Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in the 2nd ODI at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, with the hosts aiming to wrap up the three-match series. Having taken a 1-0 lead with a convincing five-wicket victory in the opening game, Afghanistan will look to maintain their dominance and seal the series with another strong performance.
The Afghan bowling unit displayed excellent discipline and control in the opening ODI, limiting Bangladesh to a below-par total of 221. Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai were the standout performers, sharing six wickets between them,. Their collective effort ensured consistent pressure on Bangladesh’s batters, preventing them from building any long partnerships despite half-centuries from Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.
In reply, Afghanistan’s chase was steady and well-constructed. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah anchored the innings with patient fifties, while skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai added vital contributions to see the side home comfortably in 47.1 overs. Omarzai’s all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award, underlining his growing influence in the team’s success.
For Bangladesh, the 2nd ODI presents a chance for redemption. Their top order failed to convert starts into big scores, and the middle order once again relied heavily on Hridoy and Miraz.
AFG vs BAN, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: October 11, 5:30 pm IST / 12:00 pm GMT / 04:00 pm local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
AFG vs BAN, Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 20 | Afghanistan won: 9 | Bangladesh won: 11 | No results: 0
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI is likely to offer a fair contest between batters and bowlers, with early assistance for the pacers. Fast bowlers can expect some movement and extra bounce in the opening overs, which could challenge the technique and temperament of the top order. Teams will need to approach the initial phase with caution, as early breakthroughs often have a major impact on the course of the innings.
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Squads
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik
Bangladesh: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Md Naim Sheikh, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
AFG vs BAN, Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
Afghanistan wins the toss and bats first
Afghanistan’s powerplay score: 40-50
Afghanistan’s overall score: 250-260
Case 2:
Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first
Bangladesh’s powerplay score: 50-60
Bangladesh’s overall score: 270-280
Match result: Team batting first to win the contest.
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