The third One Day International (ODI) match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, as part of the Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh in 2023, is set to take place on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023. The match will be held at Shere Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Afghanistan has displayed its dominance over Bangladesh in this three-match ODI series, securing victory and clinching the series. With a clean-sweep opportunity, Afghanistan now has a golden chance to completely outclass the home side. On the other hand, Bangladesh finds itself in a precarious position, having lost two matches and facing the looming threat of a whitewash. They are desperate to secure a win in this match, and they must do so at all costs. It is anticipated that both teams will make a few alterations to their squads for this crucial encounter.

Bangladesh suffered a significant defeat in the second ODI match, losing by a whopping margin of 142 runs. This defeat followed their earlier loss in the first match by 17 runs. The bowling unit of Bangladesh had a dismal performance, conceding a staggering 331 runs in 50 overs. They struggled to contain Afghanistan’s formidable top batting order, failing to halt their run-scoring spree. Mustafizur Rahman was the standout performer among the bowlers, taking two wickets in ten overs while conceding 60 runs. Hasan Mahmud, Shakib Al Hasan, and Mehidy Hasan Miraz also managed to pick up a wicket each. However, Najmul Hossain Shanto was the only bowler who failed to take any wickets.

Although Bangladesh possesses a strong batting lineup and has a decent track record when playing at home venues, they have failed to deliver their best performance in this series against Afghanistan. The previous match was a clear reflection of their struggles, as the entire team was dismissed for a mere 189 runs in 43.2 overs while chasing a target of 332 runs. Mushfiqur Rahim stood out as the lone successful batsman, scoring 69 runs off 85 balls with six boundaries to his name. Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed 25 runs each, while Towhid Hridoy managed just 16 runs off 34 balls. Disappointingly, Mohammad Naim, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Afif Hossain all failed to deliver their best performances in this home series.

Afghanistan has pleasantly surprised its fans with their remarkable performance throughout the tour in Bangladesh. They have clearly outclassed the home side in every aspect of the game. Particularly noteworthy was their exceptional display by the top-order batsmen in the previous match. Their batting prowess led to an impressive total of 331 runs on the scoreboard in 50 overs, establishing a new record for their highest-opening partnership in ODI history. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran wreaked havoc on Bangladesh’s bowling attack, leaving them struggling. Rahmanullah Gurbaz emerged as the highest run-scorer, delivering a phenomenal innings of 145 runs off 125 balls, comprising 13 boundaries and eight massive sixes.

Ibrahim Zadran also made a significant contribution, securing his fourth ODI century. He scored a well-deserved 100 runs off 119 balls, including nine boundaries and one towering six. Mohammad Nabi remained unbeaten on 25 runs. Afghanistan’s bowling unit also excelled, limiting the home side to a mere total of 189 runs in 43.2 overs while defending their target of 332 runs. Fazalhaq Farooqi stood out as the most successful and highest wicket-taker, claiming three wickets in 7.2 overs, conceding just 22 runs. Mujeeb Ur Rahman also performed admirably, taking three wickets at the cost of 40 runs in ten overs. Rashid Khan contributed with two wickets while giving away 28 runs in nine overs.

To date, Bangladesh has participated in 414 One Day International (ODI) matches. Out of these matches, they have emerged victorious in 151 encounters, while their opponents have claimed victory in 254 matches. Additionally, there have been 9 matches involving Bangladesh that ended with no result.

Currently, Afghanistan has participated in 146 One Day International (ODI) matches, securing victory in 73 of them, while experiencing defeat in 68 encounters. Additionally, there have been 4 matches that concluded with no result, and 1 match that ended in a tie.

In the head-to-head encounters between Bangladesh and Afghanistan, Bangladesh has competed in 13 One Day International (ODI) matches. Out of these, they emerged victorious in 7 matches, while Afghanistan secured victory in 6 matches.

Based on our match prediction, Afghanistan is the favored team to win this match. Several factors contribute to Afghanistan’s status as the favorite team:

• Afghanistan has already emerged victorious in both ODI matches.
• Their batting order is formidable and currently in good form.
• Bangladesh has yet to secure a win in this series.
• Both teams’ main bowlers have been performing well throughout the series.
• Afghanistan boasts a strong bowling unit, adding to its advantage.

Afghanistan holds an advantage over Bangladesh in terms of their strong batting order and bowling unit, leading to an increased likelihood of winning today’s match. The probability of each team winning is as follows:

Afghanistan: 54% chance of winning this match
Bangladesh: 46% chance of winning this match

The outcome of the toss will significantly impact the decision-making process in every match of this series. As per our toss prediction, the team that wins the toss is likely to choose to bat first.

The upcoming 3rd ODI match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The pitch at this venue is known for its excellent batting conditions. With short boundaries, spinners will have a significant role to play. The pitch is expected to remain favorable for batting throughout the match. Chasing a target of 290 runs could prove challenging for the team batting second.

The weather conditions in Chattogram on the day of the match are unfavorable for a cricket game. There is a possibility of rain, which may result in interruptions during the match.

Bangladesh: Litton Das (c), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Saleem Safi.

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• Date: Tuesday, 11th March 2023
• Time: 01:30 PM IST

• Stadium: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium
• Location: Chattogram, Bangladesh
• Capacity: 20000
• Known as: Chattogram Divisional Stadium, Bir Shrestha Shahid Ruhul Amin Stadium, Chittagong
• Ends: Isphani End, UCB End
• Time Zone: UTC +06:00
• Home to: Bangladesh, Chattogram Division

• Total matches: 27
• Matches won batting first: 11
• Matches won bowling first: 16
• Average 1st Inns scores: 226
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 186
• Highest total recorded: 409/8 (50 Ov) by IND vs BAN
• Lowest total recorded: 44/10 (24.5 Ov) by ZIM vs BAN
• The highest score chased: 288/3 (42.1 Ov) by BAN vs ZIM
• The lowest score defended: 169/9 (43 Ov) by BAN vs AFG

Tamim Iqbal(c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Naim, Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Litton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam.