Sunday, September 03, 2023
Bangladesh on Sunday won the throw and put Afghanistan to bowl in the fourth match of the Asia Cup 2023 at the Gaddafi Arena in Lahore.
After the throw Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said that they would have batted first also assuming they had won the throw, adding that he trusted the new series against Pakistan (which was facilitated by Sri Lanka) would hold them in great stead.
In the mean time, Bangladesh commander Shakib Al Hasan said: "We've rolled out three improvements, which we'll have for you in a little."
He added that alongside the singing intensity and the idea of the wicket, he needs to bat first and put on a decent aggregate.
The match is probably going to be an extreme conflict between the different sides as the Afghanistan side has bested Bangladesh in 3 of the last 5 experiences between the different sides.
Afghanistan will play their very first worldwide match in Pakistan.
Previously, numerous Afghan players grew up learning cricket in Pakistan while some likewise highlighted in homegrown cricket, which incorporates star all-rounder Mohammad Nabi.
In the mean time, Bangladesh will be hoping to return from their loss in the principal match against Sri Lanka since it is a must-win undertaking for them to meet all requirements for the Very 4.
Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (cap), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Shamim Hossain Patwary, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.
