AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI: Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

AFG vs BAN, ODI Series: Pitch Report for Match 3 [Source: @BCBtigers,@ACBofficials/x.com]AFG vs BAN, ODI Series: Pitch Report for Match 3 [Source: @BCBtigers,@ACBofficials/x.com]

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be up against each other in the ODI series decider. This final match will be played at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, on November 11 at 3:30 PM IST.

In the first match of the series, the Afghanistan bowlers did a brilliant job and won the game to take a 1-0 lead. However, Bangladesh made a brilliant comeback in the second game and levelled the series. As a result, this match stands as the one that will decide who takes the trophy home. 

With the series on the line, both teams are expected to give their best on the field. Let us look at how the pitch will behave in this important game. 

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Stats And Records In T20Is

Criterion
Data
Matches Played262
Matches Won Batting First138
Matches Won Batting Second122
Average First Innings Total223
Average Second Innings Total190

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: Batters Or Bowlers, Who Will Be More Successful?

In the first two matches we have seen that the spinners have dominated the proceedings, especially in the second innings. There was a bit of movement for the pacers at the beginning of both innings, however it soon died down and it looked like a dry a Sharjah wicket. The batters will find stroke making difficult on this track. They need to spend some time to adjust themselves to conditions before they can score runs.

Players To Watch Out For At Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

The Bangladeshi all-rounder will be crucial to Bangladesh's chances in the game. Mehidy Hasan Miraz can contribute effectively with the bat and also contribute with the ball as a match winner. 

Allah Ghazanfar

The young Afghan spinner has been in brilliant form in this series. Allah Ghazanfar has eight wickets under his belt in two matches and could once again play the crucial role for the team in this match. 

Mustafizur Rahman

The experienced left-arm pacer has been very effective on this track. With his slowers and cutters Mustafizur Rahman has made run scoring difficult for the Afghan batters. The rhythm and form that Fizz has got, he can emerge as a match winner for Bangladesh in this series.