The Cricket in Afghanistan is growing at a rapid rate and their national team is not the only indicator, for their “A” team, which is currently touring Bangladesh, is playing like a seasoned team.
So far, the visitors have adapted to the conditions better, while the hosts have looked totally spaced out as if playing away from the home.
Afghanistan-A won the two-match test series 1-0, while they are also leading the 5-match One Day International series 2-1, and look likeliest to win the match.
However, the hosts can’t be counted out, not after the way they played the 3rd game.
Match Details:
This is the 5th ODI and is a series decider. Though Afghanistan can’t lose as they have a 2-1 lead, while the last game was washed out.
The match will be played at Savar Cricket Ground, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 09:00 AM (IST).
BN-A vs AF-A Fantasy Team News:
Bangladesh-A:
Taijul Islam and Anamul Haque, who were part of Bangladesh’s “A” squad, are not available after the duo was called for senior men’s tour of Sri Lanka.
And the same is the case with Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Mithun and Sabbir Rahman. No injury concerns for Bangladesh.
Afghanistan-A:
Afghanistan Cricket Board named two different sides for Bangladesh tour – separate sides for four-day matches and 50-over respectively.
BN-A vs AF-A Expected XIs
Bangladesh-A-
Imrul Kayes, Afif Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Farhad Reza, Abu Jayed, Fazle Mahmud, Naim Sheikh, Nazmul Islam, Abu Haider, Mehedi Hasan and Minhajul Abedin Afridi
Afghanistan-A-
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shahidullah, Fazal Niazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Munir Ahmad, Darwish Rasooli, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat
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Squads for Bangladesh-A vs Afghanistan-A
Available players for Bangladesh-A-
Imrul Kayes, Afif Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Farhad Reza, Abu Jayed, Fazle Mahmud, Naim Sheikh, Nazmul Islam, Abu Haider, Mehedi Hasan and Minhajul Abedin Afridi
Afghanistan-A-
Usman Ghani, Shahidullah Kamal, Fazal Niazi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Darwish Rasooli, Qais Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Munir Ahmad, Sayed Ahmad Shirzad, Fareed Malik, Zia ur Rahman Akbar, Karim Janat, Mirwais Ashraf and Nasir Jamal.
BN-A vs AF-A Dream11 Team Prediction
Fantasy picks from Bangladesh-A-
Imrul Kayes: This is really a big opportunity missed for this Batsman. Everybody knew that the selectors were always going to consider the performance in this tournament for Senior Men’s selection for Sri Lanka tour. But Kayes failed big time.
However, he too good a batsman, and we back him to shine here in the last match of this tournament.
Mohammad Naim: Shone on bits and pieces, and that’s understandable considering his age. He has the talent and the tournaments like this will help him sharpen his skills.
Attributes and series highlights:
Fantasy picks from Afghanistan-A-
Ibrahim Zadran: Certainly looks like a player for the big things in future. For he has had a wonderful tour, scoring big runs against a Bangladesh side which had a few senior members on their roster. He shouldn’t be missed, while the 18-year-old can be named as a captain as well.
Last five scores: 30*, 25, 127, 86* and 96.
Faizal Niazai: A senior member in the squad. He can contribute with both bat and ball. Though he has failed to match the expectations on this tour, he will no doubt be itching for a last hurrah when the action begins in Dhaka.
Attributes:
Sharafuddin Ashraf: Another all-rounder in this team. His bat may have left a much tp be desired, but he has tried every bit to balance the equation with the ball in his hand.
Attributes:
Series contribution:
Other option from Afghanistan:
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