Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I: Sylhet weather forecast, pitch report, head to head stats

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With an eye on clinching the series 2-0, Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan in the second and final T20I on Sunday, July 16 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh survived a hat-trick scare from Karim Janat in the final over of the first T20I to clinch a 2-wicket win.

The match will be an opportunity for Bangladesh to avenge their ODI series defeat at the hands of the visitors. Afghanistan clinched the three-match series 2-1.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (BAN vs AFG) 2nd T20I: Head-to-head record

Matches: 10

Bangladesh won: 4

Afghanistan won: 6

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Stadium Pitch Report

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first in the first T20I at the venue. Afghanistan posted a 155-run target for Bangladesh which they chased down with a ball to spare. Mohammad Nabi scored 54* off 40, while Towhid Hridoy unbeaten 47 off 32 from the Sri Lankan side. Teams chasing have mostly won matches here.

Despite the slow nature of the pitch, a batter can score at a brisk rate but they will have to spend some time in the middle first. Change in pace and variation is the key for bowlers in Sylhet.

Sylhet Weather Forecast on July 16

High chances of rain in Sylhet on Sunday, July 16. With a temperature hovering around 33 degree celsius, the humidity level will be as high as 80 percent. The precipitation level will be close to 40 percent.

Rain Prediction in Sylhet on July 16: Rain has been predicted from 1 AM to 5 AM in Sylhet. Cloud covers would remain but it would rain again from 7 PM to 9 PM. Another spell of rain has been predicted from 11 PM. The match has been scheduled to start from 6 PM local time.

BAN vs AFG 1st T20I Match Details

Match Start Time: 5:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode