AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction, 1st ODI Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2024

The first ODI of the three-match series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be played on 6th November 2024 at 3:30 PM IST. The venue for this game will be the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. 

Afghanistan defeated South Africa in their last ODI series. They have been in excellent form as a team in recent times and will be eyeing another good performance in this series. The likes of Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai will be the key players for Afghanistan. 

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has been struggling as a side in the last few series. They defeated Pakistan in the test series but then lost the test and T20I series against India. South Africa also whitewashed them in their own backyard in the two-match test series. They’ll be eager to do well as a team against Afghanistan.   

AFG vs BAN: Probable Playing XIs

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammed Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Noor Ahmad/Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh: Zakir Hasan/Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam/Nahid Rana

AFG vs BAN: Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The pitch is expected to be neutral. Generally, Sharjah is known for its low bounce and slow nature. But it was a good wicket to bat in the last series between Afghanistan and South Africa. Spinners will get ample help as the game progresses. The Pacers may get some movement with the new ball. Scores in the range of 240-260 are expected. Teams may prefer chasing but batting first will be a good option as well.

The temperature will be around 31-32 degrees Celsius with no chance of rain.

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Top Player Picks for AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) 

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz will be a top pick for this game. He will bat in the lower order and will bowl his full quota.

• Lately, he has been in decent form in test cricket. He will contribute with both bat and ball which makes him an ideal pick.

Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)

• Fazlahaq Farooqi has 10 wickets in 7 games this year at an economy of 6.26 and a strike rate of 30.

• He has 9 wickets in 4 games at Sharjah this year at a strike rate of 17.30 and an economy of 4.88. Try him as C/VC in the big leagues. 

Mustafizur Rahman (BAN)

• Mustafizur Rahman will be another top pick in fantasy cricket for this game.   

• He uses a lot of cutters and variations and the conditions will suit his bowling style. 

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

Rashid Khan (AUS)  

• Rashid Khan will be the best C/VC option for this match. He’s arguably the best wrist spinner in world cricket and a genuine wicket-taker.  

• He has 7 wickets in just 2 games this year including a 5-fer. Rashid can fetch plenty of points in fantasy cricket.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in sublime form in ODIs this year. He has been very consistent and has scored runs in almost every game.

• He has 366 runs in 5 games at Sharjah this year at an average of 73.20 including 2 fifties and 2 centuries. Overall, he has 423 runs in 8 ODIs in 2024 at an average of 52.90. Gurbaz will be an excellent C/VC option.

Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG)

• Azmatullah Omarzai has 342 runs in 8 games this year at an average of 68.40 and has struck at 114.40. He has 2 fifties and a century to his name. He also has 7 wickets to his name. 

• Omarzai was in excellent form in the last series against the Proteas and will be an ideal C/VC choice.

AFG vs BAN Player to Avoid 

Tanzid Hasan (BAN)

• Tanzid Hasan is a good batter but he will be against the likes of Farooqi and Ghazanfar at the start of the innings. Both of them have been in great form recently and it’ll be a big challenge for him. He will be our player to avoid for this match.

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AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction:

As mentioned earlier, Afghanistan has been in excellent form as a team. Their bowlers have been very consistent and the batters have been in good touch as well. They are looking more balanced compared to Bangladesh. Afghanistan is expected to win this match.