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Bangladesh and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the second game of the three-match ꧒ODI series on Saturday (July 8). The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram will host the contest. The clash is scheduled to begin at 1:30 pm IST/ 8 am GMT/ 2 pm local time.
In the first game of the three-match ODI series, Afgౠhanistan emerge𝓀d victorious in a rain-affected fixture. They managed to restrict the hosts to 169/9 in their allotted 43 overs. In response, Afghanistan had reached 83/2 in 21.4 overs before rain interrupted the game. As a result, Afghanistan won the contest by 17 runs according to the DLS method. This win puts the visitors in a promising position to secure their first-ever ODI series victory over Bangladesh. With the series currently standing at 1-0 in Afghanistan’s favour, the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side will be determined to maintain their momentum and clinch the series victory in the upcoming matche🉐s.
Pitch Report:
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is known for producing solid batting surfaces, providing good conditions for batters to score runs. However, there is often some movement for the pacers with the new ball. The seamers can find some assistance early on, particularly in terms of swing and seam movement. Additionally, the spinners te💟nd to find turn on this pitch. As the game progresses, the spinners can come into play and exploit the conditions to create difficulties for the batters.
Dream11 Prediction:
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy
All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Rashid Khan (vc), Taskin Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Probable XI
Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, 💖Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Mira൲z, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooq༒i, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- BAN wins the toss bowl first
- Powerplay score: 50-60
- AFG total: 270-280
Case 2:
- AFG wins the toss and bowl first
- Powerplay score: 55-65
- BAN total: 275-285
Team bowling first to win the contest.