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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: head-to-head and other key stats

The pitch is known to be a balanced one, the straight and square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into action.

By Omar | Jul 4, 2023 | 2 Min Read

Bangladesh will lock horns with Afghanistan in the 1st ODI the three-match ODI series. The series is set to commence on July 5th at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Bangladesh will aim to continue their success on home soil, where they have been formidable across all formats. Having won four of their last five ODI series at home, Bangladesh will enter the series as the favourites. They boast a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that can pose significant challenges for the opposition on these familiar tracks. Despite a recent loss to England in 50-over cricket, Bangladesh have demonstrated their capabilities by defeating India and Ireland in home matches.

Najmul Hossain Shanto emerges as a key player to watch out for in this series, as the stylish left-handed opener has been in sensational form across all formats. In the recent one-off Test against Afghanistan, Shanto scored centuries in both innings, showcasing his remarkable ability. Additionally, he smashed a brilliant 117 against Ireland in an ODI earlier this year. Another player in excellent form for Bangladesh is Litton Das, who will serve as a pillar in the team’s batting lineup. Das was the highest run-scorer in the home ODI series against Ireland, accumulating 146 runs in three matches at an impressive average of 71. Accompanying them is the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim, who has been in fine touch, averaging 54.71 with the bat in his last ten matches.

When it comes to bowling, Bangladesh has a plethora of options at their disposal. Taskin Ahmed, who has been consistently troubling both top-order and lower-order batsmen with his pace and variations, poses a significant threat to Afghanistan. Afghanistan, despite recent struggles, cannot be underestimated, as they possess potential and can be dangerous once they find their momentum. Ibrahim Zadran, an impressive young opener, has been outstanding, accumulating 586 runs in his last nine matches at an average of 73.25. Rahmat Shah, another batsman to watch out for, has a solid track record against Bangladesh in ODIs

Head-to-Head

Total Matches Played – 11

Bangladesh have won – 7

Afghanistan have won – 4

No Result – 0

Pitch

The pitch is known to be a balanced one, the straight and square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into action. The weather is expected to be slightly humid. The captain who wins the toss will look to chase the total down as there is a bit of dew expected in the latter half of the second innings.