The Super 8 phase of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will conclude with the all-important match of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan. The two dark horses of the tournament will face each other on the 25th of June at 6:30 AM BST at St. Vincent.  Match Details of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan  Match Date (BST) Teams Time (BST) Venue 52 25/6/2024  Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 6:30 AM Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent . Read more: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: Groups, Match Fixtures, and Venues Preview of BAN vs AFG Match at Super 8 Stage After the groups were set, the general idea was that India and Australia would qualify for the semi-finals. However, Afghanistan made this group interesting after their brilliant and historic performance against Australia. As a result, the semi-final spot became open for everyone now. Equation Afghanistan have earned their position to be in this place. They have a genuine chance to qualify for the semis. But they have to wait for things to go in their favor in the match of Australia vs India. If Australia doesn’t win then a win for them is more than enough for their first-ever semi-final appearance. Even if Australia wins that game, they can get there by winning by a margin which will see them ahead in the net run rate. Additionally, they still might have a chance to go through even if they lose. But for that, Australia needs to lose by a big margin and they lose by a small one to give them the advantage in the net run rate.  Everyone thought Bangladesh to be done and dusted after their abysmal performance against India. But Afghanistan have given them a chance. However, it’s the most difficult for them among the four teams to qualify. And their fate is not fully in their own hands either, courtesy of their poor performance in the Super 8. Their chances rely on the match between Australia and India. Any outcome other than an Indian win will blow away their chances even before the game starts. The only chance they have is that Australia lose to India and they beat Afghanistan by such a margin that will give them the necessary advantage in the net run rate. Read more: India vs Australia Match Preview: T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Performance and Team Situation The stats would say Afghanistan dominated the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Both the highest run-scorer and highest wicket-taker are from their team. Not only that, two of the top 4 run-scorers of this tournament are from Afghanistan. Their openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have scored 449 runs combined which is the highest by any opening pair in this World Cup. Similarly, three of the top 10 wicket-takers are from Afghanistan this time. Therefore, Afghanistan looks solid in every aspect of the match. No wonder they have come this far. However, a major problem is their over-reliance on their openers for runs. The openers produced heavily for the Afghans as mentioned earlier. But none of the other batters could score even 100 in the tournament. That is one aspect they would like to sort out before this match.  On the other hand, Bangladesh is in a grave situation currently. Their bowling line-up has been productive. Bangladesh and Afghanistan are two of the three sides that have multiple bowlers with 10 wickets in this tournament (the other is India). Yet they are in a dire situation due to their batting lineup. The misery of their top-order continues. Even though skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto scored some runs in the Super 8, it did not prove to be enough. And other batters are also in miserable form and critically inconsistent. To give a picture of their batting, they are the only side from the Super 8 which does not have a batter who scored 150 runs. The good news for them is that the match is at St. Vincent where they have an excellent record and the conditions are bowling-friendly. Still, there is little to no hope with this batting lineup. Read more: Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Table: An overview of Afghanistan’s performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match Played 6 Won 4 Lost 2 Tie/NR 0 Highest Run-scorer Rahmanullah Gurbaz (238) Highest Wicket Taker Fazalhaq Farooqi (15) Table: An overview of Bangladesh’s performance in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match Played 6 Won 3 Lost 3 Tie/NR 0 Highest Run-scorer Towhid Hridoy (139) Highest Wicket Taker Tanzim Hasan Sakib (11) . Read more: T20 World Cup: Afghanistan stun Australia Bangladesh vs Afghanista H2H T20I Records So Far Table: Head-to-Head T20I Records Between Bangladesh and Afghanistan So Far Matches Played Bangladesh Won Afghanistan Won TIE/NR 11 5 6 0 Table: H2H Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Records In the T20 World Cup Tournaments So Far Matches Played Bangladesh Won Afghanistan Won TIE/NR 1 1 0 0 Bangladesh somehow managed to stay unbeaten against Afghanistan in the ICC tournaments so far. But Afghanistan have more wins against them in the overall T20I scenario. Probable Lineups  Most Probable XI of the Bangladesh Team Tanzid Hasan, Litton Kumer Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman. Read more: T20 World Cup: Bangladesh aims to unleash full potential despite challenges. Most Probable XI of the Afghanistan Team Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (Captain), Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Key Players to Watch in Bangladesh Team Tanzim Hasan Sakib Bangladesh have been relying on their bowlers largely to get a result in this campaign. This match will not be any different either. Tanzim Sakib has been a real menace for the opponent's top-order batters. Afghanistan’s top order secures a lion’s share of their batting performance. Therefore, the best bowler of Bangladesh in this World Cup has to pick up early wickets and give Bangladesh a real chance in this match.  Rishad Hossain He can be the answer to Rashid Khan for Bangladesh. Rishad Hossain has been a revelation of this T20 World Cup. Afghanistan also have a weakness against the leg-spin like Bangladesh. Therefore, his role would be key to restricting the middle order of the Afghanistan team. Litton Kumer Das Despite his form, Litton Kumer Das remains a key in this match. It is mostly because of his numbers against Afghanistan. Given their spinners will operate in the middle overs, someone from the top-order of Bangladesh needs to play a good knock to give them runs in the powerplay. Litton Kumer Das has to take that role for Bangladesh.  Read more: Analyzing Bangladesh Squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Key Players to Watch in Afghanistan Team Rashid Khan The Afghanistan skipper will always be the most important player for them. Bangladesh have a historical weakness in dealing with leg spinners. And arguably the best leg-spinner of the generation in the condition of St. Lucia can take Bangladesh batting apart. Afghanistan would want that. Rahmanullah Gurbaz The highest run-scorer of this tournament has a lot to do in this match. The net run rate would be a huge factor in their qualification for the semis. Therefore, his early power in the batting would not only make life difficult for Bangladesh but give a huge boost to their semi-final hopes.  Fazalhaq Farooqi The highest wicket-taker of the tournament playing against one of his favorite opponents. The prospects are highly attractive for Afghanistan at this point. It can be crucial to take early wickets of the already struggling Bangladesh top-order and restrict them to a low total which will take them to the semis.  Read more: BCB announces women's cricket team for ICC Women's Asia Cup 2024 Verdict Despite the history of these two teams being neck-and-neck, Afghanistan have to be the favorite at this point due to the way they have been performing in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. However, it is expected that the BAN vs AFG match at the Super 8 stage will be thrilling, and exciting.  

Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in their second 2023 Asia Cup match, which is a do-or-die situation. The match will take place at Gaddafi Stadium on September 3 at 3:30 PM (Bangladesh time).  Bangladesh’s hopes of going to the Super Four of the Asia Cup faded after losing against Sri Lanka in the first match. Although on paper, Bangladesh still have a chance to go to the next round, the match against Afghanistan is highly important, and Bangladesh needs a big win. Asia Cup 2023: BAN vs AFG Match Preview Bangladesh’s Performance against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup  Before the match even started against Sri Lanka on August 31, Bangladesh were worried about their opening pair. Their worry turned out to be true because Tanzid Tamim and Naim Sheikh didn’t do well at the beginning of the game. After the bad start, Bangladesh couldn’t make things better. The only player who did well was Najmul Hossain Shanto. He scored 89 runs in the game, and that’s how Bangladesh managed to get more than 150 runs. Read more: Asia Cup 2023: Six Players in Bangladesh ODI Squad to Watch However, the bowlers have struggled enough with this low score. After the speed and swing of Taskin Ahmed with the new ball, the Lankan batsmen had to give a tough test to the Shakib-Mehdi spin in the middle overs. However, Bangladesh’s 164 runs were not enough to hold them back in 50 overs. Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and decided to bat in Pallekele on August 31 (Thursday). Bangladesh could not score more than 164 runs after losing all wickets in 42 overs. In response, Sri Lanka attained victory by losing 5 wickets in 39 overs. At this rate, the equation of survival in the tournament has become very difficult for Bangladesh. Now, to get a place in the Super Four, Bangladesh will have to match the difficult equation. Significance of the BAN vs AFG Match in the 2023 Asia Cup There is no alternative to victory against Afghanistan in the do or die battle at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 3. A win will keep the hopes of the Super Four alive while looking forward to the second and final match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But