3 Players To Watch Out During Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ODI Series

Rashid Khan will be key for Afghanistan (Source:@cricbuzz/X.com)Rashid Khan will be key for Afghanistan (Source:@cricbuzz/X.com)

Bangladesh are all set to take on Afghanistan in the three-match ODI series in UAE and the matches are crucial for both teams ahead of the Champions Trophy next year. Both the teams are going with their full-strength squad with experienced players like Rashid Khan from Afghanistan and Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh playing this series.

Bangladesh after the highs of a Test series win against Pakistan, have not played good cricket. However, the losses have come in the Test and T20Is, and they would be hoping to show their mettle with a series win against a strong Afghanistan unit. The Afghans, on the other hand, have recently won an ODI series against South Africa and would be high on confidence. So, ahead of the series, let's see who are the three players to watch out.

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan is one of the leading bowlers in white-ball cricket. He recently picked seven wickets in two ODIs against South Africa and is an x-factor with his genuine wicket-taking abilities. He has the ability to run through the batting line-ups and with great form on his side, he would be crucial for Afghanistan in this series. 

Also, he can deliver handy cameos with the bat, and is likely to make a big impact in this series. The series will also be a test of his fitness, and it would be interesting to see if he plays all the three matches or not. So, with fitness and form in focus, Rashid Khan is a player to watch out ahead of the series.

Towhid Hridoy

Towhid Hridoy is one of the most talented young cricketers in Bangladesh currently, and is considered as next big thing. He has scored seven fifties in 30 matches so far, but has not been able to convert those into hundreds, and that is something he would like to rectify in this series. He has the ability to mould his game according to the match-situation and this could be a breakthrough series where he really announces himself.

Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur Rahman is one of Bangladesh's premier bowler and after a lean patch, he is now back at his best, atleast in T20Is. He is taking wickets at regular intervals, but has not played lot of ODIs in recent past. Also, his ODI form has not been at par with his T20I performances, and he would be itching to get matches under his belt and prove his worth in this series. The pitches in UAE are likely to assist his style of bowling, and he is surely a player to watch out.