Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Weather Report And Pitch Report Of St Vincent Stadium– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 52, Super 8

Afghanistan will go back to the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent for their crucial clash against Bangladesh in their last Super 8 match before the semi-finals. They must win this match to reach the semi-finals

Afghanistan created history by beating Australia in their previous Super 8 clash. This was Afghanistan's first win against the Aussies in any format of the game. After scoring 148 win the bat, Afghanistan restricted Australia to 127/9 winning the match by 21 runs.

Afghanistan's win has set up Group 1 perfectly. A win for them while a loss for Australia against India will mean that India and Afghanistan will qualify for the semi-final from Group 1. India and South Africa are the only two unbeaten teams in the tournament now.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, has not won a game in the Super 8s as yet. They lost to Australia on the DLS method and also lost to India as they failed to chase 198 to win.

The Tigers still have a chance to upset Afghanistan's campaign by beating them. In 11 T20Is between the two sides, Afghanistan won six while Bangladesh five games.

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Weather Report And Pitch Report Of St Vincent Stadium– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Match 52, Super 8

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Weather Report Of Kingstown

The match starts at 8.30 pm local time on Tuesday, June 25. The temperatures will be around 27 degrees with cloudy and warm conditions with a possibility of a thunderstorm as well. Humidity will be around 83 percent and almost 100 percent cloud cover. There is a 40 percent chance of rain.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Pitch Analysis

160 more or less has been a par score in matches throughout the tournament. A few games in the Super 8s now have seen scores of over 180. However, not too many scores have been chased down.

Batting first has been the way to go. Afghanistan proved it against Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground when they defended 148 and notched up a memorable win against Australia. They would like to follow the same template if they win the toss.

Weather Impact on Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024, Match 52

There is rain on the horizon as it has been almost in every match throughout the tournament so far. There is rain expected in this match as well.

It's an evening game with dark clouds expected and humid conditions as well. Rain did stay away in the previous match at this venue between Afghanistan and Australia. Both teams would hope for the same in this match as well.

Conclusion

Afghanistan's NRR is still on the negative. They would ideally need a big win to boost their NRR into a positive and hope for Australia to lose to India. In case Afghanistan loses and Australia wins, the Aussies will make it to the semi-finals along with India.

Thus there is a lot at stake for Afghanistan as they take the field against Bangladesh. Meanwhile, rain is expected to play spoilsport.

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