AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh series heats up as the two teams gear up for the 2nd ODI match on November 9, 2024, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in UAE.
Afghanistan currently leads the series 1-0 after a convincing 92-run victory in the first ODI, where their bowlers and middle-order batters stole the spotlight. With an opportunity to secure the series, Afghanistan will aim to repeat their strong performance.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be desperate to bounce back and level the series, relying on their experienced players to put on a competitive show. Cricket fans can expect an exciting encounter between these two Asian rivals.
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is generally favorable to bowlers, especially spinners, with the average first innings score around 232. It becomes slower as the match progresses, so batting first could be advantageous. Expect a clear, sunny day with temperatures around 32°C, and no rain forecast means the game should proceed uninterrupted.
Afghanistan enters this match with strong momentum, having clinched a comprehensive 92-run win in the first ODI. Their middle-order batters, led by captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mohammad Nabi, anchored the innings with crucial runs, while spinner Allah Ghazanfar emerged as a star bowler, claiming six wickets to dismantle the Bangladeshi batting lineup. Afghanistan’s bowling attack, featuring world-class spinner Rashid Khan, poses a significant threat to Bangladesh. With an opportunity to seal the series, Afghanistan will aim to maintain their winning streak, relying on both their experienced campaigners and young talents.
Bangladesh, led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, is under pressure to deliver in the 2nd ODI after a disappointing performance in the series opener. Despite a resilient 47 from Shanto, the team struggled to chase down the target of 236, falling short by 92 runs. The pace duo of Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed provided bright spots with their disciplined bowling, each taking four wickets, but Bangladesh’s batting lineup needs to step up. With their experienced batters and skilled spinners like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh will be looking for a stronger comeback to keep the series alive.
Both teams are likely to field the same XI as in the previous match, with no new injuries reported.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Umarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Nangyal Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Tanjid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah (vc), Ikram Alikhil (wk), Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Bilal Sami, Naveed Zadran, Farid Ahmad Malik
Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Zakir Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (vc), Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana