Match Overview: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Afghanistan (AFG) is set to face Bangladesh (BAN) in the 52nd game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match will take place on June 25, 2024, at 06:00 AM IST at the Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent. Both teams have played 6 matches in the series, with Afghanistan holding the third position and Bangladesh in fourth. The last time these teams met was in the 2nd T20I of the Afghanistan in Bangladesh series in 2023, where Azmatullah Omarzai was the top performer for Afghanistan and Taskin Ahmed led for Bangladesh.
Recent Performances
Afghanistan’s Last Match:
Afghanistan recently secured a 21-run victory against Australia. Gulbadin Naib was the standout player with 138 fantasy points, showcasing his excellent form.
Bangladesh’s Last Match:
Bangladesh faced a 50-run defeat against India. Despite the loss, Rishad Hossain was the top fantasy performer for Bangladesh with 87 points.
Key Players to Watch
Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh):
Shakib is a versatile player with 36 runs, averaging 12 per match. As a slow left-arm orthodox bowler, he has taken 3 wickets in recent matches, averaging 15.3 per match.
Taskin Ahmed (Bangladesh):
Taskin, a right-arm fast bowler, has taken 3 wickets in the last 3 matches, averaging 27. He has a strong record against Afghanistan with 7 wickets in recent encounters.
Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh):
A left-arm fast-medium bowler, Mustafizur has taken 4 wickets in the last 4 matches, averaging 22.5. He has also been effective against Afghanistan, securing 3 wickets in recent games.
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan):
Rashid, a leg-break googly bowler, has taken 4 wickets in the last 3 matches, averaging 23.5. He has performed well against Bangladesh, taking 4 wickets in recent games.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (Afghanistan):
Farooqi, a left-arm fast-medium bowler, has taken 3 wickets in the last 3 matches, averaging 30.7. He has excelled against Bangladesh, securing 7 wickets in recent encounters.
Gulbadin Naib (Afghanistan):
A right-handed top-order batter, Gulbadin has scored 24 runs in the last 3 matches, averaging 8 per match. As a right-arm medium-fast bowler, he has taken 6 wickets, averaging 5.7 per match.
Conclusion
The highly anticipated match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh promises to be a thrilling contest. Both teams are vying for crucial points to stay in contention for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. Fans can expect an exciting game with standout performances from key players on both sides.
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