Match Preview
It is going to be BAN vs AFG for the only Test match at Mirpur from tomorrow onwards. This is a much-anticipated series between these two sides.
However, the hosts are not looking up to the mark when it comes to the longest format of the game as they have lost four of their last five games.
Meanwhile, the visitors seem to be in good touch as they have won three Tests out of their last five.
Bangladesh last played a Test at home against Ireland in April they won quite easily by 7 wickets.
On the other hand, Afghanistan last played a Test match against Zimbabwe where they beat the hosts by six wickets.
Therefore, it will be a real cracker of a game between these two sides as they will square off against each other tomorrow.
Match Details
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Only Test
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur
Date: 14-18 June 2023
Time: 9:30 AM IST
Pitch Report
The wicket at Mirpur is a very good one for the bowlers. Moreover, spinners will be dominant rather than the pacers. Furthermore, the team that can play spin well will thrive in these conditions. Additionally, the team winning the toss should look to bat first at this venue. The average first innings score at this venue is 211 runs.
Full Squads for BAN vs AFG, Only Test
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Musfik Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Khaled Ahmed
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Afsar Zazai (wk), Amir Hamza, Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar, IA Khil, Abdul Malik, R Shah, Nasir Jamal, Bahir Shah, Izharullahq Naveed, Nijat Masood, Sayed Shirzad
Probable Playing XI for BAN vs AFG, Only Test
Bangladesh
Tamim Iqbal, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Hasan Joy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Ibrahim, Afsar Zazai (wk), Amir Hamza, Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rehman Akbar
Match Prediction for BAN vs AFG, Only Test
From the team combinations and previous results, we can say that it will be an even contest between these two sides.
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