Asia Cup 2023 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Pre-Match Analysis
ODI cricket has been Bangladesh's strongest suit for a while. Especially in subcontinental conditions, Bangladesh definitely pose a threat in this format. Given Sri Lanka were also depleted bowling wise, not many expected Bangladesh to cave in so easily in their first game of the campaign. The nature of the tournament is such where one loss could put you on the brink of elimination. And now, that demoralising loss in their first game has already ensured Bangladesh are in a must-win situation.
Bangladesh Probable XI: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan/Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan Probable XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gulbadin Naib/Karim Janat, Mohammad Saleem Safi