ODI World Cup 2023: Match 3, BAN vs AFG Stats & Records at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala

Bangladesh and Afghanistan will face each other in the 3rd match of the 2023 ODI World Cup on October 7 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. 

Bangladesh come into the contest after losing to England by 4 wickets in the Duckworth-Lewis method in their warm-up match. They beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in their previous warm-up match.Najmul Hossain Shanto has aggregated 698 runs in 14 innings in 2023 ODIs with two centuries and five fifties at an average of 49.85. In the bowling department, Taskin Ahmed has picked 21 wickets in 10 innings in 2023 ODIs. 

Afghanistan come into the match after beating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in their warm-up match. Their previous warm-up match against South Africa was abandoned without a ball bowled. Ibrahim Zardan has aggregated 478 runs in 11 innings in 2023 with an average of 47.80, including four fifties and one century. Fazalhaq Farooqi has picked 15 wickets in 11 innings in 2023 ODIs.  

Bangladesh and Afghanistan are both evenly matched teams, and the 3rd match of the 2023 ODI World Cup is sure to be a close contest. 

BAN vs AFG  Head-to-Head Record: 

In the 15 ODIs played between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Bangladesh has dominated the side with 9 wins, while Afghanistan has managed 5 wins. The two teams have met twice in the ODI World Cup, and Bangladesh has won both matches 

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium ODI Records Pitch Report:  

Dharamsala has been a batting paradise, but the overcast conditions expected at the venue could benefit seam bowlers more than usual. The high altitude of the ground also means that the ball travels faster, but the bounce and carry of the surface will still favour batters who generate good power. 

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium ODI Records 

In four ODIs played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, pacers have taken 36 wickets at an average of 29.77, while spinners have taken 17 wickets at an average of 32.76. The batting first team has won one match, while the chasing team has won three. The average first-innings total at this venue is 172. Teams winning the toss would look to field first.   

BAN vs AFG Player Battles to Watch Out For 

Shakib Al Hasan vs Rashid Khan  

In a total of 11 innings played between the two players, Rashid Khan has picked Shakib Al Hasan twice in 50 balls while Shakib has scored 36 runs at an average of 18. This battle would tempt Hashmatullah Shahidi to go with  Rashid for a long spell in middle overs and death overs. 

Mohammad Nabi vs Shakib Al Hasan 

Both met each other for  11 innings played between the two players, Shakib Al Hasan has picked Mohammad Nabi thrice in 61 balls while Nabi has scored 58 runs at an average of 19.33. So Shakib will save his overs for little in death overs. 

X-Factors for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan  

Bangladesh:   

Najmul Hossain Shanto will be the X-factor player for  Bangladesh against Afghanistan. He has been in excellent form with the bat in 2023, scoring 698 runs at an average of over 49.85, including two centuries and five fifties. He will be one of the key players for Bangladesh against Afghanistan. Afghanistan:  

Ibrahim Zardan will be the x-factor player for Afghanistan against Bangladesh. He has been in good form with the bat in 2023, having scored 478 runs at an average of 47.80, with four half-centuries and one century. He will be one of the key players for Afghanistan against Bangladesh. 

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XI 

Afghanistan : 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi 

Bangladesh 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mahedi Hasan/Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman