Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to clash in the third and final ODI of their ongoing series on Monday, November 11 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The series is currently tied 1-1 after Afghanistan won the first ODI and Bangladesh bounced back with a commanding 68-run victory in the second.
Both teams will be eager to clinch the series, making the third ODI a high-stakes contest. Afghanistan will aim to regain their form while Bangladesh will look to build on their momentum.
Match Details:
- Match: AFG vs BAN , 3rd ODI
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date & Time: Monday, November 11, 3:30 PM IST
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: Eurosport & FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report:
The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early patience will be key for batters who may find scoring easier as the game progresses. Bowlers will get some assistance from the pitch particularly in the early stages. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first.
Head-to-Head Record:
- Matches Played: 18
- Won by Afghanistan: 7
- Won by Bangladesh: 11
- First-ever Fixture: March 1, 2014
- Most-recent Fixture: November 9, 2024
AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XIs:
Afghanistan:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Bangladesh:
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam.
Probable Best Performers:
Best Batter: Najmul Hossain Shanto (BAN)
Bangladesh’s captain Najmul Hossain Shanto impressed in the second ODI with a solid knock of 76 runs from 119 balls. His leadership with the bat helped Bangladesh post a strong total contributing to their 68-run victory. He will be key in the decider.
Best Bowler: Nangeyalia Kharote (AFG)
Afghanistan’s Nangeyalia Kharote was the standout bowler in the second ODI, picking up three wickets while conceding just 28 runs in his eight overs. His form will be crucial if Afghanistan are to secure the series win.
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Match Scenarios:
Scenario 1: Afghanistan win the toss and opt to bat first
- Powerplay: 45-55
- Afghanistan Total: 190-200
- Prediction: Afghanistan win the match
Scenario 2: Bangladesh win the toss and opt to bat first
- Powerplay: 55-65
- Bangladesh Total: 200-210
- Prediction: Bangladesh win the match
Disclaimer:
The predictions are based on the author’s understanding, analysis and instinct. Consider the points mentioned before making your own predictions. For more cricket news click here
