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What is The Cricket Match Today? Playing 11, Winner Prediction

image-lm2yvd4dAFG and BAN will collide in match 4 of Asia Cup today [X.com]

After an intense Indo-Pak clash concluded in a tame washout, the Asia Cup caravan moves to Pakistan, with Bangladesh and Afghanistan set to cross swords against each other in match 4 of the tournament. Bangladesh had a disastrous start to the tournament, losing the first match against Sri Lanka by five wickets. Meanwhile, this will be Afghanistan's maiden outing in the Asia Cup 2023, as they are pumped up to get off to a flying start. 

Ahead of the fixture, we at OneCricket look at the possible team composition for both sides.


What is the venue of BAN vs AFG Asia Cup 2023 match?

The iconic Gaddafi stadium in Lahore will host the high-voltage clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Both teams share fierce on-field rivalry as evident from the head-to-head record. In fourteen previous encounters, Bangladesh have won eight, while the Afghans have emerged victorious on six occasions. 


Bangladesh's probable playing XI vs Afghanistan

Bangladesh suffered a batting collapse in the first match against Sri Lanka. Therefore, they might replace youngster Tanzid Hasan with experienced batter Anamul Haque Bijoy for this do-or-die game. Also, we shouldn't be surprised if the Tigers go with five genuine bowling options and replace Mahedi Hasan with Afif Hossain to increase their batting depth. 

Bangladesh’s playing XI:

Mohammad Naim, Anamul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain/Mahedi Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman


Afghanistan's probable playing XI vs Bangladesh

On the other hand, this will be Afghanistan's first game in the tournament and they will likely field their first-choice XI in this match. 

So, the top order will comprise Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah, while Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib will bat in the middle order. Meanwhile, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will spearhead the Afghan spin attack, with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Abdul Rahman being the two seamers. 

Afghanistan’s playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman


Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Winner Prediction

Afghanistan look more settled on paper and recently handed Bangladesh a 2-1 ODI series defeat in their backyard. So, the Afghans will definitely start as the favourites to win this match.