Afghanistan To Host Bangladesh In November Before Champions Trophy 2025
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Afghanistan to host Bangladesh (Source: ICC/x.com)
In the latest development, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 6, 2024. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the schedule via a social media post today (Sunday).
All matches will be played in the UAE, one of Afghanistan's designated home grounds, which has been used for international fixtures due to its favorable infrastructure and conditions.
| Match Details | Date |
|---|---|
| First ODI | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Second ODI | Nov 9, 2024 |
| Third ODI | Nov 11, 2024 |
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Afghanistan's Journey As Emerging Powerhouse In Cricket
It is worth mentioning that this ODI series holds great significance for both Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Talking about Afghanistan, they have achieved memorable results over the past 12 months.
They finished sixth in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup held in India, with notable victories against top-notch teams like England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. More recently, Afghanistan reached the semifinals of the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup that further solidified their reputation as an emerging powerhouse in the cricketing world.
Crucial Series For Bangladesh Ahead Of Champions Trophy 2025
For Bangladesh, this ODI series against Afghanistan will serve as a crucial one for their preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. After this series, Bangladesh is expected to tour the West Indies, where they will play two Test matches, three ODIs, and three T20Is in November and December.
The UAE conditions, which can offer unpredictable pitches and slower surfaces, will provide Bangladesh with a good testing ground to prepare for the various challenges they may face in the future matches.
This series will also be a crucial opportunity for Bangladesh to fine-tune their squad and assess their readiness for the Champions Trophy 2025.
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