BAN vs AFG, World Cup 2023 Match Prediction - Predicted Winner & H2H Stats of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

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BAN vs AFG Match Prediction, World Cup 2023: Bangladesh will be taking on Asian rivals Afghanistan to commence their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign on Saturday (October 7). The two Asian teams lock horns in the first of the two matches on Saturday, set to be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan have seen each other a lot in closed quarters in the last few years. These two rapidly progressing nations will be keen to topple each other as they collide at the grandest stage of cricket. This is also going to be Bangladesh's first match on Indian soil after a monumental gap of 17 years.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan - BAN vs AFG World Cup 2023 Match 3 Details

Match Date, Time and Venue: The World Cup 2023 match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be played at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Saturday (October 7). The match will start at 10:30 am IST/ 5 am GMT/ 11 am Bangladesh Time.

Live Stream and Telecast: The World Cup 2023 Match 3 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be broadcast live on Star Sports network in multiple languages. Indian viewers can also enjoy the live stream of the match through the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan WC 2023 Squads

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Kumer Das, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc), Tawhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan H2H Record

Match: 15
Bangladesh Wins: 9
Afghanistan Wins: 6

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan WC 2023: BAN vs AFG Match Prediction

Bangladesh have statistical upperhand over Afghanistan in the ODI format, but in recent times, we have seen the Afghanistan side storming back and getting positive results of their won.

There are some serious talent in display for both teams, who would be keen to showcase their potential on the biggest stage. It is to be seen how the two teams approach the first match, especially Afghanistan, who have the experience of playing in the Northern part of India before.

Bangladesh have been the strongest in the ODI format, as they have beaten the likes of India, England, Australia in bilateral series. Although geographically the conditions won't be too different, this is the first time the Tigers are playing an ODI match in India after a long gap of 16 years. Also, the absence of Tamim Iqbal

Considering all the factors, we predict Afghanistan will prevail the Bangladesh challenge and start off with a victory in this World Cup.