BAN vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan?

Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in Match 3 of the Asia Cup 2022 in Sharjah on August 30, Tuesday. Afghanistan breezed past Sri Lanka in the opening game, winning the match by eight wickets. It was a clinical all-round performance by Mohammad Nabi’s side and secured two points with a healthy net run rate of 5.176.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, come into the tournament on the back of a 2-1 series defeat to Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have won only two out of their eight T20Is this year, and the last time they met Afghanistan, it was Nabi’s side that won the game by eight wickets. The Bangla Tigers, as it seems, have a stiff task ahead, facing an Afghanistan team that is high on confidence.

BAN vs AFG Match Details

Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Date and Time – August 30, 7:30 PM

Telecast & Live Streaming – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

BAN vs AFG Pitch Report

The wicket in Sharjah Cricket Stadium has not always been a batting paradise. However, over the last year, we have seen a few totals of above 180. Historically, it provides an even contest between bat and ball. This ground has hosted 25 T20Is, and the teams batting first have won 16 times, while the teams bowling first have won nine times.

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh

Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Sabbir Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi

BAN vs AFG Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match:

Hazratullah Zazai

The left-handed opener, Hazratullah Zazai, is generally an explosive batter, providing some quick starts in the powerplay. The 24-year-old, in 29 T20Is, has scored 904 runs at an average of 34.76 and a strike rate of 143.94 with a top score of 162*. He also played his hand in the first game, scoring an unbeaten 37 off 28 balls.

Probable best bowler of the match:

Rashid Khan

One of the best bowlers in white-ball cricket and an experienced campaigner in the T20 circuit, Rashid Khan is always expected to deliver with the ball whenever he is involved in the game. He stands fifth in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings and is also the highest-ranked bowler in the tournament. He bowled a tidy spell of 0-12 in four overs against Sri Lanka in the previous match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Afghanistan to win the Match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.