AFG vs BAN, 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Afghanistan and Bangladesh?

The first ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, scheduled for Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, will see a compelling start to the three-match series.

Bangladesh enters the contest brimming with confidence after a dominant 3-0 sweep in the preceding T20I series, where their all-round efficiency and composure stood out. Under the leadership of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the visitors will look to maintain their winning rhythm and consolidate their position as a well-rounded ODI side.

Bangladesh’s top order, featuring Tanzid Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto, has been in fine touch, while Saif Hassan’s potential ODI debut adds intrigue. With Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed leading the pace attack, and Mehidy providing balance with both bat and ball, Bangladesh looks well-equipped for the challenge.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing T20I campaign. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi will depend on senior pros Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi to anchor the team’s performance. The side’s younger names, such as Darwish Rasooli and Bashir Ahmad, could play crucial supporting roles. For Afghanistan, adapting to the conditions and finding early momentum will be key to reversing their recent fortunes and reviving belief in their ODI setup.

AFG vs BAN, 1st ODI: Match Details

• Date and Time: October 8, 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: 19 | Afghanistan won: 8 | Bangladesh won: 11 | No results: 0

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi for the AFG vs BAN 1st ODI is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball, though conditions traditionally lean slightly in favor of the bowlers early on. Fast bowlers can extract movement and bounce in the initial overs, testing the patience and technique of top-order batters. It’s crucial for teams to play cautiously at the start, as early wickets often dictate the flow of the innings.

As the game progresses, the surface generally slows down, allowing spinners to come into the equation. The middle overs can be particularly challenging for batters, with grip and turn making fluent stroke play difficult. The grassy cover on the pitch initially assists seamers, but once the ball softens and the pitch settles, batting becomes more comfortable.

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

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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: 240-250

Case 2:

• Bangladesh wins the toss and bats first
• Bangladesh’s powerplay score: 50-60
• Bangladesh’s overall score: 260-270

Match result: Bangladesh to win the contest.

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