BAN vs AFG Match Prediction – Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?

After losing the ODI series against Afghanistan (AFG), Bangladesh (BAN) were under tremendous pressure to do well in the shortest format of the game. The drama concerning Tamim Iqbal bothered the team but looks like the home team has overcome that, as they have won two back-to-back matches and will now be targeting to win the final game in order to take the trophy home.

In the first match of the series, the batters were once again disappointed but Towhid Hridoy played some brilliant cricket to help the team get over the line. Skipper Rashid Khan was sensational and so was Mujeeb Ur Rahman but Hridoy managed to tackle them and score runs at a good pace to help the team win a thriller.

Meanwhile, even though bowling looks more or less sorted, it’s the Afghan batters that need to get better. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi was brilliant in the last match but others will have to pull up their socks as well. The top order needs to take a lot more responsibility as the team would be aiming to finish the series on level terms.

BAN vs AFG Match Details:

BAN vs AFG, 2nd T20I, Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh 2023

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: Sunday, July 16, 5:30 PM IST

Broadcast & Live Streaming Details: Fancode app and website

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:

The surface at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is relatively slower in nature. Anything over 160 will be a good total and the skipper winning the toss should elect to bowl first.

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh
Litton Das (wk), Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi

BAN vs AFG Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Towhid Hridoy:

The youngster Towhid Hridoy was sensational in the last match and will be aiming to continue in the same fashion. Bangladesh’s top order struggled in the last match and thus, the responsibility may once again fall on the shoulders of Towhid. Hence, he will definitely be one of the players to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Rashid Khan:

The spin wizard Rashid Khan was exceptional in the first match and will be hoping to continue in the same manner to bring Afghanistan back into the contest. Notably, he has represented the national team in 81 T20Is, picking up 130 wickets in the process.

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.