AFG vs BAN Match Prediction- 1st ODI, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2024

The AFG vs BAN ODI series is all set to commence on Wednesday, November 6 with the first ODI. AFG vs BAN 1st ODI takes place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE.

Both teams have played 2 games in UAE in the past and won one match each. However, they will clash with each other for the first time at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE.

Ahead of their clash, below we glance at the complete prediction for the match. We will also look at possible best performers from each side in AFG vs BAN 1st ODI.

AFG vs BAN Team Analysis

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the skipper of Afghanistan in the series. They have the 'condition advantage' as UAE has been their home stadium for the last few years. They crushed mighty South Africa in the previous ODI series 3-0 and will be quite confident against Bangladesh.

Bangladesh

Najmul Hossain Shanto is the skipper of Bangladesh in the ODI series. Although Bangladesh won their last ODI series against Sri Lanka earlier this year, they have faced back-to-back whitewash in the previous two Test series against South Africa and India.

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AFG vs BAN Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The AFG vs BAN 1st ODI takes place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE, which is considered a spin-friendly venue. Spinners always have an upper hand over pacers and get more success. Teams often score between 250-300 at the stadium.

Form and Fitness

All the players named in the squad are fit and available for the opening game. Further updates are awaited.

Tactical Acumen

Afghanistan- Afghanistan won their last ODI series against South Africa and has a powerful squad that can script history once again. They also have many spin all-rounders and pace all-rounders in their team.

Bangladesh- Bangladesh has faced back-to-back defeats in their recent two-Test series against South Africa and India. However, they are a more experienced side than Afghanistan in international cricket.

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AFG vs BAN Match Prediction- 1st ODI, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2024

AFG vs BAN Score Prediction

AFG vs BAN Players to perform prediction

AFG- Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Azamatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, and Rashid Khan are some key members of the side.

BAN- Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam are some crucial names in the Bangladesh squad.

Who will score the most runs for AFG in the match: Rahmanullah Gurbaz or Hashmatullah Shahidi

Who will score the most runs for BAN in the match: Najmul Hossain Shanto or Towhid Hridoy

Best Bowler Prediction

Who will pick the most wickets for AFG in the match: Rashid Khan or Noor Ahmed

Who will pick the most wickets for BAN in the match: Nasum Ahmed or Taskin Ahmed

Who will win the Match?

Afghanistan is highly likely to dominate Bangladesh in the match. If we take a keen look at both sides, they have a superb combination of all-rounders. They have awesome pace and spin all-rounders who have shown good form in 2024.

However, since Afghanistan is more aware of the pitch conditions in UAE currently, they might outplay Bangladesh in the opening game.

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Conclusion

Afghanistan scripted history and stunned the cricket fraternity by defeating South Africa in an ODI series in UAE in their last campaign.

Notably, Bangladesh is considered a weaker side than South Africa in ODIs. Hence, Afghanistan has the upper hand. They will aim for another triumph and it will be interesting to see if they can outplay the Asian rival.