Afghanistan and Bangladesh’s longstanding cricket rivalry has long enthralled fans, inspiring young cricketers from both sides to dream big. Their intense battles can often turn into nail-biting contests that keep audiences spellbound right up until the last ball!
Tanzid Hasan and Soumya Sarkar started well, but were undone by Rashid’s spin later on, when he caught Taskin in front of wicket for an important breakthrough.
In this article, we will discuss the main points of Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (C) | Batsman |
| Rahmat Shah (VC) | Batsman |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Wicketkeeper |
| Ikram Alikhil | Wicketkeeper |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Batsman |
| Sediqullah Atal | Batsman |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-Rounder |
| Gulbadin Naib | All-Rounder |
| Rashid Khan | Bowler |
| AM Ghazanfar | Bowler |
| Noor Ahmad | Bowler |
| Fazal Haq Farooqi | Bowler |
| Naveed Zadran | Bowler |
| Farid Ahmad Malik | Bowler |
Note: AM Ghazanfar was initially included but has been ruled out due to a back injury. Nangyal Kharoti has been named as his replacement.
Bangladesh National Cricket Team
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto (C) | Batsman |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | Wicketkeeper |
| Towhid Hridoy | Batsman |
| Soumya Sarkar | Batsman |
| Tanzid Hasan | Batsman |
| Mahmudullah | All-Rounder |
| Jaker Ali | Wicketkeeper |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | All-Rounder |
| Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Parvez Hossain | Bowler |
| Nasum Ahmed | Bowler |
| Tanzim Hasan | Bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Bowler |
Note: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and wicketkeeper-batsman Litton Das have been excluded from the squad.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Afghanistan and Bangladesh face off in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Afghanistan head into this tournament armed with confidence following their series win against South Africa while Bangladesh have struggled recently and hope to find some form.
Afghanistan have managed to secure two wins out of the last three ODIs against Bangladesh and will aim to extend this streak in their upcoming match. They will field the same side that defeated both previous opponents, with Rashid Khan playing an integral role in an attack which has been exceptional this tournament so far.
These teams have faced off in 16 ODIs, and India have edged ahead slightly by winning 10. Both sides have won 10 matches while four games were drawn.
Afghanistan have won both of the first two ODIs and look poised to take a commanding 2-0 lead in this series, which should see them advance towards qualifying for the semifinals of this tournament. Their match against Sri Lanka at Sharjah promises to be an intense contest where both sides have much at stake in this match-up.
Afghanistan scored an impressive total of 236/6 in 50 overs thanks to an outstanding effort from Rashid Khan and their formidable top order, propelling them to an outstanding total of 236/6 in their 50 overs. A tight game saw momentum shift several times as Bangladesh were reduced from their target of 194 runs down to just 114 before heavy rain set in. One dropped catch by Ikram Ali and Gulbadin Naib was enough to keep them struggling when raindrops fell heavily upon their fielding opponents.
Soumya Sarkar and Shanto Rahul got off to a slow start before playing carefully to protect themselves from further losses. Unfortunately, Bangladesh couldn’t find an effective way to hit boundaries so were forced to settle for below par scores.
Afghanistan’s experience proved decisive as they saw off an unexpectedly close game with India on Thursday night. A remarkable spell from Taskin Ahmed saw both Nabi and Shahidi bowled cleanly to give Afghanistan an early breakthrough, and Nabi played some breathtaking innings, hitting stunning shots that regularly found boundaries.
1st ODI
Cricket has long been an icon for Afghans amidst their many hardships, providing hope to its people through sport. It has long been the country’s favorite pastime and allowed significant international advancement – though the Taliban’s return has complicated this progress as women-specific sports are banned and therefore competing at global events run by ICC becomes difficult.
Afghanistan are forced to play in domestic events and bilateral series against countries with more tolerant views on cricket, making ODI success easier; but at the expense of playing on bigger stages. Their next challenge comes against Bangladesh who boast a powerful side and boast an impressive record against minnows.
