Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates For 1st ODI

Preview:

Bangladesh will host Afghanistan in the 3 matches ODI series and followed by 2 T20Is. The ODIs will get underway from Wednesday. Bangladesh has won the previous series 2-1 against Afghanistan back in 2016. Things have changed and both sides are strongly becoming formidable at the international level. Bangladesh last played an ODI series against Zimbabwe in July 2021 where they comfortably sealed the series 3-0. They have named four uncapped players for this series which is interesting and Tamim Iqbal will continue to lead to the side.

Afghanistan on the other hand has won their previous two ODI series against Ireland and Netherlands by 3-0. They have been groomed quite well in recent times and it’s showing in their results. Stuart Law has been named as the interim head coach for this tour. Hasmatullah Shahidi will lead the side and Rahmat Shah named as his deputy.

Match Details:

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1^st ODI

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Date & Time: 23^rd February, at 10:30 AM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: Fancode

BAN vs AFG, 1^st ODI Pitch Report:

The surface tends to offer more assistance for the batters and it’s not easy for the bowlers to defend scores. It’s a 270-280 kind of a wicket and bowling first is a good option.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

BAN vs AFG, 1^st ODI Probable Playing XIs:

Bangladesh

Tamim Iqbal (c), Liton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain / Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fazal Haq

Top Picks for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Batters

Tamim Iqbal has scored the most runs for Bangladesh in the ODIs. In 219 matches, he has scored 7666 runs at an average of 36.85 with the highest score of 158. He had a great BPL and it will definitely add to his confidence.

Hashmatullah Shahidi had an excellent ODI series against the Netherlands. In 3 matches, he has scored 155 runs at an average of 51.66 with the highest score of 73.

Top Picks ­– All-Rounders

Shakib Al Hasan is a legend of Bangladesh cricket who has a strong fan base. In his ODI career, he has accumulated 6600 runs and picked up 277 wickets.

Veteran cricketer, Mohammad Nabi will bring a lot of balance and experience into the Afghanistan line-up. He has mustered 2817 runs and picked up 132 wickets in his ODI career.

Top Picks ­– Bowlers

Mustafizur Rahman is the go-to-go bowler in the white ball irrespective of the teams he plays for. He has picked up 127 wickets in 68 ODI matches at an economy of 5.19 with the best figures of 6 for 43.

We know how good a player Rashid Khan is, he is a lethal weapon with the ball when it comes to subcontinent conditions. He has picked up 146 wickets and scored 1040 runs in his ODI career.

Top Picks ­– Wicketkeepers

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a highly talented wicketkeeper batter, he scored 128 runs in 3 ODI matches against the Netherlands which includes a century as well.

BAN vs AFG Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Liton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Tamim Iqbal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (vc), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAN vs AFG Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Liton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Tamim Iqbal (c), Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Mustafizur Rahman, Rashid Khan, Nasum Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

BAN vs AFG Risky Captaincy Choices:

Liton Das has scored 1335 runs in his 47 ODIs at an average of 30.34. He knows ways to score runs at crunch moments, you can take a risk and pick him as your fantasy team skipper.

Mystery spinner, Mujeeb Ur Rahman is known for his economical spell of bowling. He rarely bowls a bad deliver which is his main strength. He is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Considering a lot of options available in the bowler’s category, it’s hard to pick Fazal Haq in the final eleven.

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