Bangladesh and Afghanistan are set to face off in the third and final ODI of the series on Tuesday, July 11, at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Afghanistan currently leads the series 2-0, having won the first two matches by comfortable margins.
Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back in the final match and avoid a series whitewash. They will need to improve their batting and bowling if they want to challenge Afghanistan.
In the first ODI, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 148 runs, while Afghanistan cruised to victory in just 25.1 overs. In the second ODI, Bangladesh fared slightly better, scoring 189 runs, but Afghanistan still won by 53 runs.
Bangladesh’s batting has been their biggest weakness in the series. They have struggled to score runs against Afghanistan’s bowling attack, which is led by Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bangladesh’s bowling has also been inconsistent. They have taken wickets, but they have also conceded too many runs.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, have been very impressive in the series. They have batted and bowled well, and they have looked like a team that is on the rise.
Hashmatullah Shahidi has been Afghanistan’s leading batsman in the series, scoring two centuries. Rashid Khan has been their leading bowler, taking 10 wickets.
The third ODI is a must-win for Bangladesh if they want to avoid a series whitewash. They will need to improve their batting and bowling if they want to challenge Afghanistan.
The match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM local time (3:30 PM GMT).
Here are some key players to watch in the third ODI:
- Hashmatullah Shahidi: The Afghanistan captain has been in excellent form in the series, scoring two centuries. He will be looking to continue his good form in the final match.
- Rashid Khan: The Afghanistan spinner is one of the best bowlers in the world, and he will be a key threat to Bangladesh’s batting.
- Litton Das: The Bangladesh opener is a talented batsman who has the ability to score big runs. He will be looking to lead Bangladesh’s batting in the final match.
- Mustafizur Rahman: The Bangladesh bowler is a skillful bowler who can take wickets in all conditions. He will be looking to make an impact in the final match.
Prediction:
Afghanistan are the favorites to win the third ODI and the series. They have been the better team in the series so far, and they have the momentum.
However, Bangladesh will be determined to avoid a series whitewash, and they have the potential to upset Afghanistan.
The match is likely to be a close contest, but Afghanistan should have enough to win.
Head-to-head record:
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played 14 ODIs against each other, with Afghanistan winning 8 and Bangladesh winning 6. The two teams have drawn 0 matches.
Recent form:
Bangladesh have won 1 of their last 5 ODIs, while Afghanistan have won 4 of their last 5 ODIs.
Conclusion:
The third ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is a must-win for Bangladesh if they want to avoid a series whitewash. They will need to improve their batting and bowling if they want to challenge Afghanistan.
Afghanistan are the favorites to win the match and the series, but Bangladesh have the potential to upset them. The match is likely to be a close contest, but Afghanistan should have enough to win.
