Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2023: Ban vs Afg Predicted Lineup, Team News and Injury Update

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Bangladesh are up against Afghanistan in a crucial Asia Cup 2023 match on Sunday (September 3) at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Bangladesh have made a stuttering start to their campaign after Sri Lanka beat them in the opening match. The Bangla Tigers now have a massive task in hand as they face the Afghans as defeat for Shakib Al Hasan and co. will eliminate them from the continental tournament.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2023: Team News and Injury Update

Bangladesh had a batting collapse in the match against Sri Lanka, and it looks like they will be opting for a change against Afghanistan. The Tigers don't have any injury issues and we may see someone like Anamul Haque coming in for an inexperienced Tanzid Hasan.

Afghanistan also are devoid of any injury problems and have a full squad available to face Bangladesh. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who had a stellar outing against Pakistan is expected to start. Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan are also set to start against the Tigers, but youngster Noor Ahmad may have to sit out in the match.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan Squads Asia Cup 2023

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (captain), Anamul Haque, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mamhud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Naim

Standby - Taijul Islam, Saif Hasan.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11

Bangladesh Starting 11 vs Afghanistan: Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan Starting 11 vs Bangladesh: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Saleem Safi