan squad.

# Pacer Taskin Ahmed is a no-brainer. He has been the most successful Bangladesh bowler in 2023, with 21 scalps at 16.85 under his belt.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan predicted XIs

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

BAN vs AFG Dream11 team

Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy.

All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nabi.

Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mustafizur Rahman.

Captaincy options: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rashid Khan.

Potential swaps: Liton Das for Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tanzid Hasan for Towhid Hridoy.