| Matches Played | 12 |
| Won By Bangladesh | 5 |
| Won By Afghanistan | 07 |
| Tied | 00 |
Pitch Report
The pitches for this Asia Cup are prepared to favor the batter with intent, whereas some assistance has also been extended to the bowlers. One can expect high temperatures. First innings have averaged around 135 runs at this venue, and the team winning the toss will put the opposition in to bat first.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – Match Analysis
Afghanistan’s Strengths
Formidable spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are perfectly suited to Sheikh Zayed Stadium’s spinner-friendly conditions, creating a tactical advantage over Bangladesh’s traditionally spin-vulnerable batting order. Recent 94-run victory over Hong Kong demonstrates excellent momentum and confidence, with the opening partnership of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz providing a solid platform for competitive totals.
Afghanistan’s Weaknesses
Overreliance on spin attack could backfire if pitch conditions don’t deteriorate as expected, leaving limited pace bowling options against Bangladesh’s experienced batting lineup. Middle-order batting remains inconsistent beyond the opening partnership, potentially struggling against Bangladesh’s quality spin bowling attack led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz in pressure situations.
Bangladesh’s Strengths
Litton Das’s exceptional current form (357 runs in 10 matches at a 140 strike rate) provides match-winning capability and stability to counter Afghanistan’s spin threat effectively. Opening combination of Das and Tanzid Hasan offers explosive potential to capitalize on powerplay conditions before the spin-friendly pitch deteriorates, crucial for setting commanding totals.
Bangladesh’s Weaknesses
Recent six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka has dented confidence and exposed batting vulnerabilities against quality spin bowling, particularly concerning given Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack strategy. Mounting pressure to secure qualification for the Super Four stage could lead to a conservative batting approach, potentially falling short of competitive totals on challenging spinning surface conditions.
BAN vs AFG Predicted Playing XIs
Bangladesh (BAN):
Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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