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BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Possible 11 Pitch Report | BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today | Chattogram Pitch Report

Well, how about that for an eventful couple of days? After Afghanistan’s win in the rain-affected first ODI, Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. However, a day later, he reversed his decision after meeting with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

If that doesn’t provide a picture into what Bangladesh cricket can be like, nothing will. The focus of the players will be in question here after a disappointing batting display against Afghanistan’s wily attack in these conditions. Rain is expected to be a factor once again, so efficiency will be the order of the day in what could be another rain-affected match.

BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Possible Playing XIs

Despite reversing his decision to retire, Tamim Iqbal will not be available for the remaining two ODIs. Litton Das will lead, and Rony Talukdar is in the squad.

Bangladesh: 1. Litton Das (c), 2. Mohammad Naim/Rony Talukdar, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shakib Al Hasan, 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), 7. Afif Hossain, 8. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Rahmat Shah, 4. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), 5. Mohammed Nabi, 6. Najibullah Zadran, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. Azmatullah Omarzai, 9. Fazalhaq Farooqi, 10. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 11. Mohammad Saleem/Wafadar Momand

BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

• Litton Das will be key in Tamim’s absence. He has struck 366 runs in ten ODIs at Chattogram at an average of 40.66 and strike rate of 91.95.
• Towhid Hridoy continues to impress. He looked the most assured of the Bangladeshis in the first ODI with 51.
• Overall this year, Hridoy has scored 300 runs in six ODI innings at an average of 50.00 and strike rate of 102.38. This includes three half-centuries.
• Mushfiqur Rahim averages 41.28 in 21 ODI innings on this ground. Also, he has the most runs in BAN-AFG ODIs (363) at an average of 33.00 and strike rate of 85.61.
• Shakib Al Hasan enjoys bowling against Afghanistan. He has the most wickets in BAN-AFG ODIs (24) at an average of 17.50. Also, Shakib has the most wickets in ODIs at Chattogram: 22 inns, 42 wickets, avg. 17.69.
• Interestingly, with the bat, Shakib averages 27.05 in ODIs on this ground and 27.54 against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan:

• The solid Ibrahim Zadran will be aiming for another good outing. Since the start of 2022, Zadran has scored 645 runs in ODIs at an average of 71.7 and strike rate of 87.5.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz struggled for fluency a few days ago, but he does have good memories of this ground. The keeper-batsman struck a century at Chattogram in 2022.
• Fazalhaq Farooqi, who was player of the match in the first ODI, enjoys bowling at Chattogram. He has picked up nine wickets in four ODIs on this ground.
• Rashid Khan continued his excellent record against Bangladesh with 2/21 off nine overs in the opening ODI. Overall, the legspinner has picked up 17 wickets in ten ODIs against the Tigers at an average of 21.41 and economy of 3.71.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman concedes just 3.63 per over in seven ODIs against Bangladesh (nine wickets).

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 12, Bangladesh 7, Afghanistan 5.
• Afghanistan have won the past two matches against Bangladesh.
• Mohammad Nabi has picked up 15 wickets in 12 ODIs against Bangladesh at an average of 28.20 and economy of just 3.89.

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Chattogram Pitch Report and Weather

There have been a mix of large and smaller scores at this ground in recent times. The surface for the first ODI had assistance for the spinners, and it should be the same again.

Expect the team who wins the toss to choose to chase with rain forecast.

BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 8 July 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Dream11 Prediction: Ideal team combination

• 2 wicket-keepers
• 3 batsmen
• 2 all-rounders
• 4 bowlers

Option 1:

Option 2:

BAN vs AFG 2nd ODI Match Prediction – who will win?

Afghanistan look good for another win. However, the chasing team could be in the best position to win given the rain forecast.