The Afghanistan team will return on July 1 for the ODI series, consisting of three matches. The series will begin on July 5, and the other two matches will be held on July 8 and July 11 at Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. All the matches will start at 2 pm Bangladesh time. Although Bangladesh has not faced so many matches against Afghanistan, this series will play a vital role in preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup and ICC Cricket World Cup.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head ODI Records So Far
Table: BAN vs AFG head-to head ODI Match records todate
| Matches | Competition | Year | Winner | Score |
| Match 1 | Asia Cup | 2014 | Afghanistan won by 32 runs |
AFG: 254/6; BAN: 222/10 |
| Match 2 | ICC Cricket World Cup | 2015 | Bangladesh won by 105 runs |
BAN: 267/10 AFG: 162/10 |
| Match 3 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2016 | Bangladesh won by 7 runs |
BAN: 265/10 AFG: 258/10 |
| Match 4 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2016 | Afghanistan won by 2 wickets |
BAN: 208/10 AFG: 212/8 |
| Match 5 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2016 | Bangladesh won by 141 runs |
BAN: 279/8 AFG: 138/10 |
| Match 6 | Asia Cup | 2018 | Afghanistan won by 136 runs |
AFG: 255/7 BAN: 119/10 |
| Match 7 | Asia Cup | 2018 | Bangladesh won by 3 runs |
BAN: 249/7 AFG: 246/7 |
| Match 8 | ICC Cricket World Cup | 2019 | Bangladesh won by 62 runs |
BAN: 262/7 AFG: 200/10 |
| Match 9 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2022 | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets | AFG: 215/10
BAN: 219/6 |
| Match 10 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2022 | Bangladesh won by 88 runs |
BAN: 306/4 AFG: 218/10 |
| Match 11 | Afghanistan in Bangladesh ODI Series | 2022 | Afghanistan won by 7 wickets |
BAN: 192/10 AGF: 193/3 |
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Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played a total of 11 ODI matches against each other. Out of these 11 matches, Bangladesh has won 7 of them, which means they have won about 64% of the matches. On the other hand, Afghanistan has won 4 matches, which is about 36% of the total. So, based on their past ODI encounters, Bangladesh has been more successful than Afghanistan.
The first time Bangladesh and Afghanistan faced each other in a one-day international (ODI) match was on March 1, 2014, during the Asia Cup. The most recent ODI match between the two teams happened on February 28, 2022.
So far, Bangladesh has met Afghanistan three times in the Asian Cup, in 2014 and 2018. In these three matches, Bangladesh won only once in the 2014 super four round. Further, they met twice in the ICC Cricket World Cup, and Bangladesh won both matches. Apart from these competitive events, both countries faced each other in two bilateral ODI series in 2016 and 2022. However, Bangladesh won both series by 2-1.
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BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2016
In the first match of the 2016 series, Bangladesh emerged victorious, winning by 7 runs. Bangladesh set a target of 265 runs, and Afghanistan came close with a score of 258 runs but fell short. The second match saw Afghanistan turn the tables, winning by 2 wickets. Bangladesh scored 208 runs, but Afghanistan chased it down, scoring 212 runs with just 2 wickets remaining. However, Bangladesh came back strongly in the third match, winning by a massive margin of 141 runs. Bangladesh scored a total of 279 runs, and Afghanistan could only manage 138 runs in response. Overall, the series showcased some thrilling encounters and competitive performances from both teams.
BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022
In the first match, Bangladesh won by 4 wickets. Afghanistan scored 215 runs in 10 wickets, but Bangladesh did a good job and reached 219 runs with 4 wickets remaining. The second match was dominated by Bangladesh, who won by a big margin of 88 runs. Bangladesh scored a high total of 306 runs, and Afghanistan could only manage to score 218 runs. However, Afghanistan fought back and won the third match by 7 wickets. Bangladesh had a hard time scoring and was all out for 192 runs, while Afghanistan easily scored 193 runs with 7 wickets left. In the end, Bangladesh won the series by winning two out of the three matches. Both teams played well and showed good competition.
BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2023: Who is the Favourite to Win?
Bangladesh have already become a favorite by winning the Test match against the Afghans. Apart from this, Bangladesh’s win in the last two series against Ireland also makes it positive about winning against Afghanistan. Considering their past performances, Bangladesh seems to have a winning probability in the upcoming ODI series in 2023. However, cricket is a sport where anything can happen, and Afghanistan has proven to be a strong opponent.
Furthermore, Bangladesh’s star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan and Afghanistan’s star player Rashid Khan are back in their teams. They were absent from the Test match. As these two players can change the momentum at any time, anything can happen. So, it will be an exciting and closely contested series between the two teams.
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Final Words
Although Bangladesh blew away the Afghans in the only Test match, it will not be easy to win the ODI matches. Bangladesh won the Test match by a record margin of 546 runs. Rashid Khan is returning to the squad, and both teams are close in terms of strength in ODI. The Afghans will come back refreshed after a break, and the loss in the Test match will surely influence them to take revenge. So, after the upcoming ODI series, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan head-to-head record will surely change significantly.