Bangladesh won the toss against Afghanistan and opted to bat first in their second match of the ongoing Asia Cup in Lahore, Pakistan.
The Tigers lost their first match against Sri Lanka, making their second match tough. A defeat in today’s match will eliminate the Tigers from the Asia Cup.
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Bangladesh made three changes— Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, and Afif Hossain added in today’s match to replace Tanzid Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi Hasan.
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Afghanistan XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt.), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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Bangladesh XI:
Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (capt.), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shamim Hossain Patwary, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam