Afg vs Ban three matches T20I series kick off at Sharjah cricket stadium in Abu Dhabi, the cricketing fans is once again reminded that contests between these two sides are rarely one sided , this encounter isn’t just about runs and wickets , it’s about adaptability, showing who handles better pressure.
Team Preview
Afghanistan
Their biggest weapon remains their spin department, led by captain Rashid Khan, who continues to be the game-changer in middle overs. Supported by Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad, Afghanistan’s spinners are capable of turning matches on their own, especially in UAE conditions. On the batting front, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediquallah Atal provides explosiveness at the top, while Ibrahim Zadran brings stability, while in middle order , Darwish Rasooli and Mohammad Nabi ability to rotate strike and anchor the innings, Azmatullah omarzai and Rashid Khan give finishing touch with quick fire,The pace attack, spearheaded by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, adds balance with early swing and variations at the death.
Bangladesh
Jaker Ali who leads the side absence of regular captain Liton das who missed this series because of injury, At the top order Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan who start the innings , while in middle order Towhid Hirdoy, Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain who provide stability and anchor the innings in middle overs, down the order provide Jaker Ali and Mohammad Saifuddin provide finishing touch, however, lies in their bowling. Mustafizur Rahman’s variations make him a proven match-winner in UAE conditions, while Shoriful Islam and Taskin Ahmed bring raw pace. In the spin department, Mahedi Hasan and Rishad Hossain are capable of controlling the flow of runs.
Afg vs Ban Head to Head Records
Total matches played: 13
Afg win : 7
Ban win : 6
No Results: 0
Pitch Report
Sharjah pitch known for balanced pitch, while pace bowlers gets early moments with new ball as the game progresses pitch slow down and spinners comes in to play vital role in middle overs, average score at Sharjah is 148 in first innings,so teams prefer winning the toss and bat first.
Predicted playing XIs
Afghanistan
Rahmatullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediquallah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Naveen ul haq, Farooqi haq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hirdoy, Sammim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk/c), Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib , Mustafizur Rahman,
Key players to watch out
Rahmatullah Gurbaz: His agressive batting approach in power play provide steady starts and give early momentum, he will play key role.
Mohammad Nabi: with all round ability to change game quickly with both bat and bowl,we have already seen in Asia cup against Sri Lanka of quick fire knock 60 off 22 balls.
Towhid Hirdoy: His ability to anchor the innings and rotate strike and take on bowler according to situation.
Mustafizur Rahman : His slower cutters and yorkers are tailor-made for sharjah wickets. In the death overs, his skill could define the result.
Prediction
In case 1
If Afghanistan batting first set competitive total 170 , if strike early and put pressure on inconsistent middle order,Afghanistan win.
If Bangladesh batting first made 160 , with new ball strike early then Bangladesh win .