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In a highly anticipated clash, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are all set to lock horns in the first match of their three-match One Day International (ODI) series on Wednesday. The exciting contest will take place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Bangladesh, led by Tamim Iqbal, will be eager to make a strong start to the series. The team’s captain has recently returned from a string of injuries that kept him away from the cricketing action. Iqbal’s return is expected to provide stability and experience to the home side. Further, excitement looms in the air with the return of their star all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, who missed the last Test match due to a finger injury, but recovered in time to rejoin the squad for the ODI series.
On the other hand, Afghanistan enter the contest with their star spin duo, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, back in action. The spinners missed the solitary Test match against Bangladesh but are now raring to go in the limited-overs format.
The clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan promises to be an enthralling battle, with both teams eager to stamp their authority and gain early momentum in the series. Fans can expect a keenly contested match as the two sides go head-to-head in the 50-over format.
Pitch report:
Over the years, the Chattogram pitch has consistently favoured spinners and a score of near 280 can pose a significant challenge. Opting to field after winning the toss would be the recommended approach at this venue.
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mushfiqur Rahim
- Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tamim Iqbal
- All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Bowlers: Rashid Khan (vc), Mustafizur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Probable XIs:
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal (c), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Zia-ur-Rehman.
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- BAN wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 45-55
- AFG total: 260-270
Case 2:
- AFG wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 50-60
- BAN total: 270-280
Team bowling first to win the contest.
