Bangladesh will be up against Afghanistan in the 4th match of the Asia Cup, 2023 and the match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 3rd September 2023 at 03:00 PM IST.
BAN vs AFG (Bangladesh vs Afghanistan), Match 4 - Match Information
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 4
Date: 3rd September 2023
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
BAN vs AFG (Bangladesh vs Afghanistan), Match 4 Preview
Bangladesh have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, Afghanistan are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Afghanistan have won 1 game and lost 4.
Asia Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Asia Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.951 |
| AFG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.951 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of Afghanistan in Bangladesh, 3 ODI Series, 2023 where Shoriful Islam scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh with 126 match fantasy points while Fazalhaq Farooqi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 74 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Bangladesh against Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bangladesh was Najmul Hossain Shanto who scored 104 fantasy points.
BAN vs AFG, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 256 runs. The pitch at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Temperature will hover around 38.98 °C and humidity is expected to be around 24%. 1.33 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
BAN vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 14 matches played between these 2 teams, Bangladesh all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 325 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 5, 151, 18, 6, 145 | - |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 5 | 181 | 36.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 80, 0, 1, 100 | - |
| Mushfiqur Rahim | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 0 | 0 | 13, 69, 1, 45, 36 | - |
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-Keeper and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 325 runs at an average of 65 per match.
- Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ibrahim Zadran has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 80, 0, 1, 100 runs averaging 36.2 per match.
- Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim
Mushfiqur Rahim is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Mushfiqur Rahim is a batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 164 runs averaging 32.8 per match.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 3, 1, 2, 3 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 16, 2, 0, 6, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 2, 2 |
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 11 | 1, 2, 1, 3, 2 |
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player bowls leg break googly and in the recent 5 matches Rashid Khan has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 110 | 22 | 6 | 1.2 | 5, 39, 25, 15, 26 | 2, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 20, 5, 32, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 1, 1 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 5 | 85 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 6, 12, 36, 0, 31 | 1, 2, 0, 1, 1 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Shakib Al Hasan is a top order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 110 runs at an average of 22 per match.
- Gulbadin Naib
Gulbadin Naib is an all-rounder and has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Gulbadin Naib has scored 57 runs at an average of 11.4 per match.
- Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is an off break bowler and in the last 5 matches Mahedi Hasan has taken 1, 2, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 1.
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 5 | 110 | 22 | 6 | 1.2 | 5, 39, 25, 15, 26 | 2, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 5 | 7 | 1.4 | 10 | 2 | 6, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 1, 3, 1, 2, 3 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 7 | 1.4 | 16, 2, 0, 6, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 2, 2 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5 | 325 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 5, 151, 18, 6, 145 | - |
| Taskin Ahmed | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 7, 0, 11 | 1, 2, 1, 3, 2 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a top order batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches Shakib Al Hasan has scored 110 runs averaging 22 per match.
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi is a bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm medium fast bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 1, 3, 1, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 2.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a bowler and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Rashid Khan bowls leg break googly and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 0, 2, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 325 runs averaging 65 per match.
- Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches Taskin Ahmed has taken 1, 2, 1, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8.
BAN vs AFG Squad Information
Bangladesh (BAN) Squad: Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Anamul Haque, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mahedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Afif Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Karim Janat, Ikram Alikhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Mohammad Saleem
BAN vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Mushfiqur Rahim and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Naim and Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-Rounders: Gulbadin Naib, Mahedi Hasan and Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rashid Khan and Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Photo credit: Alamy
