Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Prediction – Who will win the match between BAN vs AFG?

Team Bangladesh will be thanking their lower-order batters Mehidy Hasan and Afif Hossin, after they bailed out their team and stitched a partnership of 174 runs to ensure Bangladesh a four-wicket victory in the first ODI against visitors Afghanistan. The home side will now be taking on Afghanistan again in the second ODI of the series to be played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on February 25.

Bangladesh will be expecting a much better performance from their senior batters like Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim and post a competitive total. At the same time, pacers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed will be looking to emulate their performances at provide vital breakthroughs for their team.

For Afghanistan, spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will hold the key to break the bone of Bangladesh batting order in middle overs and restrict them to a small total. In the batting department, skipper Hashmatuallah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi will try to stitch partnership among themselves and help their side to level the series.

Match Details

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Date & Time: February 25th at 10:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM local time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

Due to the slow nature of pitch, another low scoring encounter is on the cards in the second ODI, which is to played at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. While, most captains after winning the toss have opted to chase on the venue, team batting first will look to post a total around 250 and defend it later. Spinners have a major say at the ground as compared to pacers, but fast-bowlers hitting hard-lengths and varying their pace have been successful too.

Average score: 212 (21 ODIs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium)

Record of chasing teams: Won-14, Lost -7

Probable Playing XIs for BAN vs AFG

Bangladesh

Liton Das(wk), Tamim Iqbal(c), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Fareed Ahmad

BAN vs AFG Head to Head

Total Matches – 9, Bangladesh – 6, Afghanistan -3

Probable top performers

Probable best batter of the match: Tamim Iqbal 

After a flop show in the first ODI, skipper Tamim Iqbal will have the responsibility of providing a good start at the top of the order alongside Liton Das. As it was evident in first match of the series, scoring had become difficult due to the slow nature of pitch and after the ball gets soft. Iqbal, who is known to play spin well, will look to get settled in the first ten over of the match and play a long innings for his team.

Probable best bowler of the Match: Fazalhaq Farooqi

After destroying the top-order of Bangladesh and taking four vital wickets in the process in first ODI, pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi will be oozing with confidence. The 21-year old pacer will be looking to emulate a similar performance in the second ODI as well. The left-arm pacer will be playing his third ODI on February 25. Hence, the pacer also holds a surprise element in his bowling.

Today’s Match Prediction: Bangladesh to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision