Bangladesh A will be up against Afghanistan An in the 9th match of the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 at the P Sara Oval, Colombo on 18th July 2023 at 10:00 AM IST.
BN-A vs AF-A (Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A, Match 9
Date: 18th July 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: P Sara Oval, Colombo
BN-A vs AF-A (Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A), Match 9 Preview
Bangladesh A have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Afghanistan A have also played 2 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF-A | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.838 |
| BN-A | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.731 |
| SL-A | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.370 |
| OMA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| OM-A | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -2.819 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 5 of the Afghanistan An in Bangladesh, 5 List A Matches, 2019 where Mohammad Naim scored the highest fantasy points for Bangladesh A with 151 match fantasy points while Rahmanullah Gurbaz topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan A with 85 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Bangladesh A against Oman A, Bangladesh A beat Oman A by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bangladesh A was Tanzim Hasan Sakib who scored 122 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sri Lanka A, Afghanistan A beat Sri Lanka A by 11 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan A was Mohammad Ibrahim who scored 138 fantasy points.
BN-A vs AF-A, P Sara Oval, Colombo Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the P Sara Oval, Colombo is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 189 runs. The pitch at the P Sara Oval, Colombo is a sporting 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 P Sara Oval, Colombo
Temperature will hover around 27.99 °C with 82% humidity. 6.62 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Spinners have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 69% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many spin bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.
BN-A vs AF-A, Head to Head
In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
BN-A vs AF-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Naim | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | 0 | 47, 22, 0, 9, 68 | - |
| Bahir Shah | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 0 | 0 | 15, 11, 21, 19, 57 | - |
| Ikram Alikhil | 5 | 156 | 31.2 | 0 | 0 | 34, 34, 21, 63, 4 | - |
- Mohammad Naim Sheikh
Mohammad Naim is a Batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 146 runs at an average of 29.2 per match.
- Said Bahir Shah Mehboob
Bahir Shah is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Bahir Shah has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 123 runs averaging 24.6 per match.
- Ikram Alikhil
Ikram Alikhil is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ikram Alikhil is a Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 34, 34, 21, 63, 4 runs averaging 31.2 per match.
BN-A vs AF-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izharulhaq Naveed | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
| Zia ur Rehman | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 4, 4, 5, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 4 |
| Ripon Mondol | 5 | 21 | 4.2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 16, 5, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 0, 4, 1 |
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Izharulhaq Naveed is a Bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls leg break and in the recent 5 matches Izharulhaq Naveed has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Zia ur Rehman Akbar
Zia ur Rehman is a Bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 2, 3, 0, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Ripon Mondol
Ripon Mondol is a Bowler and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ripon Mondol is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 3, 0, 4, 1 wickets at an average of 1.8.
BN-A vs AF-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahidullah Kamal | 5 | 251 | 50.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 23, 45, 82, 92, 9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Zubaid Akbari | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 79, 0, 67, 19 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Saif Hassan | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 53, 0, 18, 83 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
- Shahidullah Kamal
Shahidullah Kamal can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Shahidullah Kamal is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 23, 45, 82, 92, 9 runs at an average of 50.2 per match.
- Zubaid Akbari
Zubaid Akbari is an All Rounder and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Zubaid Akbari has scored 1, 79, 0, 67, 19 runs at an average of 33.2 per match.
- Mohammad Saif Hassan
Saif Hassan is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 154 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.
BN-A vs AF-A Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rakibul Hasan | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 40, 16, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Naim | 5 | 146 | 29.2 | 0 | 0 | 47, 22, 0, 9, 68 | - |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 5 | 130 | 26 | 3 | 0.6 | 19, 24, 34, 53, 0 | 1, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 5 | 251 | 50.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 23, 45, 82, 92, 9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Akbar Ali | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 16, 13, 23, 9 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Bangladesh A are Rakibul Hasan with 90 match fantasy points. Mohammad Naim with 68 match fantasy points and Akbar Ali with 24 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Afghanistan A are Sharafuddin Ashraf with 50 match fantasy points and Shahidullah Kamal with 28 match fantasy points.
BN-A vs AF-A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izharulhaq Naveed | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 7, 0, 1, 0 | 2, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
| Shahidullah Kamal | 5 | 251 | 50.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 23, 45, 82, 92, 9 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Zia ur Rehman | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 4, 4, 5, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 0, 0, 4 |
| Zubaid Akbari | 5 | 166 | 33.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 79, 0, 67, 19 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Saif Hassan | 5 | 154 | 30.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 53, 0, 18, 83 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 2 |
- Izharulhaq Naveed
Izharulhaq Naveed can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Izharulhaq Naveed has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a leg break Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.
- Shahidullah Kamal
Shahidullah Kamal can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Shahidullah Kamal has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 23, 45, 82, 92, 9 runs averaging 50.2 per match.
- Zia ur Rehman Akbar
Zia ur Rehman is a Bowler and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zia ur Rehman is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Zubaid Akbari
Zubaid Akbari is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Zubaid Akbari is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 166 runs averaging 33.2 per match.
- Mohammad Saif Hassan
Saif Hassan is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches Saif Hassan has scored 0, 53, 0, 18, 83 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.
BN-A vs AF-A Squad Information
Bangladesh A (BN-A) Squad: Soumya Sarkar, Zakir Hasan, Saif Hassan, Mahedi Hasan, Nayeem Hasan, Akbar Ali, Amite Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rakibul Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Sumon Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Naim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Murad, Musfik Hasan and Ripon Mondol
Afghanistan A (AF-A) Squad: Noor Ali Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Ihsanullah Janat, Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia ur Rehman, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Ibrahim, Wafadar Momand, Abdul Baqi, Bahir Shah, Abdul Malik, Riaz Hassan, Zubaid Akbari, Asghar Atal, Bilal Sami, Allah Noor, Zohaib Zamankhil, Mohammad Saleem, Ishaq Rahimi and Izharulhaq Naveed
BN-A vs AF-A Possible Playing XI
Bangladesh A (BN-A) Possible Playing XI: Tanzid Hasan, Zakir Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Akbar Ali, Ripon Mondol, Rakibul Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar and Mahedi Hasan
Afghanistan A (AF-A) Possible Playing XI: Noor Ali Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Bahir Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Izharulhaq Naveed, Zia ur Rehman, Mohammad Ibrahim, Sayed Shirzad, Zubaid Akbari, Shahidullah Kamal and Sharafuddin Ashraf
BN-A vs AF-A Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Bahir Shah, Mohammad Naim and Tanzid Hasan
All-Rounders: Saif Hassan, Shahidullah Kamal, Zia ur Rehman and Zubaid Akbari
Bowlers: Izharulhaq Naveed, Rakibul Hasan and Ripon Mondol
Captain: Izharulhaq Naveed
Vice-Captain: Shahidullah Kamal
Photo credit: Alamy
