The deaths of three local cricketers of Afghanistan caused major damage to the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Star cricketer Rashid Khan described Pakistan's attack as immoral and barbaric. After that, he silently takes a step to continue his protest against their neighboring nation.

It is learned that Rashid Khan has removed Pakistan Super League from his official social media bio, which is considered a major step to create more distance from Pakistan and Pakistan cricket. The spinner was a part of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) side Lahore Qalandars, which was mentioned in his 'X' account bio before. But after the tragic incident in Paktika province where at least 10 people were killed in the wee hours of Saturday (October 18), Lahore Qalandars is not visible in his official 'X' account.

Netizens observed the change in Khan's bio on Sunday morning. His current profile sees the mention of Afghanistan, Sydney Thunder, and Gujarat Titans, but Lahore Qalandars is not there. It is now believed that Khan and other Afghanistan cricketers, who played in PSL last season, can pull themselves out from the tournament. It is needless to say, without Rashid Khan or Afghanistan internationals, the Pakistan Super League will lose its credibility and star attractions.

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Rashid Khan showed open protest against the tragic incident

Condemning Pakistan's alleged airstrike on Afghanistan, Khan on Saturday wrote, "It is absolutely immoral and barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed." 

In response to the attack, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), with immediate effect, withdrew their team from the upcoming Tri-Nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Pakistan. Supporting ACB's decision, Khan said, "In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACB's decision to withdraw from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan. I stand with our people at this difficult time; our national dignity must come before all else."

Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan has made headlines after removing the name of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars from his X (formerly Twitter) bio. His move comes in the wake of a tragic incident near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Recently, Pakistani aerial strikes in Paktika Province claimed the lives of eight civilians, including three local cricketers. The attack has drawn widespread condemnation across Afghanistan’s cricketing community.

The deceased players — Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon — were reportedly killed while returning from a friendly match in Sharana, the capital of Paktika. The incident has sparked anger and mourning, with Rashid’s gesture seen as a silent protest against the tragic killings.

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Rashid Khan’s Participation in PSL Becomes Uncertain:

Following his earlier condemnation of Pakistan’s actions, Rashid Khan removed ‘Lahore Qalandars’ from his X bio. This move has fueled speculation that the Afghanistan captain might consider boycotting the Pakistan Super League in response to the tragic incident.

Rashid Khan, 27, joined Lahore Qalandars in 2021 and has since helped the team win three PSL titles, including last season. He expressed his grief on X, saying he was “deeply saddened by the civilian casualties in Pakistan’s recent aerial strikes on Afghanistan.”

I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage.

It is absolutely immoral and…

— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) October 17, 2025

He wrote, “ It is absolutely immoral and barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed. In light of the precious innocent souls lost, I welcome the ACB's decision of withdrawing from upcoming fixtures against Pakistan. I stand with our people at this difficult time - our national dignity must come before all else.”

Other Afghanistan Players Express Their Grief:

Afghan all-rounder Samiullah Shinwari expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that the attack has left both Afghanistan and the cricket community mourning the tragic loss of lives.

He wrote, “ I was deeply saddened by the news of the martyrdom of the heroic players of Argoon district of Paktika, who were brutally attacked by the Pakistani military regime after a friendly cricket match.”

He added, “ The incident is a great sorrow not only for Paktika, but for the entire cricket family and nation of Afghanistan. I offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of these innocent players, my friends and the people of Paktika.”

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— Samiullah Shinwari (@SamiShinwari45) October 17, 2025

Afghan opener Sediqullah Atal backed the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s choice to pull out of the tri-series, expressing his agreement with the decision in light of recent tragic events. He wrote, “ We will never forget their memory and sacrifice. Deeply saddened by Pakistan's attacks on Afghan civilians, women, children, and young cricketers. Such inhuman acts must not be ignored. I fully support the Afghanistan Cricket Board's decision.”

Deeply saddened by Pakistan’s attacks on Afghan civilians women, children, and young cricketers. Such inhuman acts must not be ignored. I fully support the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s decision.

— Sediqullah Atal (@sediqullahatal) October 17, 2025

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), on October 18, announced that they have decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming tri-nation T20I series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to take place in late November. They were supposed to travel Pakistan to feature in the tri-series and face the hosts on November 17.

