T20 World Cup 2022, Warm-up: AFG vs BAN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Afghanistan vs Bangladesh?

After some shambolic performances in the Super 4 of the Asia Cup, the Afghanistan team will finally play a competitive game as they are set to lock horns against Bangladesh on October 17 at Allan Border Field in Brisbane to prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup in Australia. Bangladesh, on the other hand, will come to the match after a series of defeats at the hands of Pakistan and New Zealand in the recently concluded tri-series in the Kiwis.

Before taking on England in their first match of the tournament, the Mohammad Nabi-led side will look forward to settling down in the Australian conditions and thus, the match against Bangladesh and Pakistan are going to be important games for the side. For Bangladesh, the tournament is about proving their growth in international cricket. In the last edition of the tournament, the team failed to win any of their fixtures and in order to change that, Shakib Al Hasan and co. will aim to start fresh and hold their nerves in pressure situations.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Date and Time: October 17, 1:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

AFG vs BAN Pitch Report

The surface at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane offers good bounce but it gets easy for the batters later on. Bowling first will be ideal in the stadium and a score above 170 can be considered a good total on this wicket.

AFG vs BAN Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan:

Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmed Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh:

Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Nurul Hasan, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.

AFG vs BAN Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Shakib Al Hasan:

The captain of the Bangladesh Cricket Team will once again be the apple of the eye as the 35-year-old will have the job to rescue Bangladesh after a difficult year in international cricket. The southpaw played well in their last match where he smashed 68 off 42 deliveries against a quality bowling line-up of the Pakistan team. Thus, the team can expect him to step up once again and show his class through the T20 World Cup.

Probable best bowler

Rashid Khan:

After a decent performance in the Asia Cup, the spin wizard played in the Caribbean Premier League where he picked only four wickets in five matches. However, his economy has always been on the brighter side. Leading their bowling line-up, expect the 24-year-old to cause some damage to the Bangladesh middle order.

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

Also Check: Dream11 Team Prediction for AFG vs BAN

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.