Afghanistan and Bangladesh will take on each other on Sunday [X.com]
On Sunday, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will lock horns with each other in match four of the Asia Cup 2023. The much-awaited face-off between these two extremely competitive units will be hosted by the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
There are several on-field battles which can decide the outcome of this match. So, as both teams gear up for the game, let's analyse and find out such five fascinating player contests.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed was impressive with the ball against SL [X.com]
Hailed for his scintillating stroke play, Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been a prolific performer for Afghanistan in white-ball cricket. However, the Afghan star has had a tough time against ace Bangladeshi speedster Taskin Ahmed, who has dismissed him thrice in international cricket.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Taskin Ahmed | 68 | 46 | 3 |
Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Mujeeb Ur Rahman will open the bowling for AFG [X.com]
Promising Bangladesh opener Najmul Hossain Shanto has been incredibly consistent in the ODIs of late. The stylish southpaw had a memorable outing against Sri Lanka in the last game, amassing 89 runs with seven boundaries. However, experienced Afghan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman could emerge as a threat to him as he has dismissed him twice in ODIs.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Mujeeb Ur Rahman (ODIs) | 30 | 9 | 2 |
Rahmat Shah vs Shakib Al Hasan
Veteran batter Rahmat Shah is expected to solidify Afghanistan's batting lineup, as he has been their Mr dependable in ODI cricket. However, the number three batter has been troubled by Shakib Al Hasan time and again, being dismissed thrice.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah vs Shakib Al Hasan (ODIs) | 86 | 44 | 3 |
Mushfiqur Rahim vs Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan has an impeccable record vs Rahim [X.com]
Veteran keeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is regarded as one of the finest cricketers to represent Bangladesh. However, dealing with Rashid Khan could be challenging for the right-handed batter, as the spin maestro has got rid of him four times in ODI cricket.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mushfiqur Rahim vs Rashid Khan (ODIs) | 116 | 99 | 4 |
Shakib Al Hasan vs Mohammad Nabi
The eyes will be on Shakib Al Hasan [X.com]
Mohammad Nabi and Shakib Al Hasan have been absolute legends, showcasing their incredible all-round attributes for Afghanistan and Bangladesh, respectively. However, if we talk about head-to-head battles, Nabi has dismissed Shakib thrice, conceding only 60 runs in 95 deliveries.
| Balls | Runs | Dismissals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan vs Mohammad Nabi (ODI) | 95 | 60 | 3 |
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