Afghanistan and Bangladesh AFG vs. BAN will play each other in Match 3 of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 7. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala will host the game.
Afghanistan recently defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets employing the DLS technique in their second pre-tournament match in Guwahati. In the meantime, the team’s opening match against South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram was called off owing to heavy rain. Afghanistan also had a horrible competition, losing to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the group round to be eliminated from the 2023 Asia Cup.
In contrast, Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by a large margin in their opening exhibition game in Guwahati. They failed to win the second game, losing to England, the defending champions, by a score of four wickets (DLS method), in the same stadium.
AFG vs. BAN Match Details:
| Match | Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh, , Match 3 |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Date & Time | Saturday, October 7, 10:30 AM (IST) |
| Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Report on the pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium:
The HPCA Stadium’s fields typically favor bowlers. True bounce will be produced by the wickets at the black soil pitches. The most recent ODI played here serves as evidence that the HPCA’s tracks are advantageous for medium pacers. According to the four ODIs played at this location, the team chasing has fared better than the teams batting first.
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Afghanistan Won | 6 |
| Bangladesh Won | 9 |
| First Played | 01-Mar-2014 |
| Last Played | 03-Sep-2023 |
AFG vs. BAN Potential Starting XI
Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi are among the players who contributed to the victory.
Bngladesh
Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan/Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk),
Most likely top performers:
Most Likely Best Batter:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(AFG)
The finest batter in the third one-day international between Afghanistan and Bangladesh might be Rahmanullah Gurbaz. In the team’s exhibition game against Sri Lanka, the young wicketkeeper-batter contributed well, hitting 119 runs off 92 deliveries. The 21-year-old has racked up 958 runs—including five centuries—in 26 games, averaging 38.32 runs per game. In the ongoing World Cup, he is thrilled to support his team in their opening game.
Most likely Best Bowler:
Taskin Ahmed(BAN)
The best bowler for Bangladesh versus Afghanistan is anticipated to be Taskin Ahmed. In Guwahati’s exhibition match against England, the right-armer recorded one wicket. With nine wickets from four games at an economy rate of 5.13, the 28-year-old was Bangladesh’s top wicket-taker in the 2023 Asia Cup.
India
