Afghanistan pulled off a remarkable victory against Australia in their last match, keeping them in contention in the competition. Led by Rashid Khan, they are preparing to face Bangladesh in their crucial final game of the T20 World Cup Super 8 round at Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. A decisive win, coupled with India defeating Australia, would see them through to the semi-finals.
Bangladesh is now out of the semi-final race after losing two consecutive matches. The bowlers performed well throughout the tournament, but the batters did not step up. Despite this, they aim to finish the tournament on a positive note.
Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent Report
The pitch in St. Vincent favors bowlers, who can perform well in these conditions. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed an advantage in this fixture, as the pitch becomes more challenging to bat on in the second half. Given this factor, teams will likely aim to bat first.
Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent Pitch Stats
- Total Matches: 6
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 1
- Average 1st innings score: 136
- Average 2nd innings score: 111
- Highest total recorded: 159/5 in 20 overs by BAN against NED
- Lowest total recorded: 85/10 in 19.2 overs by NEP against BAN
AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have played 11 matches against each other, with Afghanistan winning six and losing five.
AFG vs BAN Top Players Predictions
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG):
Gurbaz has been a standout player for Afghanistan in this tournament, delivering another mature innings against Australia. He scored 60 runs off 49 balls, showcasing fantastic shots in the middle. - Towhid Hridoy (BAN):
Towhid Hridoy had a disappointing game against India in the last match. Despite this, he remains a crucial team member after playing some beautiful innings in the tournament. His performance helped Bangladesh make it through to the Super 8. - Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG):
The Afghan pacer delivered an outstanding performance against Australia in the last match, taking three wickets. His varied bowling style made it difficult for the batters, and he even dismissed the dangerous Travis Head for a duck.
AFG vs BAN Hit or Miss Prediction
- Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG):
Farooqi has been a surprising standout for Afghanistan in the tournament. His ability to vary his pace and adapt to the pitch conditions makes him a dangerous player. With the pitch in St. Vincent offering a turn, he could be a lethal asset for Afghanistan in the match.
AFG vs BAN Conditions-Based Predictions
- Bowlers will have the advantage here.
- Batters will struggle.
- There will be a turn for the spinners.
AFG vs BAN Match Predictions
Afghanistan is the favorite, with parimatch odds at a 1.53x rate in their favour. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to give a perfect start, with odds for him to score over 19.5 runs at 1.85x. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is tipped to score over 56.5 runs in the first 8 overs at 1.88x odds.
AFG vs BAN Winner Predictions
Afghanistan’s historic victory over Australia has kept their chances alive. They will qualify for the semifinals if they win their upcoming match and India defeats Australia. On the other hand, Bangladesh is out of the tournament and will aim to finish the campaign on a positive note. We expect Afghanistan to win this match comfortably.
