On the other hand, Afghanistan will be eager to capitalize on their talented squad. With the return of star players Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who missed the previous Test, their bowling attack gains strength. Ibrahim Zadran’s outstanding performance in the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka showcases his potential. Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi has been a threat to Bangladesh batsmen, and Afghanistan will rely on his abilities.

Match Details:

• Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI, Afghanistan tour of Bangladesh
• Date and Time: July 5, 2023, Wednesday, 01.30 pm IST
• Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram

Pitch Report: The pitch in Chattogram traditionally favors spinners, and a competitive score would be around 260 runs. Given the conditions, the team winning the toss is likely to choose fielding first.

Weather Forecast: There is a 34 percent chance of rain throughout the match, which may cause delays. The temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius.

Probable XIs:

Bangladesh: Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, and Mustafizur Rahman.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Sayed Shirzad/Zia-ur-Rehman.

Match Predictions: Bangladesh, known for their dominance in home conditions, enter the match as favorites. However, Afghanistan is not to be underestimated, and they possess the ability to challenge their opponents.

Bangladesh is expected to emerge victorious in this contest.