Bangladesh will kick off their ICC ODI World Cup campaign with a match against Afghanistan on Saturday, to be held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala.
Leading the charge for Bangladesh with the willow is Najmul Hossain Shanto, who has amassed an impressive 719 runs from 16 innings at an average of 44. His consistency and ability to anchor the innings make him a vital asset for Bangladesh.
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Following closely is Mushfiqur Rahim, who has contributed significantly with 632 runs from 18 innings, boasting a batting average of 39. These two batsmen will be pivotal in providing stability to the Bangladeshi batting lineup.
In the bowling department, Taskin Ahmed emerges as the best bowler for Bangladesh. He has been their top wicket-taker over the last year, claiming 23 wickets from 11 innings and maintaining an impressive bowling average of 19.
Notably, Shakib Al Hasan has also been a notable performer with 23 wickets from 16 innings at an average of 27, showcasing his all-round skills.
Shifting our focus to Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran stands out as their top batter, having amassed a remarkable 756 runs from 14 innings at an astonishing average of 58. His ability to convert starts into substantial scores makes him a key figure in Afghanistan's batting lineup. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also adds to the firepower with 502 runs from 14 innings, boasting a batting average of 35.
When is Bangladesh vs Afghanistan vs CWC 2023 match?
Bangladesh and Afghanistan will engage in the second match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 7.
Where is Bangladesh vs Afghanistan being played?
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala will play host to the fixture.
What time does Bangladesh vs Afghanistan start?
The encounter is slated to commence at 10:30 AM IST.
Which TV channel in India will telecast Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The tournament will be broadcast live in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and Vernacular) across the Star Sports Network.
Country | TV channels |
India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports Select 2 HD (English) |
Where will Bangladesh vs Afghanistan be live streamed?
The live streaming of the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be available on Disney+ Hotstar. All the mobile users would be able to view the World Cup for free of cost on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.
Country | Live stream |
India | Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Who will win Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?
According to the Dafabet, Bangladesh are the favourites with odds at 1.71 while Afghanistan are at 2.20.
Team | Betting odds |
Bangladesh | 1.71 |
Afghanistan | 2.20 |
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