Match details:
Series: Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh Only Test, 2019
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Date: September 05, 2019
Time: 09:30 a.m. IST
Preview:
Bangladesh host Afghanistan for the only Test match of the series in Chattogram after losing a three-match Test series against New Zealand in March. However, Bangladesh have won their last three Tests at home and doesn't seem to change this time around.
While, on the other hand, Afghanistan all set to play their third Test match where they lost their first Test against India while they won its second one against Ireland. Meanwhile, the Afghan side will be led by a new skipper Rashid Khan and has got the biggest strength in the bowling department.
Weather report:
The weather forecast for the match is terrible with a lot of rain predicted every day of the Test.
Pitch report:
The pitch condition of this ground is dry with little grass on it as its supports turn from day one. While batting first will have a huge advantage as we can expect the result on day three or four, weather permitting.
Injuries:
No latest injuries reported by both teams.
Probable Playing XI:
Bangladesh:
The current Bangladesh side looks well-settled and has a lot more experienced players in their lineup as Tamim Iqbal is not available for this Test match Shadman Islam is expected to open while the experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and Mushfiqur Rahim should control the middle-order. While, the spinner Mehidy Hasan
Match details:
Series: Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh Only Test, 2019
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Date: September 05, 2019
Time: 09:30 a.m. IST
Preview:
Bangladesh host Afghanistan for the only Test match of the series in Chattogram after losing a three-match Test series against New Zealand in March. However, Bangladesh have won their last three Tests at home and doesn't seem to change this time around.
While, on the other hand, Afghanistan all set to play their third Test match where they lost their first Test against India while they won its second one against Ireland. Meanwhile, the Afghan side will be led by a new skipper Rashid Khan and has got the biggest strength in the bowling department.
Weather report:
The weather forecast for the match is terrible with a lot of rain predicted every day of the Test.
Pitch report:
The pitch condition of this ground is dry with little grass on it as its supports turn from day one. While batting first will have a huge advantage as we can expect the result on day three or four, weather permitting.
Injuries:
No latest injuries reported by both teams.
Probable Playing XI:
Bangladesh:
The current Bangladesh side looks well-settled and has a lot more experienced players in their lineup as Tamim Iqbal is not available for this Test match Shadman Islam is expected to open while the experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, and Mushfiqur Rahim should control the middle-order. While, the spinner Mehidy Hasan along with him Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, and Abu Jayed will have the responsibility of providing early breakthroughs.
Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mohammad Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Taijul Islam, Mehidy Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Abu Jayed
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan's main concern is their batting department in this match other than Asghar Afghan, Rahmat Shah, and Mohammad Nabi they don't have depth in their batting while, focusing on the bowling attack they are well equipped with the likes of Rashid Kahn and Zahir Khan should lead the spin attack along with Mohammad Nabi while the experienced Shapoor Zadran expected to combine with Yamin Ahmadzai in fast bowling department.
Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ihsanullah Janat, Asghar Afghan, Rahmat Shah, Afsar Zazai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Ali Khil (WK), Rashid Khan (C), Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Shapoor Zadran
Top Picks:
Wicket-keeper: Mushfiqur Rahim (10 credits)
The experienced wicket-keeper batsman, who averages 35.14 in 66 Test matches will be playing his first Test against Afghanistan. Moreover, looking at the Afghan's spin attack Rahim is the must pick in this scenario as he is excellent at spin attack and could take the match single-handedly on a given day.
Batsman: Asghar Afghan (9 credits)
Afghan didn't have a great outing in the practice match where he scored just 16 runs against Bangladesh Cricket Board XI but one bad performance cannot justify his experience as he averages 43.54 in 25 first-class matches. Moreover, one of the best players of spinners where we can expect a big inning from him anytime soon.
All-rounder: Shakib Al Hasan (10.5 credits)
The world's best all-rounder, Al Hasan has scored 742 runs at this venue with an average of 29.68 while he also ended up picking 55 wickets in 15 Test matches. He is the player to watch out as the surface spin-friendly and could be dangerous on any day.
Bowler: Rashid Khan (9.5 credits)
The 20-year-old leg-break is all set to lead his side moreover, he is coming to this match after showing an impressive performance against Bangladesh Cricket Board XI where he claimed three wickets while his partner Zahir Khan claimed a fifer in the same inning. He's expected to trouble Bangladesh's batsmen in the spin-friendly surface.
Captain options: Shakib Al Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, and Rashid Khan.
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