if Bangladesh loses against the Afghans, the Tigers’ farewell will be confirmed. Read more: Prospects of Bangladesh in 2023 Asia Cup ODI Tournament Can Afghanistan Win the Match Against Bangladesh? Afghanistan will begin their Asia Cup by playing against Bangladesh. In the past, Afghanistan’s cricket team did really well in the Asian Cup and played in the Super Four in the last two ODI editions in 2014 and 2018. But they couldn’t make it to the finals. Before starting the Asia Cup 2023, the Afghans went to Sri Lanka to play against their closest neighbour, Pakistan, in a three-match ODI series that took place from August 22, 2023, to August 26, 2023. Sadly, they lost all three games in a row. But, before that, the Afghans won against Bangladesh by 2-1 in a three-match ODI series in Bangladesh that happened from July 5, 2023, to July 11, 2023. Hence, Afghanistan will be confident against the Tigers. Two important bowlers, Naveen-ul-Haq and Fareed Ahmed Malik, won’t be playing; the Afghan bowling team will depend a lot on 22-year-old Fazalhaq Farooqi. They will be looking to him to do well. Further, the Afghan team will also look forward to Karim Janat. He’s been asked to play for the national team again, and he’s excited to be back in ODI cricket after not playing it for six years. Read more: Asia Cup 2023: Analysis of Bangladesh ODI Squad Another player, Rahmat Shah, might also get to play in the Afghan team. He was not in the team for the last two games against Pakistan, but he might be in the lineup this time. Bangladesh’s Probable XIs Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman. Afghanistan’s Probable XIs Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmat Shah, Shahidullah Kamal, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi. Read more: Asia Cup 2023 Fixtures: Team List, Schedule, and Venues Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record Afghanistan got their ICC Associate member status in 2013 and debuted in the Asia Cup the very next year. Afghanistan’s team, led by Mohammad Nabi, won their first match in Asia Cup 2014 against Bangladesh. Although the Afghans won the first Asia Cup match against the Tigers in 2014, Bangladesh currently leads the overall ICC ODI head-to-head record by 8-6. These two cricket teams, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, have played against each other three times in the Asia Cup ODI version. They played one match in the 2014 Asia Cup and 2 matches in the 2018 Asia Cup. In the previous ODI edition of the Asia Cup in 2018, Afghanistan won against Bangladesh by a big margin of 136 runs in the group stage of the tournament. But in the same tournament, Bangladesh came back strong and beat Afghanistan in the Super Four. Bangladeshi Players to Watch Najmul Hossain Shanto Even though Bangladesh lost their first game in the tournament, Najmul Hossain Shanto did really well with his batting. He came to bat as the third player in his team and scored 89 runs from 122 balls. That means he played a big part in helping his team reach a total of 164 runs. He started batting very early in the game, in the second over, and didn’t get out until he helped his team get a good score. Read more: Bangladesh suffer thumping defeat in Asia Cup Vs. S Lanka Shakib Al Hasan Although Shakib could not do well with the bat in the first match against Sri Lanka, he tried his best with the ball and took 2 wickets at a 2.9 econ rate. Shakib has good records with Afghanistan, taking 27 wickets from 13 matches with 5/29 best bowling score. Shakib scored 367 runs in those 13 matches. So, he can play a significant role with the ball and bat against the Afghans. Afghan Players to Watch Rahmanullah Gurbaz Gurbaz, who is only 21 years old, has become the best and most dependable player in the Afghanistan batting lineup. He has been doing really well in ODIs. In the last series against Pakistan, he scored the most runs for the team, getting 178 runs in three innings with an average of 58 runs per game. Now, it’s up to him, as one of the best players from his team, to face the strong bowling side from Bangladesh and help Afghanistan start their innings well. Read more: Shaheen Dismisses Rohit and Virat Early as India Bat First in Asia Cup Clash vs Pakistan Fazalhaq Farooqi Left-arm fast-medium Fazalhaq Farooqi can be a great asset for Afghanistan. We have seen his performance in the recently ended series in August 2023 against Pakistan. He took 5 wickets in three matches. Farooqi also has a good record against Bangladesh and took 14 wickets from 6 appearances with a 4/54 best-blowing record. So, he might put pressure on Bangladeshi top orders. Final Words The upcoming Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is expected to be acutely competitive. Both teams play in a similar style and are equally strong. But Afghanistan have an advantage because they won a series against Bangladesh in July 2023. Afghanistan will surely focus on Bangladesh’s main weakness, which is their weak batting lineup, to win this game. So, Afghanistan have a great chance to win the match and send Bangladesh out of the Asia Cup. Read more: Predictions: Who will win Asia Cup 2023?

The much-anticipated Bangladesh vs Afghanistan cricket series in 2023 will have a thrilling Test match, which will start on Wednesday (June 14, 2023), and end on Sunday (June 18, 2023). The match will be held at the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. With a scheduled start time of 10:00 AM local time, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the fascinating encounter between Bangladesh and Afghanistan teams. Head-to-head Test records: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan Bangladesh and Afghanistan played only one Test previously. On September 5, 2019, Bangladesh faced Afghanistan in a Test match, resulting in a defeat for Bangladesh by a margin of 224 runs. In terms of Test statistics, Afghanistan currently holds the advantage over Bangladesh. Afghanistan arrived, they fought with determination and emerged victorious. Despite being the same Bangladesh team that triumphed over some of the top Test-playing nations on their home ground, Afghanistan showed its strength. Renowned for their remarkable progress in cricket, Afghans have written a new chapter in the history books, demonstrating their talent. Read more: Litton expresses pride on eve of Test captaincy Afghanistan scored 342 & 260 runs, and Bangladesh scored 205 & 173 runs. Rahmat Shah scored 102 runs in the first innings, which was the biggest score in that match. However, Rashid Khan was the man who defeated Bangladesh alone, as he took 11 wickets in total. Overview of Bangladesh and Afghanistan Test Squads Bangladesh Test Squad Against Afghanistan Litton Das will lead Bangladesh team for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. Bangladesh Cricket Board has selected two new players for the team, Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan. However, the Tigers will boost their strength with regular players such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and more. But Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan can play a key role if they are included in the starting squad. Shahadat usually plays as a middle-order batsman. He has displayed an impressive performance by scoring two half-centuries in two unofficial Test matches against West Indies A. Musfik, a promising fast bowler, got attention with a remarkable performance in the 2022-23 National Cricket League. He displayed his talent by claiming an impressive tally of 25 wickets throughout the season, maintaining a remarkable average of 15.92. One of his notable highlights was his exceptional display against Dhaka Division, where he took 8 wickets for 73 runs. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Afghanistan Test Squad Analysis Further, Taskin Ahmed will also boost Bangladesh’s bowling side. He was previously left out of the squad for the Ireland Test due to a side strain but has made a comeback and has been included in the team. Furthermore, Zakir Hasan, who missed the Ireland Test in April, has also been included in the squad. Bangladesh will not get Shakib Al Hasan in the Test as he is recovering from a finger injury. So, this can be a weakness for the Bangladesh team. Afghanistan Test Squad Against Bangladesh Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named the captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for the upcoming Test match. The Afghanistan cricket team’s 15-man squad has been boosted by the inclusion of fast bowling duo Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud, along with the young leg-spinner Izharulhaq Naweed. Additionally, Karim Janat, who was impressed with his exceptional all-round performance in the Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament, has received his first call-up to the national team. The team management has recognized his talent and potential, affording him an opportunity to shine at the highest level. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis But, Afghanistan will not get their star player Rashid Khan due to injury. Apart from Rashid, some of the experienced players will also miss the Test, such as Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammed Nabi, and Azmatullah Omarzai. Missing out these players can be a weakness for Afghans. BAN vs AFG Test 2023: Key Players Potential Players of Bangladesh Team The Bangladesh team will heavily rely on a few key players, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, in the upcoming Test match against Afghanistan. Shanto, with his experience of 22 Test matches, has shown glimpses of brilliance, including a memorable innings of 163 runs against Sri Lanka. Despite a relatively quiet performance in the last Test against Ireland, his recent form suggests he has a great opportunity to showcase his skills against Afghanistan. Mushfiqur Rahim, currently in excellent form, played a crucial role in Bangladesh’s recent victory over Ireland. He scored a rapid half-century and emerged as the highest run-scorer for the home team. Read more: Litton to Lead Bangladesh in Afghanistan Test Mehidy Hasan Miraz, known for his all-around abilities, has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball. Despite scoring 55 runs and taking only 2 wickets in the last match against Ireland, Miraz’s batting skills have been commendable throughout his career. Accumulating 1197 runs in 38 matches, including a highest score of 103, he has proven his ability to convert starts into significant innings. Key Players of Afghanistan Team Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, and Amir Hamza Hotak can play a vital role for Afghanistan in the upcoming Test. Rahmat Shah, with an appearance in all six Test matches for Afghanistan, has displayed excellent performances and impressive statistics. Accumulating 385 runs in 12 innings, with a highest score of 102, he has shown his ability to excel under pressure. Ibrahim Zadran, a standout player in Afghans Test cricket, has shown exceptional skills. With 356 runs in four matches and eight innings, including a highest score of 87, he has proven his ability to dominate opposing bowling attacks. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records Amir Hamza Hotak, a skilled left-arm spinner, has made significant contributions to Afghanistan’s Test team. Though he has played only three matches, his 16 wickets in six innings demonstrate his ability to destroy opposition batting line-ups. Who is Favorite to Win the Test Match? Bangladesh is the favorite in the Test match. Tigers have the advantage of playing on their home ground in Mirpur, where they previously lost a Test match against Afghanistan in 2019. They will be eager to balance the head-to-head record this time. Despite the absence of their iconic player, Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh has key players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam, who has shown good form in recent matches. Shanto has the potential to perform well, having scored a remarkable 163 runs against Sri Lanka in 2021. Mushfiqur and Miraz have also demonstrated their capabilities with the bat and ball, respectively. Taskin Ahmed, though less experienced in Tests, is expected to make an impact with his bowling. Read more: BCB to introduce its own TV channel Final Words Considering the unpredictable nature of cricket and the strengths of both teams, it is challenging to make a definitive prediction for the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match in 2023. However, Bangladesh will likely aim to take revenge after its previous loss, while Afghanistan will seek to replicate its success. It will ultimately come down to the performance of the players and their ability to adapt to the conditions.

The upcoming Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh 2023 Series will feature a single Test match between the Bangladesh and Afghanistan cricket teams. The match is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, June 14, 2023, to Sunday, June 18, 2023. The venue for the match is the Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka, and it is set to start at 10:00 AM local time. Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to witnessing the clash between BAN and AFG in this exciting Test match. Afghanistan Test Squad Against Bangladesh Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Nijat Masood, Yamin Ahmadzai, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Izharullah Haq Naveed, Hamza Kotak, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Rahmat Shah, Nasir Jamal, Abdul Malik, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Ikram Alikhel, Afsar Zazai and Baheer Shah Mahboob. Afghanistan Test Squad Analysis for BAn vs AFG Series 2023 Rashid Khan, the renowned leg-spinner, will be absent from the upcoming match. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury that prevented his participation in the recently concluded ODI series against Sri Lanka. It appears that he is still recovering and not yet fully fit. Additionally, another notable player missing from the lineup is Mujeeb Ur Rahman. In addition to Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, who did not participate in the third ODI against Sri Lanka, has been omitted from Afghanistan's squad due to a groin injury. Read more: Shakib surprises team with visit to practice camp ahead of Afghanistan Test Hashmatullah Shahidi has been appointed as the captain of the Afghanistan cricket team for the Test match. However, notable players such as Naveen Ul Haq and Mohammed Nabi have not been included in the squad. Additionally, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicketkeeper for KKR, and Naveen Ul Haq, the bowler from the Lucknow Super Giants, have also not been considered for selection. In addition, Afghanistan has announced four players as standby for the upcoming test match. These players are Noor Ali, Zia Akbar, Azmat Omarzai, and Sayed Shirzad. They have been designated as reserves and will be ready to step in if needed during the match. The 15-man squad of Afghanistan has been strengthened with the inclusion of fast bowling duo Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai and Nijat Masoud, along with the young leg-spinner Izharulhaq Naweed. These talented players have earned their spots in the squad and will contribute their skills to the team’s efforts. Additionally, Karim Janat, who showcased a remarkable all-round performance in the Ahmad Shah Abdali First Class Tournament, has received his maiden call-up to the national team. The team management has recognized his talent and potential, providing him with an opportunity to shine at the highest level. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records  Key Players of Afghanistan Squad in the 2023 BAN vs AFG Test Rahmat Shah Rahmat Shah has appeared in Afghanistan’s all 6 test matches. And in those matches, he has showcased commendable performance with impressive statistics. In his 12 innings across 6 matches, he has accumulated a total of 385 runs. His highest score of 102 demonstrates his ability to excel under pressure. With an average of 32.08, Rahmat has displayed consistency on the crease. Notably, he has also registered a well-deserved century, further setting his batting prowess in the longest format of the game. Rahmat Shah’s contributions have been vital to Afghanistan’s Test team, making him a valuable asset on the field. Ibrahim Zadran Ibrahim Zadran, representing Afghanistan in Test cricket, has been truly outstanding. Over the course of four matches and eight innings, he has scored a total of 356 runs. His exceptional performance is highlighted by his highest score of 87, where he demonstrated his ability to dominate the opposing team’s bowling attack. With an impressive average of 44.5, Ibrahim consistently showcases his strong batting presence whenever he takes to the pitch. His contributions with the bat have played a vital role in Afghanistan’s success in Test matches. Given Ibrahim Zadran’s talent and unwavering consistency, he is undeniably a crucial asset for the upcoming test match against Bangladesh. Read more: Litton to Lead Bangladesh in Afghanistan Test  Amir Hamza Hotak Hamza Hotak, a skilled left-arm spinner, earned his place in the Afghanistan Under-19 squad for the 2010 World Cup held in New Zealand. He has played only three test matches for his country. In his 3 matches and 6 innings, he has taken 16 wickets. His best bowling innings of 6/75 demonstrate his ability to dismantle opposition batting line-ups. His skills as a bowler have contributed significantly to Afghanistan’s quick success in the Test format. Amir Hamza’s impressive performances make him a key player in Afghanistan’s bowling attack in Test matches. Yamin Ahmadzai Yamin has played 5 test matches so far. While his overall test bowling performance for Afghans is quite satisfactory, his performance against Bangladesh was poor. He only took one wicket in the 2019 test match against Bangladesh. Overall, he took 11 wickets in five appearances. So, he will surely try to improve his bowling figure and give his best against Bangladesh, which he failed in his previous appearance. Final Words This upcoming Test match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh marks their second encounter in the longest format of the game. The two teams previously faced each other in 2019 in a one-off Test match, where Afghanistan emerged triumphant. They secured an unambiguous victory with a massive margin of 224 runs, and Rashid Khan played a pivotal role by claiming 11 wickets in the match. So, in the 2023 BAN vs AFG test match, the Afghans will surely try to repeat their performance. On the other hand, the Bangladesh team has improved a lot, and they will certainly fight back. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Bangladesh Test Squad Analysis 

The Afghanistan Cricket Team is coming to Bangladesh in two stages to play one Test, three ODIs, and two T20 series. Afghans will arrive in Dhaka on June 10. Only one Test match will be held on June 14 in Mirpur ground. Bangladesh will play the Test against the Afghans, who are full of spin power. Earlier in 2019, Bangladesh lost the only Test played against them on a spin-friendly wicket in Chittagong. Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for the upcoming 2023 BAN vs AFG Test match. Bangladesh Test Squad Against Afghanistan Litton Das (c), Tamim Iqbal, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shahadat Hossain, Musfik Hasan. BAN vs AFG Series 2023 Test Squad Analysis Litton Das has been appointed as the captain of the Bangladesh team for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan. This decision comes in the wake of Shakib Al Hasan’s absence due to a finger injury he sustained during the ODI series against Ireland in Chelmsford last month. Shakib’s recovery period is estimated to be at least six weeks. Litton Das will be leading a 15-member squad, which includes Shahadat Hossain and Musfik Hasan, both of whom are yet to make their international debut. Read more: Shakib surprises team with visit to practice camp ahead of Afghanistan Test Shahadat, a talented player, was part of the Bangladesh team that emerged victorious in the Under-19 World Cup in 2020. Since then, he has showcased his skills and excelled in domestic tournaments. Primarily a middle-order batsman, he has impressed with his performance, scoring two half-centuries in two unofficial Test matches against West Indies A. Musfik, an emerging fast bowler, made a remarkable entry into the cricket scene with an impressive performance in the 2022-23 National Cricket League. He took 25 wickets during the season, maintaining an outstanding average of 15.92. One of his notable achievements was his exceptional performance against Dhaka Division, where he took 8 wickets for 73 runs. This remarkable achievement marked only the third instance of an eight-wicket haul in domestic first-class cricket in Bangladesh. Taskin Ahmed, who had been previously excluded from the squad for the Ireland Test due to a side strain, has now returned to the squad. Additionally, Zakir Hasan is also included in the team after missing the Ireland Test in April. Zakir had encountered a thumb injury after being selected for the ODI squad for the first time in March. As a result of their return, Shadman Islam has been left out of the squad, and both Shakib Al Hasan and Rejaur Rahman Raja were also excluded from the previous squad. Read more: Litton to Lead Bangladesh in Afghanistan Test Key Players of Bangladesh Squad in the 2023 BAN vs AFG Test Although Bangladesh’s iconic player, Shakib Al Hasan, is out of the test match, other key players such as Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, and Shoriful Islam will be in the team. Najmul Hossain Shanto Debuted in 2017, Shanto has played 22 test matches so far. The most recent was against Ireland. However, he couldn’t shine in the last Test. But overall, he scored 1013 runs from 22 matches. One of Shanto’s most outstanding test performances came against Sri Lanka in 2021. He scored 163 runs in one inning, which is his best test performance so far. With his recent form, it can be said that Shanto has a great chance to show his class once again against the Afghans. Mushfiqur Rahim Mushfiqur has been in great form recently. Mushfiqur Rahim displayed an outstanding performance as he overcame Bangladesh’s mid-innings troubles and delivered a rapid half-century, securing a comprehensive seven-wicket triumph over Ireland in the recent Dhaka test. Mushfiqur emerged as the highest scorer for the home team, amassing 51 runs with the help of seven fours. Read more: New Zealand to visit Bangladesh in November for 2-Test series Before that, he scored 126 runs in the first innings. So, we might see something great like that against Afghanistan too. However, he scored only 23 runs in the only Test against the Afghans in 2019. Overall, Rahim has played 85 test matches and scored 5498 runs. Mehidy Hasan Miraz In his last match against the Irish, Miraz scored 55 runs after batting in one inning and took only 2 wickets. However, Miraz’s test cricket batting performance has been commendable throughout his career spanning from 2016 to 2023. In a total of 38 matches, he has batted in 70 innings, accumulating an impressive tally of 1197 runs. His highest score of 103 demonstrates his ability to convert starts into substantial innings. His bowling figure is also impressive. In 38 Test matches, he has bowled in 65 innings and has taken 148 wickets. His ability to have a consistent wickets-taking mentality has made him a vital asset for the Bangladesh team. Read more: Bangladesh Sets Their Sights on World Cup: Nic Pothas Taskin Ahmed So far, Taskin only played 12 test matches and 26 wickets in total. Despite being less experienced in tests, he is still considered one of the key bowlers for upcoming tests. Taskin’s best bowling performance on 4/21 in one inning came in 2021 against Sri Lanka. Taskin’s most recent Test appearance was against India on December 22. But he couldn’t give the expected performance and took only one wicket. He was coming back from an injury and missed the Ireland test. Hence, fans are expecting that he will give his best to prove himself, as he proved in the previous ODI series. Final Words Afghanistan has played in six Test matches, achieving a balanced record of three wins and three losses, resulting in an overall winning percentage of 50.00. So, as a newcomer in Test cricket, Afghans have been doing great. Previously Bangladesh played a test match in 2019, which was a defeat for the Tigers. So, it is evident that Bangladesh will try to balance the head-to-head test record in the 2023 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records

Batting woes continue for Bangladesh with a few days to go before their battle in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup. On Monday, Bangladesh suffered a humiliating 62-run defeat to Afghanistan in their first of the two warm-up matches ahead of the main event. Bangladesh top-order- Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, and Shakib Al Hasan - failed to come up with the required batting intention when they needed in a chase for 161 runs for victory. Afif Hossain, who has been playing well in T20Is for a while, suffered the first-ball duck too. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the ‘best’ batter for Bangladesh scoring 16 off 31 balls. In pursuit of 161 runs, Bangladesh were bundled for only 98 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs. For Afghanistan, pace-bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi bagged three wickets. He once again proved that he is too good for Bangladeshi batters. Earlier, Ibrahim Zadran and Mohammad Nabi scored 46 and 41 respectively to propel Afghanistan to 160. Read: ICC T20 World Cup: Only Shakib and Rohit have competed in all events to date Right-arm pacer Taskin Ahmed did well taking three wickets. Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first in Brisbane. Hazrat Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz added only 19 runs in the opening stand. But the number three Ibrahim came up with a steady innings and Nabi also did well to post a big total. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed bagged three wickets while Shakib Al Hasan and Hasan Mahmud scalped two wickets each. As the days go by, Afghanistan are strengthening their position as an unbeatable opponent for Bangladesh in the T20 format. While Bangladesh are an ever-struggling side in this format, Afghanistan are, in contrast, a new force to offer a challenge to any country. Bangladesh will take on South Africa in their second warm-up match on October 19.

Left-handed batter Afif Hossain scored 72 after a disastrous start by Bangladeshi top-order in the second ODI of the three-match series against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first. But the openers failed to set a solid foundation against the quality bowling attack of the hosts. Also read: Tigers now eye series victory against South Africa Bangladesh had lost five wickets before posting 50 runs on the board. Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Yasir Ali failed to settle in the crease. Tamim, Shakib and Yasir fell for 1, 0 and 2 respectively. In the sixth wicket stand, Mahmudullah Riyad and Afif Hossain added 60 runs. This partnership was broken by Tabraiz Shamsi when Mahmudullah was caught by Janneman Malan for 25. On the seventh wicket, Afif and Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 86 runs on the board. Along the way, Afif scored 72 runs. Afif fell prey to Temba Bavuma in the 46th over. In the same over, Mehidy fell to the same bowler for 38. Eventually, Bangladesh ended up on 194 for nine in 50 overs. Also read: Unchanged Bangladesh opt to bat first For South Africa, Kagiso Rabada bagged five wickets conceding 39 in 10 overs. Bangladesh won the first match of the series by 38 runs, which was their first win in South Africa.

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

Bangladesh will go all-out to win the second ODI against Afghanistan on Friday and take the three-match series 2-0, said the team’s head coach Russell Domingo. The match will be played Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, where the Tigers stunned the visitors with a four-wicket victory after a great fight-back by Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. The duo orchestrated a 174-run stand between them to guide the Tigers to a historic win. The Tigers chased down a moderate target of 216 which had become harder after losing six wickets in just 45 runs. In that match, Bangladesh conceded 18 extra runs with 13 wides. Domingo said it’s the point where Bangladesh need to focus more and improve further. Also read: Series win against New Zealand to inspire future Tigers: Domingo “It was a great match, but tomorrow is more important than yesterday,” the Bangladesh coach said on Thursday. “We conceded 13 wides, we missed a catch and we lost six wickets in just 45 runs in the previous match. So we have to improve further. We have to play good cricket,” he said. Bangladesh players came to this series after the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). They expected an easy win in the series opener which did not really happen despite showing some good bowling after being sent to bowl first. Led by Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh restricted Afghanistan to 215 in 49.1 overs. But the batters failed to have a good start. They lost too many wickets to Fazalhaq Farooqi, a left-arm pacer. The hosts lost six wickets in just 45 runs. “It may sound unbelievable, but it was true that I had kept hope alive ,” Domingo recalled the moment Bangladesh lost the sixth wicket in just 45 runs. “Mehidy has a Test century and also played very well in BPL, and Afif is a cool-headed batter. So we thought it’s still possible if this two stay steady and play without added pressure.” Bangladesh coach said the belief got stronger when Bangladesh needed 60 runs to win as the Afghanistan team was lacking more options in their bowling side and the wicket was behaving like a familiar one. Also read: We didn't expect a win after losing six wickets early: Tamim In his seven previous matches, Afif had only a fifty. But he has always been considered a batter who can keep the scoreboard afloat in any situation of the match, and the southpaw proved it in a crucial time. “I want Afif to continue batting at number seven,” Domingo said when he was asked if he thinks to change the batting position of Afif. “We have a genuine wicketkeeper who bats at the top of the order, and we also have a genuine spinner who also bats there. In this situation, Aiff is the best choice to bat at number seven, and we are not thinking to change his position now.” Afghanistan’s premium spinner Rashid Khan was the main threat to Bangladesh batters, and along with him, Mujeeb Ur Rahman was also a big challenge for the hosts' batters. But in the end, they were overshadowed by the young pacer Farooqi. Bangladesh coach did not hesitate to praise Farooqi for his wonderful spell. He said the Bangladesh batters should play him carefully in the next matches. “He was outstanding in the first match. Those deliveries that dismissed Liton (Das), Mushfiqur (Rahim) and Yasir (Al) were so good. Our batters need to play him well.” This series is a part of the World Cup Super League. Bangladesh played 13 matches so far in this league and won nine of them. If the Tigers win the next match, they will be at the top of the table with 10 wins surpassing England who have nine wins from 15 matches so far.

Afghanistan men's cricket team will compete in a two-match Twenty-20 International series against Bangladesh in March. The Bangladesh Cricket Board named their T20I squad for the forthcoming bilateral home series on Monday, (February 21). One of the best young players in the BPL 2022, Munim Shahriar has been picked up for the series. Afghanistan's national team has already arrived in Bangladesh for the series. Let's take a look at the Bangladesh squad for the BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022. Bangladesh National Men’s Squad for the Afghanistan T20I Series 2022 The Bangladesh Cricket Board named a 14-man T20I squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan on Monday. Munim Shahriar and Yasir Ali have been the two uncapped players selected by the BCB for the two-match series. Besides, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim have returned to the team. There was some doubt regarding Mohammad Naim's inclusion in the team after a poor performance in the just-finished BPL season 8. However, Naim has been included in the series. Read BAN vs AFG 2022: Attainable Milestones for Bangladesh Players in the Afghanistan Series Some of the well-known stars in the Twenty20 team were left out after a poor showing in the Bangladesh Premier League. Akbar Ali, Aminul Islam, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan, and Shamim Hossain are among the players. Neither player was very impressive in the BPL T20 franchise competition. Munim Shahriar has been selected for the squad because he had a successful BPL 2022 season for Fortune Barishal. Munim opened the innings for Barishal during the competition and dazzled everyone with his power hitting. Munim scored 178 runs in six innings with a 152.13 strike rate in the Bangladesh Premier League 2022. The middle-order batter for the Khulna Tigers, Yasir Ali has also been included, having made 219 runs in 11 innings with a strike rate of 139.49. They might make their T20 debut for Bangladesh in the next series against Afghanistan. Read Best Individual Performers of BPL 2022 Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Liton Das did not play in the Pakistan series in November 2021 after a disastrous T20 World Cup 2021 campaign. However, they have been picked for the Afghanistan series by the selectors. Mahmudullah Riyad-led Bangladesh will find it difficult to defeat Afghanistan in the BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022. Bangladesh T20I Squad:  Mahmudullah Riyad (captain), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Liton Das, Mohammad Naim, Munim Shahriar, Afif Hossain, Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Shohidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed. Read BPL 2022 Final: Five Reasons Behind Comilla Victorians’ Third Title Victory Schedule for the Bangladesh-Afghanistan 2022 T20I Series Bangladesh and Afghanistan will play a T20I series in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. Both matches will be day/night affairs. BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022 Fixtures Date: 3rd March (Thursday) | Match: First T20I | Time (Bangladesh Standard Time): 3 pm Date: 5th March (Saturday) | Match: Second T20I | Time (Bangladesh Standard Time): 3 pm Bottom Line The recent performance of Bangladesh in the T20 format has been disappointing. They have lost eight T20I matches in a row. The Bangladesh team will be trying to make a strong comeback against the national team of Afghanistan. However, Afghanistan are always a strong opponent in the T20 format, and defeating them will be extremely tough for the hosts. Furthermore, the conditions in Bangladesh are much more conducive to Afghan players. Afghanistan also have a better head-to-head record than Bangladesh. As a result, the Bangladesh side will have a tough challenge in the BAN vs AFG T20I Series 2022. Read BAN vs AFG 2022: Momentous ODI records between Bangladesh and Afghanistan