Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, ODI — Prediction, Playing XI & Pitch Report
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Match preview
Bangladesh take on Afghanistan in the UAE ODI Tri-Series ODI at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat. The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium is bowler-friendly: the first innings is usually around 243 and chasing teams have won 55% of the last 20 games. In head to head, Bangladesh have won 11 and lost 11 of 23 matches against Afghanistan.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Playing XI
Bangladesh Playing XI
- Tanzid Hasan BAT
- Soumya Sarkar AR
- Najmul Hossain Shanto BAT
- Saif Hassan AR
- Towhid Hridoy (c) BAT
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz AR
- Parvez Hossain Emon (wk) WK
- Al Islam BOWL
- Shoriful Islam BOWL
- Taskin Ahmed BOWL
- Mustafizur Rahman BOWL
Afghanistan Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) WK
- Ibrahim Zadran BAT
- Sediqullah Atal BAT
- Hashmatullah Shahidi BAT
- Rahmat Shah (c) AR
- Azmatullah Omarzai AR
- Rashid Khan BOWL
- Mohammad Nabi AR
- AM Ghazanfar BOWL
- Bilal Sami BOWL
- Yamin Ahmadzai BOWL
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium pitch report
Bowler-friendly.
Last first-innings totals here: 244/8252/7235169311/4106236/9310/5184306
Highest: 364/7 by Pakistan (14 Dec 2014) · Lowest: 54 by India
Weather: 31°C · humidity 58% · rain 0% · dew Low
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan head to head & recent form
Bangladesh v Afghanistan: 23 matches · won 11 · lost 11
At Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium: 4 matches, won 1, lost 2
| Date | Bangladesh | Afghanistan | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | 93 | 293/9 | lost |
| 11 Oct 2025 | 109 | 190 | lost |
| 8 Oct 2025 | 221 | 226/5 | lost |
| 11 Nov 2024 | 244/8 | 246/5 | lost |
| 9 Nov 2024 | 252/7 | 184 | won |
Bangladesh — last 11 results: won 6, lost 5
v Zimbabwe 172 (lost) · v Zimbabwe 200/3 (won) · v Zimbabwe 234 (lost) · v Zimbabwe 116 (lost) · v Australia 274/5 (lost)
Afghanistan — last 11 results: won 8, lost 3
v Zimbabwe 294 (won) · v Ireland 302/4 (won) · v Ireland 343/9 (won) · v Ireland 207/7 (won) · v Ireland 299/8 (won)
Records at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium
| Team | M | W–L | Avg score | Highest | Lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 8 | 1–7 | 174 | 252/7 | 126 |
| Afghanistan | 31 | 20–11 | 202 | 333/5 | 58 |
Most runs here (this squad)
| Player | M | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi | 32 | 710 | 30.9 | 90.7 |
| Rahmat Shah | 21 | 563 | 33.1 | 73.5 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 9 | 474 | 59.3 | 92.6 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 14 | 299 | 29.9 | 60.6 |
| Rashid Khan | 17 | 233 | 25.9 | 91.7 |
Most wickets here (this squad)
| Player | M | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 17 | 41 | 3.55 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 32 | 38 | 4.06 |
| AM Ghazanfar | 9 | 12 | 4.37 |
| Nangeyalia Khan | 7 | 11 | 3.69 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 7 | 9 | 5.89 |
Key player matchups
| Batter v bowler | Runs (balls) | Outs | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz v Rashid Khan | 119 (188) | 2 | Batter |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz v Mohammad Nabi | 105 (167) | 0 | Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran v Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 96 (86) | 1 | Batter |
| Ibrahim Zadran v Hasan Mahmud | 85 (88) | 1 | Batter |
| Rahmat Shah v Taskin Ahmed | 54 (104) | 5 | Bowler |
| Rahmat Shah v Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 73 (108) | 1 | Batter |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz v Shoriful Islam | 81 (71) | 1 | Batter |
| Towhid Hridoy v Rashid Khan | 32 (66) | 5 | Bowler |
BAN vs AFG fantasy picks
Captain picks: Rashid Khan · Vice-captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (FenStats AI)
- Rashid Khan Afghanistan · BOWL — Expected to bat #7
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz Afghanistan · WK — Expected to bat #1
- Sediqullah Atal Afghanistan · BAT — Expected to bat #3
- Taskin Ahmed Bangladesh · BOWL — Expected to bat #10
- Ibrahim Zadran Afghanistan · BAT — Expected to bat #2
- Azmatullah Omarzai Afghanistan · AR — Expected to bat #6
Picks are based on statistics — information only, not betting advice.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan — questions
What is the pitch report for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium?
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium is Bowler-friendly: the first innings is usually around 243, and chasing teams have won 55% of recent games.
What is the Bangladesh Playing XI against Afghanistan?
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Parvez Hossain Emon (wk), Al Islam, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman.
What is the Afghanistan Playing XI against Bangladesh?
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Yamin Ahmadzai.
Who won the toss in Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?
Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bat.
What is the head to head record of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?
Bangladesh have won 11 and lost 11 of 23 matches against Afghanistan.
Who is the best captain pick for Bangladesh vs Afghanistan?
Rashid Khan, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as vice-captain.