Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 2023 World Cup: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast and live-streaming details

Modified Oct 07, 2023 06:06 IST

India Cricket WCup — Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan today

Bangladesh will open their 2023 World Cup campaign against Afghanistan today (October 7) in Dharamsala. It is the first day match of this year's mega event.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh recently battled in the group stage of the 2023 Asia Cup, where the Bangladeshis emerged victorious. Afghanistan will be keen to avenge that loss.

The two teams are not among the favorites to win the 2023 World Cup. However, if they start on a winning note, they can build momentum and perhaps upset the higher-ranked nations.

Before the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan match starts, here's a look at the pitch report, weather forecast and other details related to this 2023 World Cup game.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 2023 World Cup Match Details

Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 3, 2023 World Cup

Date and Time: October 7, 2023, Saturday, 10:30 AM IST

Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Pitch Report

Dharamsala hosted a couple of IPL matches earlier this year. The pitch at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium during the IPL matches was good for batting. A batting-friendly deck could be on offer for this match. There will likely be some help for the fast bowlers as well.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast

The weather is expected to be sunny for the World Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, with no rain interruptions. The temperature will hover around 26 degrees Celsius for this day game.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Probable XIs

Bangladesh

Playing XI

Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoiful Islam, Hasan Mahmud.

Afghanistan

Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahid (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 2023 World Cup Match Prediction

The battle between Bangladesh and Afghanistan should be a close encounter. Both teams are reliant on their spinners and top-order batters, but the conditions will suit the fast bowlers. The team whose fast bowlers perform better should gain an upper hand in the contest.

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan in the Asia Cup last month. If the Bangladesh team plays to its full potential, they should earn two points in the World Cup today.

Prediction: Bangladesh to win against Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.