Time – Mon, 11 Nov, 3:30 pm
Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Afghanistan List of players
| No. | Player Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | Captain |
| 2 | Rahmat Shah (vc) | Vice-Captain |
| 3 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | |
| 4 | Ikram Alikhil | |
| 5 | Abdul Malik | |
| 6 | Riaz Hassan | |
| 7 | Sediqullah Atal | |
| 8 | Darwish Rasooli | |
| 9 | Azmatullah Omarzai | |
| 10 | Mohammad Nabi | |
| 11 | Gulbadin Naib | |
| 12 | Rashid Khan | |
| 13 | Nangyal Kharoti | |
| 14 | AM Ghazanfar | |
| 15 | Noor Ahmad | |
| 16 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | |
| 17 | Bilal Sami | |
| 18 | Naveed Zadran | |
| 19 | Farid Ahmad Malik |
Bangladesh List of players
| No. | Player Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Najmul Hossain Shanto (c) | Captain |
| 2 | Soumya Sarkar | |
| 3 | Tanzid Hasan | |
| 4 | Zakir Hasan | |
| 5 | Mushfiqur Rahim | |
| 6 | Mahmudullah | |
| 7 | Towhid Hridoy | |
| 8 | Jaker Ali | |
| 9 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | |
| 10 | Rishad Hossain | |
| 11 | Nasum Ahmed | |
| 12 | Taskin Ahmed | |
| 13 | Mustafizur Rahman | |
| 14 | Shoriful Islam | |
| 15 | Nahid Rana |
Opener Zakir Hasan and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed have been recalled to the squad, while Anamul Haque, Taijul Islam and Hasan Mahmud have not been included – Mahmud due to a shoulder injury. There is also no Shakib Al Hasan, who, according to Faruque, voluntarily pulled out of consideration for the series. Litton Das is also missing due to the fever which saw him miss the Chattogram Test against South Africa.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, have made two new additions to their squad which beat South Africa in September. Opener Sediqullah Atal and left-arm wrist-spinner Noor Ahmed come into the squad, while Ibrahim Zadran (recovering from ankle surgery) and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (right phalanx sprain), miss out.
Prediction who can win the match
Predicting the outcome of a cricket match, especially between two competitive teams like Afghanistan and Bangladesh, depends on several factors, including player form, team performance, weather conditions, and match venue. Here are some points to consider:
Afghanistan:
- Afghanistan has a strong bowling attack, particularly with Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Fazalhaq Farooqi, who are capable of causing problems for batting line-ups.
- Players like Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz are solid in the batting department.
- Their performance can be unpredictable, but when they play at their best, they can pose a serious challenge.
Bangladesh:
- Bangladesh has a more experienced squad, with key players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mahmudullah. They are known for their consistency in both batting and bowling.
- Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed provide a strong pace attack, while Shakib Al Hasan can contribute with both bat and ball.
- Bangladesh has a well-rounded team, but they sometimes struggle with consistency under pressure.
Key Factors:
- Batting Depth: Bangladesh has a more experienced and established top order, while Afghanistan can be unpredictable with their batting.
- Bowling Strength: Afghanistan has one of the strongest spin attacks in world cricket with Rashid Khan and Mujeeb, which could be a game-changer, especially if the pitch favors spin.
- Team Form: The team that has better recent form and consistency will likely have an advantage.
- Weather and Pitch: The match’s outcome can also be influenced by pitch conditions and weather, especially with Afghanistan’s spinners or Bangladesh’s pace attack.
