Asia Cup 2018: 5 areas at which Bangladesh should look against Afghanistan

#2 Bangladesh top order have to show strong premise to perform

1st Momentum ODI: South Africa v Bangladesh

Alongside the bowling line, Bangladeshi batsmen also should be aware to overcome Afghan challenge. Especially, Bangladesh top-order should step up this time. They were rudderless against Sri Lanka as they lost two main batsmen in the first over that was bowled by Lasith Malinga.

Bangladeshi top order will play against Afghanistan without their premium batsman Tamim Iqbal, who was ruled out from the tournament after being hit by a bouncer of Suranga Lakmal.

Nazmul Hossain Shanto, a 20-year-old left-handed top-order batsman will replace Tamim at the top of the order against Afghanistan. He should play a crucial role to ensure powerful production by Bangladesh top-order. Shakib Al Hasan should erase all the speculation that arose surrounding him by smashing a big knock.

If Bangladesh top-order ensure a mighty show, they will have all chances to become group B champion before heading into the Super Four stage.