Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head To Head Records: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 52, Super 8

Afghanistan and Bangladesh go head to head in a crucial Super 8 clash on Tuesday, June 25. The match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent where Afghanistan registered history by beating Australia in their previous Super 8 clash.

Afghanistan's win over Australia has opened up the group. All three teams, India, Afghanistan, and Australia are now in with a chance to make it to the semi-final. Afghanistan needs to beat Bangladesh. India have already won two games against Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

A lot now hinges on this match. Afghanistan will head into this match after knowing the result of the India vs Australia clash on Monday. A loss for Australia and a win for Afghanistan should see them through to the semi-final.

On the other hand, Bangladesh has lost both of their Super 8 games so far. They can still create an upset by beating Afghanistan in this match and stopping their progress. Afghanistan's NRR is on the negative and they potentially need a big win over Bangladesh to make it into positive.

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Afghanistan's spirited performance against Australia have opened up the tournament. This World Cup has been one for the low-scoring thrillers and this has been another such game. Afghanistan's self-belief has played a big role in pulling off perhaps the tournament's biggest upset so far.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head To Head In T20Is

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics

The two teams have played 11 T20Is with Bangladesh winning five and Afghanistan six. However, there are question marks on the two teams playing a bilateral series in Noida, India.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Last 5 Encounters

Bangladesh have won three games while Afghanistan has two out of the last five T20I games between the two sides. The two teams have played these games in Bangladesh or the UAE.

There are talks about Bangladesh playing against Afghanistan in Noida, India. However, the BCB has yet to give its consent on the upcoming series.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Trends and Patterns

The rivalry has intensified after the Asia Cup 2022. The two teams played an ODI series in 2023 with Afghanistan winning the series 2-1.

Bangladesh won the T20I series 2-0. The recent matches have been very closely contested. Afghanistan have been a better team batting first while Bangladesh has not hit their strides in this tournament.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head To Head Records: ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 52, Super 8

Matches Played-11

Afghanistan Won - 6

Bangladesh Won- 5

Most Runs For Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi-219

Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Rashid Khan- 18

Most Runs For Bangladesh: Mahmudullah- 194

Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Shakib Al Hasan- 15

Conclusion

A win for Afghanistan would put them in the driver's seat to qualify for the semi-finals. If Australia loses to India and Afghanistan beats Bangladesh then India and Afghanistan will make it to the semi-finals. So far Australia and Afghanistan have two points each. However, Afghanistan's NRR is on the negative.

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