However, the ACB stated that they had taken the decision to postpone the trip in response to the tragic incident where the Pakistan Army targeted their three players, Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Harron, along with five other fellow countrymen from Urgun district. They were martyred while seven others were injured.

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“In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November. The Afghanistan Cricket Board expresses its deepest sorrow and grief over the tragic martyrdom of the brave cricketers from Urgun District in Paktika Province” The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revealed in a statement.

Afghanistan withdraw from participating in T20I series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan

The last face-off between the two sides came in Sharjah during the tri-series where they met in the final. Afghanistan failed to qualify for the Super 4 stage of the recent Asia Cup 2025, where Pakistan lost the final to India in Dubai and ended as the runners-up. The left-arm pacer of Afghanistan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and their T20I captain, Rashid Khan, expressed their emotion on the tragic incident.

“The martyrdom of the civilians and our domestic cricket players by the oppressors is an unforgivable crime. The massacre of innocent civilians and our domestic cricket players by these oppressors is a heinous, unforgivable crime.” Farooqi wrote on his Facebook page.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage.” Rashid Khan wrote on X. It will be interesting to see if Afghanistan shake hands with Pakistan in the ICC events.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-series against Sri Lanka, involving Pakistan next month, following the killing of three local cricketers in an attack, as the board confirmed. They revealed that the players had travelled from Urgun to Sharana in eastern Paktika province, near the Pakistan border, to participate in a friendly encounter.

The ACB has stated it as ‘a cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime’ as the players were attacked during a gathering after their return to Urgun. They have identified three players as ‘Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon’ and added that five other players had also been killed in the attack as no further details were provided.

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“In response of this tragic incident and as a gesture of respect to the victims, the Afghanistan Cricket Board has decided to withdraw from participating in the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan, scheduled to be played in late November.” The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) expressed in a statement.

Three Afghanistan players attacked by Pakistan Army on border in Paktika

The Afghanistan board considers it as a great loss for the sports’ community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. It added that the decision to withdraw from the next months’ tri-series was made as a gesture of respect to the victims.

“The ACB considers this a great loss for Afghanistan's sports community, its athletes, and the cricketing family. The ACB also extends its deepest condolences and solidarity to the bereaved families of the martyrs and to the people of Paktika Province.” The ACB board addressed in the same statement.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of civilian lives in the recent Pakistani aerial strikes on Afghanistan. A tragedy that claimed the lives of women, children, and aspiring young cricketers who dreamed of representing their nation on the world stage. It is absolutely immoral and barbaric to target civilian infrastructure. These unjust and unlawful actions represent a grave violation of human rights and must not go unnoticed.” The T20I captain of the Afghanistan side, Rashid Khan, noted on his X account (formerly known as Twitter).

Two Afghanistan star players in white-ball cricket, Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai, have been the big winners on their latest update in the ICC Men’s ODI player rankings. Rashid regains his place as the number one-ranked ODI bowler in the world post their 3-0 series victory against Bangladesh, while the all-rounder returned to the top spot in the ODI all-rounders. 

Rashid took 11 wickets across the three games to move up five places and overtakes the left-arm spinner of the South Africa side, Keshav Maharaj, at the top of the rankings for the ODI bowlers, while Omarzai has climbed up the veteran of the Zimbabwean side, Sikandar Raza, on the list of ODI all-rounders, thanks to his seven wickets across the series.

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The Player of the Series award winner, Ibrahim Zadran, has started to compete for the number one spot in the list of ODI batters. He has risen eight spots to improve to second only behind India’s newly appointed captain, Shubman Gill. It’s a confidence booster for the side as they start their preparations for the next World Cup 2027 in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai become number one bowler and all-rounder in latest ICC rankings

There is some movement in the updated Test rankings after India’s 2-0 series victory at home against the West Indies. Young opening batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and veteran spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, are among the biggest winners.

Jaiswal improves two places to rise to the fifth position behind the top spot ranker, England’s Joe Root, while Kuldeep climbs seven spots to move to 14th among Test bowlers. Shai Hope and John Campbell, both centurions for the Caribbean side, have broken through the rankings to 66 and 68.

ICC ODI Bowlers’ Rankings on October 15, 2025

In the previous match, Ibrahim Zadran played well for Afghanistan and finished the innings with the top score of 95 runs off 140 balls with the help of three fours and one six. Besides Ibrahim, Ghazanfar scored 22 runs off 18 balls with the help of two fours and one six, whereas Mohammad Nabi chipped in with 22 runs off 30 balls. In the bowling department, Rashid Khan picked up five wickets and successfully defended the target.

