Bangladesh were unable to sweep Afghanistan in the one-day international series after losing the third match. The hosts will have another chance to whitewash the visitors when both teams meet for the second T20I on March 5 at SBNCS, Mirpur. Bangladesh must win the second match as the twenty20 series has only two games. On the other hand, Afghanistan have no choice but to win the match in order to level the BAN vs AFG T20I series in 2022. The second T20I match preview is discussed in this article. Second Match Preview of Bangladesh-Afghanistan T20I Series 2022 Bangladesh team management would be anticipating the same level of performance from their players as they did in the previous encounter. Oppositely, Afghanistan will be hoping that their top-order shines in this do-or-die contest. The match will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday (Bangladesh Standard Time) at SBNCS, Mirpur. Bangladesh Litton Das has been in excellent form in all formats since the beginning of the year, which should please the selectors. Litton is Bangladesh's best grammatical batter, and his consistency with the bat is crucial to the team's success. Read Legendary Australia cricketer Shane Warne dies at 52 Bangladesh's opening worries have yet to be fixed, which is a major concern. Debutant Munim Shahriar didn't last long, and Mohammad Naim failed once more with the bat in the opening match of the series. Mushfiqur Rahim is expected to return to the playing XI, and Naim might be sidelined to make room for the veteran. Bangladesh's bowlers were outstanding in the opening encounter. Nasum Ahmed single-handedly demolished Afghanistan's top order and he will certainly be a major concern for the visiting team. Shakib completed his 400th limited-overs wicket in the previous encounter, and Shoriful excelled with his accuracy. This bowling unit is more than capable of upsetting Afghanistan's batting order.  Predicted playing XI Top Order: Litton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed. Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh Seek Resurgence in Twenty20 Format Afghanistan The overall performance of the Afghanistan team was concerning in the opening encounter. They didn't have their best outing in the series-opening match. The bowling unit performed well, but the batters were underwhelming.    This Afghan top order is inexperienced, and they will require more time to get foreign expertise. However, as we witnessed in the first match, this is a significant advantage for Bangladesh. The Afghanistan team needs a strong start in the match for a competitive total. The top order in this match must tick in order for this to happen. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb, and Nabi need to step up in the bowling unit to put greater pressure on the Bangladesh batters. Afghanistan must restrict Bangladesh in between 130 to 140 for creating a better opportunity to win the match.   Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Players to Watch Predicted Playing XI  Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Hazratullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Middle Orders: Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmed        Pitch Report and Weather Saturday will be bright, with no rain in the forecast. The first match pitch was a little grassy, which was not ideal for Afghanistan spinners. Bangladesh had dominated for the majority part of the game on that surface. Therefore, the second match is anticipated to be played on the same surface. Bottom Line Afghanistan team is expected to make a strong recovery in the second match in order to even the series. They are a tough T20 side, and overcoming them twice in a row will be difficult for Bangladesh. On the contrary, the Bangladeshi team may draw a lot of positives from their thrashing victory in the series opener. The Mahmudullah-led team will seek to capitalize on a new-look Afghanistan team in order to clinch a clean sweep against them for the first time. Overall, the second match of the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 is predicted to be enthralling.    Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh Aim to Leapfrog Afghanistan in ICC Rankings

The Bangladesh twenty20 team will be seeking to make a strong comeback during the bilateral series against Afghanistan after a dismal T20 World Cup 2021 and Pakistan series. Bangladesh have lost their previous eight matches and haven't played a T20I series since November of last year. Except for Tamim Iqbal, senior players have returned to the T20I setup, while Afghanistan have dropped some of its regular T20 players for the series. The first match preview of the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 is discussed in this article. First Match Preview of BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022 Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah Riyad wants a brave effort from his team now that experienced players have returned to the squad. Oppositely, Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi will rely primarily on his star players in the absence of some experienced members. The match will begin at 3 p.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time) on Thursday. Bangladesh Bangladesh's last two T20 series were a complete disaster that no one wants to remember. The T20 team needs a fresh start with some strong performances from its players. The most crucial thing is that they require consistent performances from its top order. Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Players to Watch The openers have struggled to make an impression on an international stage. Mohammad Naim has tried to fill Tamim's role but his strike rotation has been poor and ineffective on most occasions. Munim Shahriar received his first call-up, he had a good season in the BPL 2022. Munim's performance wowed everyone and he may make his international debut in the first match. Yasir Ali and Afif Hossain will need to prove that they are improving as players in the middle order, especially while facing Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Mustafiz's cutter, Taskin's pace, and Nasum's spin should be excellent against Afghanistan batters. Besides, senior members will have to deal with issues sensibly when necessary. Read BAN vs AFG 2022: Notable T20I records between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Predicted playing XI Top Order: Liton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan;  Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim (wicket-keeper), Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan; Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed.  Read BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh Aim to Leapfrog Afghanistan in ICC Rankings Afghanistan Afghanistan's main concern would be the absence of several of its experienced players, as well as the performance of the newcomers against a difficult Bangladeshi team. Captain Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Najibullah Zadran will be responsible for the bulk of the responsibilities. Afghanistan's bowling unit is quite strong, and there is little doubt that their bowling is among the best in the game's shortest format. That's why Afghanistan will feel more at ease defending against Bangladesh than chasing.   Fazalhaq Farooqi has been a revolution for Afghanistan since the Bangladesh tour. He will be in charge of the Afghan pace attack. Besides, Mujeeb, Nabi, and Rashid will cause a lot of problems for Bangladesh batters. Read ICC Test Championship: SA maintain fourth position after series draw against NZ Afghanistan require a strong start from the openers in the batting order, particularly from Hazratullah Zazai. Najibullah and Nabi in the middle order will have to take the team to victory. Predicted Playing XI         Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Hazratullah Zazai, Darwish Rasooli, Middle Orders: Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.   Read ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues Pitch Report and Weather  According to forecasts on Thursday, the match will be played on a sunny day, ideal for a T20 encounter. SBNCS in Mirpur pitches assist spinners, and wickets are usually kept the same for T20 matches. The BPL 2022 later phases saw some high-scoring encounters. Therefore, the series may feature batting-friendly pitches. Bottom Line Winning the ODI series against Afghanistan was expected from the Bangladesh team and they deservedly won the contest by a 2-1 margin. However, Afghanistan have always been a fantastic twenty20 side and Bangladesh will find it difficult to win this T20I series even without some experienced Afghan players. Bangladesh campaign expects good performance from the team after the comeback of seasoned cricketers such as Shakib and Mushfiqur. The hosts can win the BAN vs AFG T20I series 2022 by winning both matches if they map out a proper plan to limit their opponents. Read BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022: Bangladesh Can Reach Sixth Position in ICC ODI Rankings

The BAN vs AFG 2022 T20I series will commence on March 3rd. The Bangladesh team's confidence has skyrocketed after winning the one-day international series against Afghanistan. However, Afghanistan are a very tough Twenty20 team and they will put up a good fight against the host during the 2-match series. Therefore, the T20I series promises to be even more thrilling. Let's take a look at some notable T20I records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Head to Head T20I Records: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan  Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played six Twenty20 Internationals against each other. Afghanistan have a 4-2 lead in the head-to-head contest. Bangladesh have won two games and lost one at home. On the other side, Afghanistan have a three-match winning streak over Bangladesh at neutral venues. The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in India has hosted most of the meetings between these two sides. However, Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla stadium will break this record because it will host both of the scheduled two matches. Bangladesh last played Afghanistan in a T20I match in a tri-series more than two years ago. The following is a list of noteworthy T20I records between these two sides. Read ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022: Full Fixtures, Dates, Venues Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Important T20I records   Bangladesh Afghanistan Matches Played (6) 2 4 Most Runs Mahmudullah Riyad (138 runs in 5 innings) Mohammad Nabi (125 runs in 6 innings) Highest Score Shakib Al Hasan (70*) Mohammad Nabi (84*) Most Fifties Shakib Al Hasan (1) Mohammad Nabi (1) Most Wickets Shakib Al Hasan (8) Rashid Khan (12) Best Bowling Figures Mohammad Saifuddin (4/33) Rashid Khan (4/12) Most Matches Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur and Shakib (6) Mohammad Nabi (6) Highest Partnership Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah (84) Asghar Afghan and Mohammad Nabi (79) Most Catches Mahmudullah (5) Rashid Khan (5) Most Dismissals Mushfiqur Rahim (3) Mohammad Shahzad (2)    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022: Bangladesh Can Reach Sixth Position in ICC ODI Rankings 2022 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Series: Venue Stats The SBNCS in Mirpur will host all of the bilateral T20I matches between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The overall T20I statistics: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka Matches Played: 57 | Bat-first (won): 28 | Bat-Second (won): 29 | Highest Innings: 111* (Ahmed Shehzad) | Best Bowling (Innings): 5/15 (Keemo Paul) | Highest Team innings: 211/4 | Lowest Team Innings: 60     Bangladesh’s record at the SBNCS: Played: 39 | Win: 18 | Lost: 21 Afghanistan’s record at the SBNCS: Played: 04 | Win: 03 | Lost: 01 Read IND vs SL T20I Series 2022: India aspire clean sweep against Sri Lanka Bangladesh-Afghanistan T20I Series 2022: Players to Watch Bangladesh have a very strong team at home, with a number of talented T20 players. On the other hand, Afghanistan have some world-class T20 players. Here are a few players from both teams that can make a difference in the BAN vs AFG 2022 T20I series. Bangladesh Three Key Batters: Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Nasum Ahmed Bangladesh's Probable Playing XI (First T20I) Liton Das (wicket-keeper), Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed. Read ICC WC Super League Points Table: Bangladesh Dethrone England after Series Win over Afghanistan Afghanistan  Three Key Batters: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Nabi Three Key Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi Afghanistan's Probable Playing XI (First T20I) Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicket-keeper), Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi (captain), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Bottom Line Bangladesh were the heavy favourites in the One-Day International series, and they deservedly clinched it. However, the hosts will not start as favourites in the T20I contest because the visiting Afghanistan team enjoys the T20 format. Besides, the head-to-head record between these two countries shows that Afghanistan have the upper hand over Bangladesh. They will be a difficult opponent for the Bangladesh T20 team in the upcoming series. Overall, both teams have an equal chance of winning the BAN vs AFG 2022 series, depending on how they handle pressure in the contest. Read BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022: Five Unique Records Broken in the First Match

The Bangladesh national men's cricket team expects to complete a clean sweep against Afghanistan in the last match after winning the ODI series on Friday (February 25) at ZACS, Chattogram. The third match of the series will be played at the same venue on Monday and will start at 11 a.m. Bangladesh will not take the match lightly because it is part of the ICC's World Cup Super League, which awards 10 points for each victory. The third ODI preview of the BAN vs AFG 2022 series is discussed in this article. Third Match Preview of Bangladesh-Afghanistan ODI Series 2022 Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal expects his team to be more ruthless against Afghanistan in the third match after two back-to-back encouraging victories. On the other hand, the Afghanistan team will strive to restore some pride by winning the last match. Bangladesh Bangladesh team will try for a whitewash in the third match to show the rest of the cricket world that they are a better one-day international team than Afghanistan. Winning the series 3-0 will also increase their confidence ahead of next month's T20I series against Afghanistan. Besides, a valuable 30 points for the CWC Super League would improve their position in the standings. Therefore, the Bangladesh campaign will not take the final encounter of the series lightly. Read ICC WC Super League Points Table: Bangladesh Dethrone England after Series Win over Afghanistan Tamim Iqbal has done an outstanding job as captain. His decision-making and bowling changes have been superb in this series. However, Tamim Iqbal has struggled with the bat. The southpaw was out twice in a similar fashion in the first two matches. He has to improve his batting technique. Shakib Al Hasan also struggled with the bat in the first two matches. Everyone expects these two players to flourish with the bat in the last game. Apart from them, middle-order batter Yasir Ali should try to show his ability if he gets an opportunity to bat in the match.  Bangladesh team management may decide to give a couple of players their ODI debuts. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Nasum Ahmed are two of them. Therefore, two changes are possible in the forthcoming match.  