Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – October 7 – ICC Cricket World Cup

It is highly likely that Bangladesh will record another win in this match.

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Match Details 

The third match of ICC Cricket World Cup is between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, here are the details:

Ground: The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.

Series: This match is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Season: The match is scheduled for the year 2023.

Hours of play: The match will start at 10:30 AM local time.

Match day: The match is scheduled to be played on October 7, 2023.

Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh Probable XI:

Litton Das, Tamim Iqbal (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Yasir Ali, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

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Afghanistan Probable XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Saleem Safi

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Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

The probable best batter for the 3rd match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, could be Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh. He is the captain of the Bangladesh Cricket Team and has played a significant role in rescuing Bangladesh after a difficult year in international cricket.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

The probable best bowler for the 3rd match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, could be Rashid Khan from Afghanistan. He is a leg spinner and is rated as one of the best in the world.

Teams Head to Head: Recent Matches 

Head to Head ResultsDateWinner Team Flag
Bangladesh won by 89 runs03-Sep-2023Bangladesh
Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (with 159 balls remaining)11-Jul-2023Bangladesh
Afghanistan won by 142 runs08-Jul-2023Afghanistan
Afghanistan won by 17 runs (DLS method)05-Jul-2023Afghanistan
Afghanistan won by 7 wickets (with 59 balls remaining)28-Feb-2022Afghanistan

Teams Recent Performance 

Last 5 Games of Afghanistan

DateMatchTeamsResult
September 5, 20236th Match, Group BAfghanistan vs Sri LankaSri Lanka won by 2 runs
September 3, 20234th Match, Group BAfghanistan vs BangladeshBangladesh won by 89 runs
August 26, 20233rd ODIAfghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 59 runs
August 24, 20232nd ODIAfghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 1 wicket (with 1 ball remaining)
August 22, 20231st ODIAfghanistan vs PakistanPakistan won by 142 runs

Last 5 Games of Bangladesh

DateMatchTeamsResult
September 15, 2023Super Four, 12th MatchBangladesh vs IndiaBangladesh won by 6 runs
September 09, 2023Super Four, 8th MatchBangladesh vs Sri LankaSri Lanka won by 21 runs
September 06, 2023Super Four, 7th MatchBangladesh vs PakistanPakistan won by 7 wickets (with 63 balls remaining)
September 03, 2023Group B, 4th MatchBangladesh vs AfghanistanBangladesh won by 89 runs
August 31, 2023Group B, 2nd MatchBangladesh vs Sri LankaSri Lanka won by 5 wickets (with 66 balls remaining)

Prediction Based on Performance 

Based on the recent performance of both teams, it is expected that Bangladesh will win the 3rd match against Afghanistan. Bangladesh has already recorded victories over Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in their last 5 matches, while Afghanistan has lost 4 out of their last 5 matches. Furthermore, Bangladesh has been playing some outstanding cricket this season and looks to be more confident than ever, while Afghanistan have looked a bit off their game in the recent matches.

Although anything can happen in cricket and Afghanistan could surprise us by winning the 3rd match against Bangladesh, it is highly likely that Bangladesh will record another win in this match. In addition to their great form, they also have the home advantage of playing at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala and this could prove to be a decisive factor.

Information About Injuries in Teams 

Bangladesh

Bangladesh has had injuries to senior players and a few match winners. Bangladesh’s star fast bowler, Ebadot Hossain, is out of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament due to a knee injury.

Tamim Iqbal is not 100% fit but is set to return for the ODIs.

Afghanistan

Najibullah Zadran is returning from a knee injury. Afghanistan recalled fast bowler Naveen for the World Cup.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Winning Chance

Afghanistan has a 52% chance of winning the match against Bangladesh on October 7, 2023. Afghanistan has won three out of their last four matches against Bangladesh. Afghanistan’s batting is a match for Bangladesh, and their bowling is well-suited to Bangladeshi conditions.In the Asia Cup, Afghanistan has won three out of four games against Bangladesh. In the opening match of the Asia Cup, Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan by five wickets.

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Report About The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium (HPCA Stadium) is a cricket stadium located in the city of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, India. Here’s some background and history about the stadium:

  • The stadium is home to the Himachal Pradesh cricket team for Ranji Trophy matches and other limited overs matches.
  • The venue is unique in India as it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above sea level and has the snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the background.
  • The stadium also hosted IPL matches as a home stadium for Kings XI Punjab.
  • The first international team who played on this ground was the Pakistani cricket team, when they played a warm-up match against an India A side in 2005.
  • The first One Day International (ODI) at this stadium was played between India and England on 27 January 2013.
  • The first Test at this stadium was played between India and Australia from 25 to 29 March 2017.
  • In November 2015, the HPCA stadium was selected as one of the six new Test match venues in India.

About ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup stands as the premier international championship for One Day International (ODI) cricket. Organized by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), the tournament takes place every four years. It is celebrated as one of the most-watched sporting events globally and is regarded by the ICC as the flagship event of the international cricket calendar.

The current format involves a qualification phase spanning the preceding three years, determining the teams that earn the right to compete in the tournament phase. In this phase, 10 teams, including the host nation, compete for the coveted title, with matches taking place at venues within the host nation over the course of about a month.

Australia boasts the most World Cup victories, having clinched the title five times. India and West Indies have each triumphed twice, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England have secured the championship once each. The reigning champions are England, who claimed the title in the 2019 World Cup edition.

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