On the other hand, Bangladesh struggled to get going in their innings and were dismissed for 109 runs in 28.3 overs. Towhid Hridoy scored 24 runs off 34 balls with the help of four boundaries, whereas Saif Hassan chipped in with 22 runs off 33 balls.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Date: 14th October, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

Pitch Report - 

• Avg 1st innings score: 200-225

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) - 115 runs in this Series 

• Towhid Hridoy (BAN) - 80 runs in this Series 

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) – 64 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 8 wickets in this Series 

• Tanzim Hasan (BAN) - 5 wickets in this Series 

• Azmatullah Omerzai (AFG) - 6 wickets in this Series 

AFG vs BAN Recent Form

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• Powerplay prediction- 45-50 Runs 

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 220-240 Runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 25-40 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BAN bats first

• Powerplay prediction- 40-45 Runs 

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 190-215 Runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 6 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for Afghanistan in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai

Who will hit the most sixes for Bangladesh in the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for Afghanistan in the match: Ibrahim Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi 

Who will hit the most fours for Bangladesh in the match: Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz

AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darvish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bashir Ahmad.

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

AFG vs BAN Complete Squad

Afghanistan - 

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullag Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Mohammad Saleem.

Bangladesh -

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (WK), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam and Taskin Ahmed

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win the 3rd ODI match. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI FAQ

1. What is the venue for the AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI 2025?

The 3rd ODI will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

2. What time does the AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI start?

The match will start at 5:30 PM IST on October 14, 2025.

3. Who won the 2nd ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh?

Afghanistan won the 2nd ODI convincingly to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI series has started on an unexpected note, where Afghanistan has come out as the winner in the 1st fixture. In the 1st ODI, Afghanistan bowlers controlled the game, and their top order batters helped to gain an advantage, with the middle order completing the chase. Afghanistan’s key bowlers played an important role in the 1st ODI. Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai each took three wickets and restricted the opponents to a below-par total. Afghanistan’s batting looks very strong with the likes of Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi at 4 and 5.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Date: 11th October, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue:Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

Pitch Report - 

• Avg 1st innings score: 230-250

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) - 60 runs in this Series 

• Towhid Hridoy (BAN) - 56 runs in this Series 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 50 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 3 wickets in this Series 

• Tanzim Hasan (BAN) - 3 wickets in this Series 

• Azmatullah Omerzai (AFG) - 3 wicket in this Series 

AFG vs BAN Recent Form

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• Powerplay prediction- 45-50 Runs 

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 250-260 Runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 20-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BAN bats first

• Powerplay prediction- 40-45 Runs 

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 215-225 Runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 4 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for Afghanistan in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Azmatullah Omarzai

Who will hit the most sixes for Bangladesh in the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for Afghanistan in the match: Ibrahim Zadran and Hashmatullah Shahidi 

Who will hit the most fours for Bangladesh in the match: Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz

AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bashir Ahmad.

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Nurul Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

AFG vs BAN Complete Squad

Afghanistan - 

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullag Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Mohammad Saleem.

Bangladesh -

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (WK), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam and Taskin Ahmed

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win the 2nd ODI match. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI FAQ

1. What is the venue for the AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI 2025?

The 2nd ODI will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

2. What time does the AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI start?

The match will start at 5:30 PM IST on October 11, 2025.

3. Who won the 1st ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh?

Afghanistan won the 1st ODI convincingly to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

4. Who will win today’s AFG vs BAN match?

As per the today match prediction, Afghanistan are favourites to win the 2nd ODI.

Rashid Khan took a beautiful running catch near the boundary rope during the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (AFG vs BAN) 1st ODI match. After the heartbreaking T20I bilateral series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan is now searching for a win in the ongoing 3-match ODI series. 

The Afghanistan cricket team has recently suffered back-to-back setbacks—first during the Asia Cup 2025 and then a whitewash against Bangladesh. The ongoing ODI series has become a prestige fight for the team. The Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh ODI series has startedtoday (October 8, 2025) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates. 

AFG vs BAN 1st ODI, 1st Innings: 

Bangladesh won the toss and decided to bat first. They sustained a tumbling start as they lost a couple of wickets early. After sustaining the early blows, at the moment when they were about to set on track with Saif Hassan and Tawhid Hridoy, Afghanistan struck again with the help of Rashid Khan. To clinch the wicket of well-set opener Saif Hassan, Khan took a wonderful catch. 

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Rashid Khan took a crucial catch: 

When Bangladesh was batting for 53, Saif decided to take the aerial route against Afghanistan spinner Nangeyalia Kharote. The right-handed batter tried to hit the ball over extra cover. He got the elevation but not the distance, as the distance between the ball and the batter was too much. 

Rashid Khan takes a blinder! 🙌

Bangladesh lost three wickets as @rashidkhan_19, running to his left, took a stunning catch to give Nangyal Kharoti his first wicket in the game. 👏#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvBAN2025 | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/woIF8BCNiL

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 8, 2025

The ball went high into the air; Rashid, with his eyes fixed on the ball, covered a good amount of ground to take a clean catch. He was near the boundary line but well aware of his momentum. Saif departed for 26 off 37, and Bangladesh scored 221 runs against all 10 of their wickets.

After struggling in the Asia Cup, there is no place for any of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib and Noor Ahmad but the batting looks particularly strong and secure with Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captains the side in ODIs, a very consistent player in this format. Afghanistan won four out of their last five ODI matches.

On the other hand, before Bangladesh arrived in the UAE for this tour, even their highest expectations would not have been to win all three of their T20Is, but following a 3-0 whitewash, they will now be looking to make it two series wins out of two. Their recent form in the ODI format is not good, having won just one out of the last five matches.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Date: 8th October, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 235-250

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Tanzid Hasan (BAN) - 86 runs in this Series 

• Saif Hasan (BAN) - 82 runs in this Series 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 82 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 6 wickets in this Series 

• Nasum Ahmed (BAN) - 5 wickets in this Series 

• Azmatullah Omerzai (AUS) - 5 wicket in this Series 

AFG vs BAN Recent Form

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 250-260 runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 25-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BAN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 215-230 runs.

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 5 wickets 

AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, A. M. Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem, Abdollah Ahmadzai.

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI

Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.

AFG vs BAN Complete Squad

Afghanistan - 

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullag Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Mohammad Saleem.

Bangladesh -

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (WK), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam and Taskin Ahmed

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

Rashid Khan, who was born on September 20, 1998, and made his international debut at the age of 17, owned some of the most spectacular T20I records. Through this article we'll try to filter the best bowling performances of the ace spinner in the shorter format of international cricket. 

Top 3 bowling figures of Rashid Khan for Afghanistan in T20Is:

1. Afghanistan vs Ireland, 2nd T20I at Greater Noida, 2024:

Afghanistan won the neck-and-neck match by 10 runs, thanks to the all-round performance of Rashid Khan. He took 4 wickets against 14 runs in his 4-over quota while defending their first innings total of 152 in 20 overs. He contributed well with the bat too. The captain of Afghanistan scored 25 runs, playing 12 deliveries. His innings was laced with 3 boundaries and an over boundary. Ireland tried well to chase down the total. But Khan's spin bowling did not allow them to collect the required few runs with the 20-over limit. 

2. Afghanistan vs New Zealand, T20I World Cup 2024:

The entire cricket world was in shock when Afghanistan bundled New Zealand for only 75 runs in 15.2 overs during a group stage match of the T20I World Cup 2024. Afghanistan, batting first, scored 159 runs, losing 6 wickets. The target was chase-able, especially when on the opposite end it was New Zealand. The Afghanistan bowling line-up knew how to trick them.

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At the Providence Stadium, Rashid Khan claimed 4 wickets in his 4-over spell for only 17 runs. Fazalhaq Farooqi took 4 wickets as well. New Zealand got to register only 75 runs; Afghanistan won the match by 84 runs. 

3. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, T20I World Cup 2024:

Another Rashid Khan masterclass in the T20I World Cup 2024. Afghanistan faced Bangladesh in the Super 8 stage. Bangladesh bowled well, restricting Afghanistan to only 115 runs. After the first inning, the match was mostly in the grip of the Tiger brigade. But the script was about to turn more thrilling when Afghanistan fought back. Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq are apart from the batting order of Bangladesh. Both of them claimed 4 wickets each. Khan, in his 4-over limit, leaked only 23 runs and collected four scalps. Afghanistan won the match by 8 runs through the DLS method.