Bangladesh vs Afghanistan - Expected lineups, betting predictions and odds for Asia Cup 2023 clash

Afghanistan's Young team will face off the Bangla challenge tomorrow on 3rd of September at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, Pakistan.

Afghanistan will play their first match of this Asia Cup whereas Bangladesh have the last chance to qualify for the super four round of the tournament. Bangladesh are missing out on their key players at the top, namely Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das.

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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan predicted XI

Predicted XI for Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

Predicted XI for Afganistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head in ODIs

Bangladesh and Afganistan have faced each other in 14 matches in One Day Internationals. Afghanistan have won 6 games, while Bangladesh have won 8 times.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan betting odds

Bangladesh are the slight favourites according to bookkeepers. However, Afghanistan are no pushovers as can be seen by their odds of 2.02 to win the game. 

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2023 ODI Prediction

Although Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh in an ODI series this year, we expect the latter to win this affair as their squad looks fairly balanced.

However, it does not mean Afghanistan cannot claim the win. They fought hard against Pakistan in Sri Lanka and has everything in them to make a mark on the points tally.

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Weather forecast in Lahore

Weather is not expected to play spoilsport in Lahore on Sunday. There are no chances of rain as Lahore decks up to host their first Asia Cup 2023 fixture.