On Wednesday, the first ODI will take place in Sharjah. The hosts have selected an impressive squad for this match; including Ibrahim Zadran’s return from an injury that kept him sidelined since last year. Zadran will join Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah at the top of their order while Sediqullah Atal and Noor Ahmad provide additional bowling power.
Bangladesh are currently second in ODI standings and have won 10 out of their 16 matches against Afghanistan so far, giving them an upper hand in this upcoming three-match series due to superior momentum and their recent track record.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan last met in an ODI matchup on October 20, with Bangladesh emerging victorious by five wickets at Dharamsala. The series will also be streamed live via FanCode app and website in India; Bangladesh cannot access this broadcast. Furthermore, two T20I matches between these sides were played, both won by Afghanistan – totalling up 142 points when combined – so Afghan should look to expand their lead even further when they meet again on Friday.
2nd ODI
Bangladesh will look to overcome Afghanistan in their three-match One Day International series and advance in ICC rankings, starting with Wednesday’s match in Sharjah on November 6. These teams have met six times so far with Bangladesh winning four and Afghanistan two of those encounters.
Teams will vie to take the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings and position themselves for qualifying for the 2024 World Cup qualifying cycle. Afghanistan are currently ninth while Bangladesh are in eighth position.
Afghanistan made an unforgettable debut on the global cricket stage by stunning Australia in T20 World Cup, their maiden win against one of the top nations ever seen at this competition. Their victory sent Afghans into ecstasy; hundreds flooded into streets celebrating. Afghanistan had disappointed in previous tournaments due to failing to advance beyond group stages for both ODIs and T20 World Cups; now hope has been restored!
The win was an enormous boost for the team and provided hope for those struggling in everyday life. Afghanistan continues to face major political and security challenges and has been accused of violating human rights by international bodies; critics contend that boycotting their cricket tour won’t affect Taliban rule or bring real change for ordinary Afghans.
Following an interrupted start, Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar quickly put on fifty with ease on an excellent batting surface, thanks to Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq’s struggle finding rhythm at one end but producing several dot balls that the batsmen took advantage of. A brief rain shower interrupted play for some time; since its return play resumes with Bangladesh needing nine off eight balls to level scores; all eyes will be watching their opponents and trying to prevent another collapse from taking place.
3rd ODI
India easily won its final one-day international against England at Sharjah on Sunday to complete a 3-0 series sweep, led by Shubman Gill’s 112-off-102 display and complete an historic 3-0 series win. India now remain at the top of ODI rankings while England have dropped from first to eighth position. Although Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were lost early, Shubman kept India competitive; together with Kohli they shared in a fourth highest ever partnership of 116 runs in an ODI match against England who eventually bowled them out for just 214 runs with Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh Singh and Hardik Pandya taking main wickets from India respectively.
Bangladesh will begin their pursuit of their maiden One-Day International victory of 2018 against Afghanistan at Sharjah on Wednesday. After struggling both at home and away this season, they’ll be desperate to improve their chances of qualification for next year’s Champions Trophy tournament.
Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat first, only to face immediate trouble as Rashid Khan struck twice in their opening over to reduce them to 71-5. Mohammad Nabi scored an unbeaten 84 off just 79 balls while Allah Ghazanfar claimed six wickets as Afghanistan slowly rebounded from their early losses.
However, the visitors were unable to sustain the required run rate and fell to 237-6 in 49.4 overs.
Mahmudullah and Mehidy Hasan’s fifth-wicket stand of 145 runs was the cornerstone of Bangladesh’s innings despite losing four wickets at the back end. By speeding up run rates during final stages, they put pressure on Afghanistan bowlers who took quick wickets as a response.
Bangladesh’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s Champions Trophy hang in the balance amid all of the uncertainty and doom surrounding them. In order to progress from group stage and reach Super Eights, they need a big win against Afghanistan on Tuesday evening.
Bangladesh are two runs ahead of their DLS par score after 3.3 overs at Sharjah Cricket Stadium when play was interrupted by rain. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran remain vigilant at the crease while Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib remain on strike with their bowling attacks.
