Bangladesh managed to take the first T20 and will come into the next game with some confidence despite the fight given by Afghanistan, particularly in the Final over when a hat-trick had them worried.

BAN vs AFG Match Details

Date: July 16th, 2023

Time:  5:30 PM IST

Venue: Sylhet

BAN vs AFG Weather Report

The weather looks pretty clear for the upcoming fixture.

BAN vs AFG Pitch Report

The track is likely to take some healthy turn as batting first remains a better option on pitch which will turn as the game progresses.

BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head

Played- 10 | Bangladesh- 4 | Afghanistan- 6 | No Result- 0 | Tie- 0

BAN vs AFG Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh Playing XI

Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Litton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed

Afghanistan Playing XI

Rahmunullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdul Rahman

BAN vs AFG Key Players

Shakib Al Hasan

With the World Cup ahead Bangladesh will be turning to Shakib Al Hasan for some inspiration. Last time around he was at his best, carrying Bangladesh and they will hope he reaches that form in what could be his last World Cup.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan continues to be the biggest superstar in the line-up and Afghanistan will hope he continues to bowl well with the World Cup looming.

BAN vs AFG Match Tips

Afghanistan is a good team in the subcontinent, and with Bangladesh unsettled at the moment Afghanistan will be favorite.

Match Prediction: Afghanistan Will Win the Match