Bangladesh were the favorites in the first ODI until a collapse hit them with something that they wouldn't have predicted in their wildest dreams. Afghanistan though has found another talent with Ghazanfar joining the party as yet another mystery spinner from Afghanistan.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Date: November 9th, 2024

Time:  3:30 PM IST

Venue: Sharjah

AFG vs BAN Weather Report

The weather is on the cooler side and there could be dew later on. 

AFG vs BAN Pitch Report

Sharjah with its small boundaries is usually good for the batters. The dryness in the surface though brings spinners into play and that will keep both teams interested. Batting first will be a better option on a track that wears quickly.

AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

BAN Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmadullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman 

AFG Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

AFG vs BAN Key Players

Soumya Sarkar

Soumya Sarkar was in the spotlight during the first ODI. He got a start and for someone with his experience, the team would prefer having him bat through. His career has been start stop with a lot of promise, not converting into something significant. 

AM Ghazanfar

A new mystery spinner is on the rise. Bangladesh will be worried with what they have to take now as Sharjah has been very helpful for spin. A spin choke looks likely with Ghazanfar looking very tough to pick.

AFG vs BAN Match Tips

Afghanistan will start favorites with the talent they have on offer.

Match Prediction: Afghanistan Will Win The Match