Jaker Ali’s Bangladesh have, in fact, won three out of the last 5 T20I matches against Afghanistan dating back to 2022. Regular skipper Litton Das has been ruled out of the series due to a side strain which forced him to miss last two Asia Cup matches against India and Pakistan.
The series will see return of Bangladesh all-rounder Soumya Sarkar to the side as well. Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan believes this series is critical for build-up to the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 early next year.
“I think every game is very competitive. It is not like we did not play competitive cricket in Asia Cup. For us, each and every game is competitive. We are not here just to have fun, enjoy, and then go back. We have a target, and the target is how we are going to be a perfect and balanced side for the next World Cup and that’s the mindset from now on,” Rashid Khan said ahead of the first T20I match.
Here are all the details about Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match…
When is Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match going to take place?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will take place from Thursday, October 2.
Where is Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match going to take place?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.
What time will Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match start?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will begin at 830pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 8pm.
Where can I watch Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match on TV in India?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will not be available LIVE on TV in India.
How can I watch livestreaming of Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match in India?
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match will be available for livestreaming on FanCode website and app.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 match Predicted 11
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Ishaq, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan (C), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Malik, Noor Ahmad
Bangladesh: Jaker Ali (C), Nurul Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib