Bangladesh (BAN) will lock horns with Afghanistan (AFG) in the 3rd game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on October 7 at 10:30 AM IST.
BAN vs AFG (Bangladesh vs Afghanistan), Match 3 - Match Information
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 3
Date: October 7, 2023
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
BAN vs AFG (Bangladesh vs Afghanistan), Match 3 Preview
Afghanistan are playing their first game of this season. Afghanistan has faced defeat in the last 5 matches they have played. Bangladesh are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 4 games, Bangladesh have won 1 game and lost 3.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.149 |
| AFG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| AUS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| PAK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NEW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| ENG | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.149 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 4 of the Asia Cup 2023 where Mehidy Hasan scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh with 170 match fantasy points while Ibrahim Zadran topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 105 match fantasy points.
BAN vs AFG, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket-taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 211 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 25% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.
Weather Report for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 37%. Winds at a speed of 2.72 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
BAN vs AFG, Head-to-Head
In the 15 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 280 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 119, 4, 1, 5, 151 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 0 | 0 | 7, 7, 75, 0, 80 | - |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 0 | 0 | 8, 35, 18, 29, 64 | - |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 280 runs at an average of 56 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 7, 7, 75, 0 and 80 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
- Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Mushfiqur Rahim has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 8, 35, 18, 29 and 64 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 12, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 1, 4 |
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 3, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 27, 24, 16, 2 | 1, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Taskin Ahmed has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 3, 1 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Noor Ahmad has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Rashid Khan has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. He is a leg-break googly bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 80, 3, 53, 32, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 5 | 101 | 20.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 1, 65, 3, 3, 29 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Mehidy Hasan | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 74, 67, 13, 28, 0 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 1 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Shakib Al Hasan is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 80, 3, 53, 32 and 5 runs at an average of 34.6 per match.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Mohammad Nabi has scored 101 runs at an average of 20.2 per match.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 182 runs at an average of 36.4 per match.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 12, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 1, 4 |
| Noor Ahmad | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 3, 0, 2, 10 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 280 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 119, 4, 1, 5, 151 | - |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 173 | 34.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 80, 3, 53, 32, 5 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 169 | 33.8 | 0 | 0 | 7, 7, 75, 0, 80 | - |
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Taskin Ahmed bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 3, 1 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Noor Ahmad Lakanwal
Noor Ahmad is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Noor Ahmad bowls slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 1, 1, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 280 runs averaging 56 per match.
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 80, 3, 53, 32 and 5 runs at an average of 34.6 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Ibrahim Zadran is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 7, 7, 75, 0 and 80 runs at an average of 33.8 per match.
BAN vs AFG Squad Information
Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan and Tanzim Hasan Sakib.
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman and Noor Ahmad.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran and Tanzid Hasan
All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai and Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Tanzid Hasan
Vice-Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Photo credit: Alamy
