Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

Afghanistan and Bangladesh face each other in a crucial Super 8 clash in St. Vincent on June 25. This match is also the last Super 8 encounter before the semi-finals, and Afghanistan must win to keep their semi-final hopes alive.

AFG vs BAN Team Analysis

Afghanistan

Afghanistan enters this game with confidence after winning their previous match against Australia. This victory marks their first-ever win against Australia in any format and their first World Cup win over them. This historic win has made Group 1 wide open, with Afghanistan, India, and Australia all still in contention for a semi-final spot. Afghanistan has impressed throughout the tournament, even knocking New Zealand out of the race.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, on the other hand, has lost their two Super 4 games. However, they can still impact the semi-final race by defeating Afghanistan in this final match. Bangladesh lost their last game against India by 50 runs, failing to chase down a target of 198. Although they have struggled so far, Bangladesh has a chance to prevent Afghanistan from advancing to the semi-finals with a win in this encounter.

Key Factors for AFG vs BAN Match

Pitch Conditions

Afghanistan has already beaten Australia at this venue, giving them a tactical advantage with a better understanding of the ground conditions. The pitch has hosted nine T20I matches, with five wins for teams batting first. Afghanistan’s recent success here while batting first suggests they might want to follow a similar strategy in this match.

Form and Fitness

Both teams have no injury concerns. Bangladesh’s performance with both bat and ball has seen a decline in the Super 8 stage. In contrast, Afghanistan is in high spirits after their recent win over Australia. This match presents a significant opportunity for Afghanistan to secure a semi-final spot.

Tactical Acumen

Afghanistan’s captain, Rashid Khan, showcased outstanding leadership in their victory over Australia, while Bangladesh’s captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, has struggled with both captaincy and his batting form. With their recent success, Afghanistan will be well-prepared tactically for this encounter.

AFG vs BAN Score Prediction

Team	1st Innings Score	2nd Innings Score
AFG	250-300	220-260
BAN	260-300	250-300

Recent Venue Records 

• Total Matches: 9

• Matches won batting first: 5

• Matches won bowling first: 3

• Average 1st Innings Score: 121

• Average 2nd Innings Score: 115

• Highest Total: 159/5 by BAN vs NED

• Lowest Total: 85/10 by NEP vs BAN

• Highest Score Chased: 158/8 by PAK vs WI

• Lowest Score Defended: 115/7 by RSA vs NEP

Player Predictions

• Top Run Scorer for Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz / Ibrahim Zadran

• Top Wicket Taker for Afghanistan: Rashid Khan / Fazalhaq Farooqi

• Top Run Scorer for Bangladesh: Litton Das / Towhid Hridoy

• Top Wicket Taker for Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan / Mustafizur Rahman

In their head-to-head record, Afghanistan leads slightly with six wins out of eleven T20I encounters, while Bangladesh has five. However, Afghanistan’s recent form and momentum give them a potential edge in this matchup.

Conclusion

As noted, this is a crucial must-win game for Afghanistan to keep their tournament hopes alive. They will also be keeping an eye on the Australia vs India result, as they need an Australian loss to further boost their chances.