Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today's match between BAN vs AFG?

Bangladesh had a clinical victory in the first T20I against Afghanistan as the hosts bundled out the visitors for just 94 runs in a 156-run chase and have taken an early lead of 1-0. The second and final T20I will take place at the same venue and it will be interesting to see if Afghanistan can pull off a victory and level the series 1-1. Mushfiqur Rahim missed the first T20I due to a thumb injury and is likely to return to the XI while the rest of the players pick themselves.

As far as Afghanistan is concerned, they will need an improved show from the batting order and the openers will definitely have to create a lot of damage at the top. Despite packing the side with spinners, Afghanistan failed to keep hold of the run rate in the previous game while Bangladesh used their spinners exceedingly well. Nasum Ahmed will be a big threat again for the Afghanistan batters as the former picked up four wickets in the first T20I.

Match Details

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: 5th March at 2:30 PM IST and 3:00 PM local time

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

The track has been very efficient so far for the spinners in the first T20I and the trend is set to continue in the second game as well. Chasing teams have still been successful at the ground and the captain that wins the toss will have a tough decision to make. Any score around 150 could be a winning total in the ground considering the spin offered.

Probable Playing XIs for BAN VS AFG

Bangladesh:

Litton Das, Munim Shahriar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah (c), Yasir Ali, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan:

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmed

BAN vs AFG Head to Head

Overall- 7 ; Bangladesh won- 3 ; Afghanistan won- 4

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Rahmanullah Gurbaz

One of the upcoming youngsters Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be the player to watch out for in the second T20I against Bangladesh. The right-hander was dismissed for a two-ball duck in the first T20I and he will be looking to make the most of the opportunity in the final game of the series. The 20-year-old already scored a century in the final ODI and has all the shots in the book.

Probable best bowler of the match

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan had a good game in the first T20I picking up one wicket and bowled an economical spell as well. However, he would like to add some more wickets to his tally and be more effective rather than being defensive. The leg spinner is among the best bowlers in the business at the moment, especially in T20 cricket and can turn the game around quickly. Afghanistan would be looking to him to make the most damage.

Today’s match prediction: Afghanistan 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