Top Two Performers of Bangladesh in BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022 Liton Das (Batting) - Inn: 2 | Runs: 137 | HS: 136 | Ave: 68.50 | SR: 102.33 | 100s: 1 Taskin Ahmed (Bowling) - Inn: 2 | Wickets: 4 | BBI: 2/31 | Ave: 21.50 | Econ: 4.30  Read BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022: Five Unique Records Broken in the First Match Probable Playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Yasir Ali/Mahmudul Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Miraz, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam/Ebadot Hossain  Afghanistan Afghanistan's flaws were exposed in the first two games. The Afghan team's inability to map out a proper plan for the limited-overs format is one of their biggest problems. They are adept at putting up a suitable game plan for the T20 format, but they have weaknesses when it comes to developing strategy and, more importantly, executing it on the field in a 50-over encounter. Read PM congratulates Tigers on winning 2nd ODI vs Afghanistan and sealing series Afghanistan's bowling unit is its biggest strength. They have some world-class spinners on their squad, as well as a few potential pacers. However, these players must be capable of making breakthroughs when needed. On the other side, Afghan batters must improve their batting technique and tenacity. It's crucial to be able to score quickly in modern-day cricket, but the ability to play long innings is even more important. Afghanistan's batters must concentrate on forming partnerships in the middle, which would help them to win the match.   Another problem with which they should be concerned is the captaincy. Newly-appointed skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has made some major errors in previous matches. Particularly, his bowling rotation was ineffective in the opening match. Shahidi appears to be clueless when dealing with crisis situations. Obviously, leading the team to more matches will enhance his decision-making. However, he must think outside the box in order to put pressure on the opposition batters.  Read Liton-Mushfiqur partnership ensures series win against Afghanistan Afghanistan team management should revive its squad for the third One-Day International since they cannot afford to lose another match in the series. Their prospects of finishing in the top eight in the ICC CWC Super League will be slim if they lose the final match of the series. Afghanistan may also make some changes to its playing XI.  Top Two Performers of Afghanistan in BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022 Najibullah Zadran (Batting) - Inn: 2 | Runs: 121 | HS: 67 | Ave: 60.50 | SR: 83.44 | 50s: 2 Fazalhaq Farooqi (Bowling) - Inn: 2 | Wickets: 5 | BBI: 4/54 | Ave: 22.60 | Econ: 5.65 | 4W: 1    Probable Playing XI    Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Middle Orders: Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi    Bottom Line Bangladesh will also start as favourites in the third match, considering Afghanistan's current lack of self-confidence. Afghanistan will have a mountain to climb in the final match If they were to overcome Bangladesh in this match. All the Afghani players will have to believe in themselves that they can defeat Bangladesh in the third ODI match of the BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI series.  Read Hunting small targets helps me do well: Liton

Bangladesh hope to finish the series with a game in hand when they take on Afghanistan in the second ODI on Friday at ZACS, Chattogram. The Bangladesh campaign has soared in confidence after an amazing victory in the opening match. They will strive to carry over the euphoria of the last match in the second for an even more damaging performance. This will be a do-or-die contest for Afghanistan in order to stay alive in the series. The second ODI match preview of BAN vs AFG 2022 is discussed in this article. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2022: Second Match Preview Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal should have faith in his lower middle order after a magnificent batting performance by Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the series opener. Oppositely, Afghan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi must reflect on what went wrong in the first encounter. The game will begin at 11 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh Bangladesh camp was skeptical of the lower middle order's potential. However, Afif and Miraz's unbroken match-winning stand in the first match has changed their opinion about the team's lower middle order capability. The Bangladesh team now believes they can rely on their young players, which is a major improvement. Read: 1st ODI: Imperious Afif, Mehidy guide Tigers to surprise victory vs Afghanistan However, the selectors will keep an eye on the players who did not do well in the first encounter. Liton Das's recent limited-overs performances have been disappointing. Yasir Ali, who made his ODI debut in the previous match, didn't last long at the crease, while Mushfiqur Rahim hasn't been in great form in international cricket.  They must improve in the second encounter. Apart from them, Bangladesh's fast bowling trio, Mustafizur, Taskin, and Shoriful performed well in the opening game. Tamim Iqbal's captaincy made a big impression. His bowler rotation was efficient, and he appears to have learned a lot as a captain. Bangladesh are most likely to use the same playing XI for the second match. Read BAN vs AFG 2022: Attainable Milestones for Bangladesh Players in the Afghanistan Series Predicted Playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal Khan (Captain), Liton Kumar Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam Afghanistan Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi should bear the majority of the blame for the team's loss in the first match. Medium-pacer, Fazalhaq Farooqi gave Afghanistan a great start by taking four wickets in his first stint. However, he was underutilized when he was required. Shahidi should have brought Farooqi into action when Afif Hossain and Mehidy Miraz were forming a partnership. Hashmatullah Shahidi's bowling rotation of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman was not very effective. Afghanistan's captaincy must improve in the second match of the BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI series. Read: BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022: Five Unique Records Broken in the First Match Afghanistan bowlers performed well in the first match, while the batters were relatively ineffective. Najibullah Zadran scored a half-century, while Rahmat Shah got off to a good start but couldn't keep going. The biggest impediment for Afghanistan's batters is their inability to play long innings, which they need to improve.  Predicted Playing XI Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Middle Orders: Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Lower Order: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi Verdict Bangladesh have gained ten points after winning the opening match of the series. They will go to the top of the ICC World Cup Super League points standings if they win the second match of the BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI series. Therefore, the Bangladesh campaign is focused on clinching the series in the second ODI. On the contrary, Afghanistan are a formidable opponent. They will strive to level the series with a strong comeback. Cricket fans should be ready for another exciting match on Friday.  Read Best Individual Performers of BPL 2022

The much-awaited bilateral limited over series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will begin on Wednesday at Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Chattogram will host the whole ODI series. Both teams will need to win this series to stay firm in the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League (2020-2023). Therefore, both teams will do their best during the contest, but Bangladesh will start as favorites. The first match preview of BAN vs AFG ODI series 2022 is discussed in this article. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2022: First ODI Match Preview Veteran Tamim Iqbal will lead the Bangladesh ODI team, while top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Afghanistan limited-overs team. Tamim has captained Bangladesh in 15 One-Day Internationals, winning eight and losing seven. Oppositely, Afghanistan have yet to lose a match under Hashmatullah Shahidi. Afghanistan have won three matches under his leadership. On the other hand, Bangladesh will enter the series as obvious favorites because of their outstanding home record. The game will begin at 11 a.m. (Bangladesh Standard Time).  Bangladesh   The most important thing is that all of the senior players will be available for the One-Day International series. As a result, a full-strength Bangladesh team will face the national team of Afghanistan in this series. Tamim Iqbal will be crucial for Bangladesh in the top order. He is the team's main anchor player in batting. Tamim must stay till the very end in order to achieve a competitive total. Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan will also help to bolster up the middle order. Read: BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022: Bangladesh Squad Announced for Afghanistan Series The left-arm pacer, Mustafizur Rahman is a key player in this condition in the bowling department. Mustafiz's accuracy as a bowler and his ability to deliver cutter in the death overs might pose a serious threat to Afghanistan's batting. Aside from him, Shakib Al Hasan, off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam will also be essential players for Bangladesh. Predicted Playing XI Top Order: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Middle-Orders: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Lower-Order: Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed Afghanistan Afghanistan's spin bowlers pose a major threat to Bangladesh in this BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Qais Ahmed are among the batters that might offer a serious challenge to Bangladesh's batting lineup. The biggest issue for Bangladesh will be if the batters fail to figure out how to cope with Afghanistan's slower bowlers. On the other hand, Afghanistan would want to use their spinners to put pressure on Bangladesh’s batters. Read: BAN vs AFG 2022: Attainable Milestones for Bangladesh Players in the Afghanistan Series Afghanistan appear to have a very powerful bowling unit. However, they can't win matches based only on the quality of their bowlers. Batters will be required to contribute as well. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah will have to shoulder most of the responsibility for a strong start in the top order. The Afghanistan captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Najibullah Zadran will be vital in the middle-order. They must be patient in the middle in order to form big partnerships that will enable Afghanistan to win matches. Predicted Playing XI Top Order: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah. Middle Orders: Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain), Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Lower Order: Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Read BAN vs AFG 2022: Momentous ODI records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan Pitch and Weather Report The pitches in ZACS, Chattogram are expected to be suitable for a competitive match. There will be no benefit of dew later in the contest because the match will be played in daylight. The captain who wins the coin toss will likely select the field first in the first match of BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022. The weather forecast indicates a beautiful day with no chance of rain on Wednesday.   Verdict In the ODI format, beating Bangladesh at home is a difficult task for any team in the world. Bangladesh have only lost four of twenty ODIs at home since 2018, indicating that they are a tough opponent in their own backyard. Therefore, defeating Bangladesh in the BAN vs AFG ODI Series 2022 will be a major challenge for Afghanistan. In addition, Afghanistan have struggled in the One-Day International format against stronger opponents. Bangladesh will be able to defeat Afghanistan in the first match if they play with full confidence and execute their game plan as planned.   Read BAN vs AFG 2022: BCB Announced ODI Squad for Afghanistan Series

The BCB will host Afghanistan for an ODI and T20I series that will commence on February 23. Afghanistan's tour will begin with a three-match limited-overs series. The One Day International series is crucial for both teams because of the ICC World Cup Super League connection. As a result, both teams will be desperate to win the BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI series in order to climb the Super League points table. Let’s take a look at the ODI records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Head to Head ODI Stats Bangladesh and Afghanistan have faced each other in eight One-Day Internationals. Bangladesh have a 5-3 advantage in the head-to-head contest. Bangladesh have won two and lost an equal number of games at home. On the other hand, Bangladesh have an advantage over Afghanistan at neutral venues, having won three and lost one match. The SBNCS, Mirpur, has hosted most of Bangladesh's ODI triumphs over Afghanistan. However, no matches will be played at SBNCS in the upcoming BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI series. Bangladesh last played Afghanistan in an ODI match more than two years ago at the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup. Here is a selection of ODI records between these two teams.  Read AUS vs SL 2022: Australia Win T20I Series with Two Games to Spare Noteworthy ODI records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan    Bangladesh Afghanistan Matches Played (8) 5 3 Most Runs Tamim Iqbal (273 runs in 5 innings) HashmatullahShahidi (226 runs in 6 innings) Highest Score Tamim Iqbal (118) Asghar Afghan (90*) Most Hundreds Tamim Iqbal (1) N/A Most Fifties Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur and Shakib (2) HashmatullahShahidi (3) Most Wickets Shakib Al Hasan (18) Mohammad Nabi (12) Best Bowling Figures Shakib Al Hasan (5/29) DawlatZadran (4/73) Most Matches Asghar Afghan and Mohammad Nabi (8) Mashrafe, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur and Shakib (7) Highest Partnership Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman (140) Asghar Afghan and SamiullahShinwari (164) Most Catches Sabbir Rahman (6) NawrozMangal (4) Most Dismissals Mushfiqur Rahim (7) Mohammad Shahzad (6)    Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Read BAN vs AFG 2022: BCB Announced ODI Squad for Afghanistan Series Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Series 2022: Venue Stats All the matches of the Bangladesh-Afghanistan bilateral ODI series will be held at the ZACS in Chattogram. The overall ODI statistics: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram Matches Played: 20 | Bat-first (won): 07 | Bat-Second (won): 13 | Highest Innings: 129* (Sean Williams) | Best Bowling (Innings): 4/16 (Shakib Al Hasan) | Highest Team innings: 309/7 |Lowest Team Innings: 44   Bangladesh’s record at the ZACS: Played: 20 | Win: 13 | Lost: 07 Read Four uncapped players called up to Bangladesh ODI team vs Afghanistan Players to watch out in the Bangladesh-Afghanistan ODI Series 2022 Both teams have talented players who can influence the outcome of a match. However, the following players are expected to receive the most attention in this bilateral series. Bangladesh Three Key Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim Three Key Bowlers: Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed Bangladesh Team's Probable Playing XI (First ODI) Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, MahmudullahRiyad, Afif Hossain, MehidyHasanMiraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed. Read Tamim finds commentary an ‘interesting’ job Afghanistan   Three Key Batters: RahmanullahGurbaz, Rahmat Shah, HashmatullahShahidi Three Key Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad Afganistan Team's Probable Playing XI (First ODI) RahmanullahGurbaz (Wicket-Keeper), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, HashmatullahShahidi (Captain), NajibullahZadran, AzmatullahOmarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, FazalhagFarooqi. Read BAN v AFG 2022: Bangladesh Eye Top Spot in ICC CWC Super League Bottom Line Bangladesh have the upper hand against Afghanistan according to the ODI records between these two teams. The hosts will start the BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI Series as favorites because they have a strong limited-overs record at home recently. Bangladesh are presently ranked seventh in the ICC ODI rankings, while Afghanistan are ranked tenth. Winning this series will help either team improve their standings. More importantly, achieving the desired results would improve each team's present position in the ICC One-Day International World Cup Super League. Therefore, the upcoming series is likely to be a fierce contest between these two teams. Read Mustafizur goes to Delhi Capital, Shakib remains unsold

The Afghanistan men's cricket team will play three One-Day Internationals and two Twenty-20 Internationals during their February-March trip to Bangladesh. The tour will be vital for both Bangladesh and Afghanistan because the ODI series will be part of the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League (2020-2023). The Bangladesh Cricket Board released their ODI squad on Monday (February 14), while the Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed their ODI and T20I teams. Let's have a look at the Bangladesh ODI squad for the BAN vs AFG 2022 series. Bangladesh’s Squad for the Afghanistan ODI Series 2022 The Bangladesh Cricket Board announced their 15-man ODI team on Monday (February 14) for the forthcoming series against Afghanistan. In order to give emerging talented players a chance, the BCB selectors included four uncapped players in the three-match series. The selectors had to leave some well-known players out of the ODI squad to make room for these players. Read BAN v AFG 2022: Bangladesh Eye Top Spot in ICC CWC Super League Pacer Ebadot Hossain, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed, middle-order batter Yasir Ali, and top-order batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy are among the players who have yet to play an ODI. These players have already represented Bangladesh at the international level, but have yet to participate in a limited-overs match. Therefore, it will be intriguing to see how big of an impact they can make if they have an opportunity to play in the series against Afghanistan. Ebadot was picked as a backup pacer for Taskin Ahmed since the selectors did not include experienced Rubel Hossain for the series. Nasum Ahmed was included in place of Taijul Islam. Nasum has been in excellent form over the last year, so his selection seemed logical. Mohammad Mithun was replaced by an in-form hard-hitter Yasir Ali. Besides, young top-order batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy astonished everyone with his patience batting against New Zealand last month. He came in to replace Mohammad Naim, who has been out of form. Read PAK vs AUS 2022: Cricket Australia Announced Test Squad for Pakistan Series Apart from them, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mosaddek Hossain, and Nurul Hasan were not picked for the contest. Bangladesh's seasoned opener, Tamim Iqbal will lead the team in the ODI series. Bangladesh's limited-overs team will be tough to beat at home. As a result, Afghanistan players will have to give it their best to win the series against Bangladesh. Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in strong positions in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Super League. Both teams will be focused on winning this series in order to enhance their positions in the standings. Read ICC Men's Best Cricketer Award January 2022: Ebadot Named in Final Three Bangladesh ODI Squad:  Tamim Iqbal (captain), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah Riyad, Afif Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed Afghanistan Tour of Bangladesh 2022 Itinerary Bangladesh and Afghanistan will play at two sporting venues: Chattogram's Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium and Mirpur's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. The ODI series will be played at Chattogram. On the other hand, The T20I series matches will be held in Dhaka. BAN vs AFG 2022 ODI Series Fixtures Date: 23 February (Wednesday) | Match: 1st ODI | Time (BST): 11 am Date: 25 February (Friday) | Match: 2nd ODI | Time (BST): 11 am Date: 28 February (Monday) | Match: 3rd ODI | Time (BST): 11 am  Read BPL 2022: Favourites to Win Player of the Series Award Bangladesh-Afghanistan 2022 T20I Series Fixtures  Date: 3 March (Thursday) | Match: 1st T20I | Time (BST): 3 pm Date: 5 March (Saturday) | Match: 2nd T20I | Time (BST): 3 pm Bottom Line The BCB selectors were under pressure following the national team's recent disappointing performances on the international stage. That's why the upcoming series is critical for Bangladesh to leave a positive impression on the world cricket community. Taking into consideration several aspects, the Bangladesh selectors chose the best possible squad for the BAN vs AFG 2022 series. Players who have been picked for the limited-overs format for the first time should take advantage of the opportunity to showcase that they are capable of performing at the highest level. Bangladesh will be aiming to win all three ODIs in order to take the top spot of the ongoing World Cup Super League, while Afghanistan will want to accomplish the same in the series. Both teams will attempt to outshine one another in the contest in order to climb the ODI CWC Super League points standings. Read 2022 Valentine’s Day: Five Inspirational Couples From Famous Athletes