Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan: How to watch, live stream info, schedule, match time

Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in Match 3 of the Asia Cup 2022 in Sharjah on August 30, Tuesday. Afghanistan breezed past Sri Lanka in the opening game, winning the match by eight wickets. It was a clinical all-round performance by Mohammad Nabi’s side and secured two points with a healthy net run rate of 5.176.

Bangladesh, on the other hand, come into the tournament on the back of a 2-1 series defeat to Zimbabwe. Bangladesh have won only two out of their eight T20Is this year, and the last time they met Afghanistan, it was Nabi’s side that won the game by eight wickets. The Bangla Tigers, as it seems, have a stiff task ahead, facing an Afghanistan team that is high on confidence.

How To Watch

Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Date & Time: August 30 @ 7:30 PM (IST)

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

TV: Star Sports Network

Online Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (Try for free)

Watch in United States: Willow TV

Afghanistan brutalized Sri Lanka in the opening encounter to win the match by 8 wickets with nearly 10 overs remaining. Their team has the capability to challenge any team in the T20 format and will look to win this match and seal their spot in the Super-4s comfortably. Bangladesh on the other hand are struggling for consistency in the T20I format and will be looking for a win in this match to boost their confidence going ahead in the Asia Cup.

Teams Preview:

Bangladesh Preview:

Bangladesh will be led by their star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in this Asia Cup. Sabbir Rahman and Mohammed Naim will open the batting with the experienced players Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Mahedi Hasan expected to support their skipper in the middle order.

Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed will share the pace bowling responsibilities for the team. Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi hasan, and Nurul Hasan will combine together for their spin department. Mohammed Saifuddin or Mehidy Hasan might slot in depending on the conditions on the offer.

Afghanistan Preview:

Afghanistan openers Hazaratullah Zazai (37 runs) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40 runs) took on the opposition attack scoring 83 runs in the small chase. They have a strong core of batting line-up with Najibullah Zadran, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mohammed Nabi, and Rashid Khan in their middle order.

Pace duo of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-Ul-Haq ran through the opposition top order to claim 3 wickets inside the first 2 overs. Spinners Mujeeb ur Rehman, Mohammed Nabi, and Rashid Khan took control of the middle overs with combined figures of 12-0-50-4 in the match. They have a strong bowling attack with good pace and spin bowling combination.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Probable Playing XIs

Bangladesh Team: Shakib Al Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Mohammed Naim, Mahmudullah, Afif Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Mohammed Saiffuddin

Afghanistan Team: Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi