BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Bangladesh face a must-win situation against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI after suffering defeat in the first match. The hosts would be giving their all and it will be a battle worth watching. The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM IST at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on July 8
Bangladesh face a must-win situation against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI to stay alive in the series. Afghanistan was always going to be a tough opponent for Bangladesh in these conditions and they gave the hosts a proper thrashing in the 1st ODI, winning the game by 17 runs. Bangladesh were first reduced to 169-9, courtesy of Fazalhaq Farooqui’s 3-fer and Rashid, Mujeeb’s 2-wicket haul and then Afghanistan cruised to 83-2 in the 22nd over before rain arrived and the match was suspended, with Afghanistan being declared winners by the D/L method.
Bangladesh will have to find out a way to score runs against this strong Afghan bowling. The hosts were also dealt with a huge blow as captain Tamim Iqbal announced a shock retirement after the 1st ODI.
For Afghanistan, the team looks a well-balanced unit but the only thing we are concerned about is their consistency. The team plays well in one game but often fail to string together a series of decent shows. Can they change the trend in the second ODI? We will find out soon.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
Live Streaming: The first ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be available on the Fancode app and website.
BAN vs AFG Match Toss Prediction
The captain winning the toss will bowl first and try to restrict the batting team to a low score given that conditions will be bowling-friendly.
BAN vs AFG Pitch Report
The pitch looks to have some pace and bounce for the bowlers. Also, the overcast conditions make the ball do all sorts of tricks. Batting won’t be easy in the first innings and it will get easier to bat as the game progresses.
Chattogram Weather Report
The weather is not looking great with over 50 per cent chance of rain. The first ODI was affected by rain and it seems that rain will have a say in the next game as well.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match 2023
Bangladesh Team News & Playing 11
BAN Team News
Captain Tamim Iqbal shocked his team after he announced a sudden retirement from all formats of the game. Tamim’s loss is a big blow to the Bangladesh.
BAN Key Players
- Shakib Al Hasan - Shakib did not get a big score with the bat but he was bowling well and picked up a wicket, giving just 9 runs in five overs during the 1st ODI. Shakib stays as one of the most important players of the team.
- Litton Das - With Tamim out, the onus of giving Bangladesh a decent start lies on Litton Das, who is a pretty decent batter. Das has scored 2147 runs in 70 ODIs with 5 centuries and is very capable to win a game on his own.
- Taskin Ahmed - Taskin Ahmed will be key with the ball for Bangladesh. The pacer bowled well in the first match and picked up a wicket for 26 runs. He can rattle the Afghans with his pace and bounce.
BAN Team Form
Bangladesh did suffer defeat in the first match but they are a good enough team to bounce back in the second game.
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Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das, Towhid Hirdoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Afghanistan would like to retain the winning combination and no changes are expected in the team.
AFG Key Players
- Rashid Khan - Rashid Khan had a wonderful outing in the first game and picked 2 wickets for just 21 runs. He is a match-winner and once again proved his worth to the team.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz - Rahmanullah Gurbaz did score just 22 in the first ODI but he is all class and when on song, he will be tough to stop. Gurbaz will be a key batter for Afghanistan in the second ODI and can rattle the Bangladesh bowling.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Mujeeb Ur Rahman also bowled well and picked two wickets for 23 runs in 9 overs. The Mujeeb- Rashid combo in middle overs will decide Afghanistan’s fate in the ODI series.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan have started the series with a win but over the years they have struggled with consistency and will be looking to change the trend in the coming game where a win will also help them win the series.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Saleem Saifi
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head to Head
Afghanistan have tasted fair success against Bangladesh in ODIs, winning five and losing seven matches.
BAN vs AFG Head to Head Stats in ODI's
| |
Matches Played |
BAN Won |
AFG Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
12 |
7 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Betting Odds
The bookies are backing Bangladesh to win despite a defeat in the first ODI. Bangladesh have a strong team and are very capable to bounce back. Afghanistan too have a good team but consistency has been a key issue for them.
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Who will win Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI Match?
Bangladesh will be favourites and we agree with the bookies. Afghanistan have a good balanced team and are capable to beat the hosts but our concern is about their consistency. Even in the last series against Bangladesh, the Afghans won the first match but lost the following two games to lose the series. Bangladesh have all resources available to bounce back and we don’t think that a defeat in the first match will make them panic.
🏆 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Prediction
It will be a close game but we are backing Bangladesh to win. Afghanistan did play well in the first ODI but we are still not sure about their consistency. Bangladesh have a good team, with plenty of experience and quality.
Afghanistan will be delighted with the way they played in the first match but their batting is yet to be tested. If they are asked to bat first, can they post a big score against the likes of Shakib, Taskin and Mehidy Hasan or if they are chasing a big score, can the batters take pressure? These questions are still unanswered which is why we feel Bangladesh still hold an edge over Afghanistan in the 1st ODI.
Jul 08, 2023
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium - Chittagong, Bangladesh
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