"BANGLADESH vs AFGANISTAN 24 JUNE 2019"

   
   "BANGLADESH vs AFGANISTAN 24 JUNE 2019"
                           !!MATCH DETAILS!!

The match-up between Khan and Shakib Al Hasan should be fascinating. Bangladesh's number three has 425 runs in the tournament and has been one of the standout players while Rashid, who has not been at his very best, kept India's powerhouse batting line-up to less than four runs and over on Saturday and removed MS Dhoni. It suggested he was getting things back on track. He can also draw inspiration from the performance of navee against Virat Kohli's man. similarly  quite  so far in the world cup, he almost hauled his team across the line with a fine innings. He also bowled smartly. It was no confidence that when Nabi and Rashid put on their best Shows of the tournament, Afganistan came closet to winning. If they and the rest of their teammates can give a similar performance to the one they managed against India, a second ever World Cup victory might be on the cards.

When: Bangladesh vs Afganistan, CWC19, June 24, 2019 10:30Local, 15:00 IST

Where: Hampshire Bowl, Southampton.

What to expect: The Southampton surface have been slower than many thought they might be and the pitch for this game is expected to offer similar challenges for the batsmen given it has been used before. The spinners will be happy thoughts, and when you also consider the big boundaries, a high-scoring game could be unlikely. Unfortunately, some rain is forecast for the afternoon which could be time to get a result.

TEAM NEWS:

BANGLADESH

After living him out against Australia, Bangladesh may consider bringing back Mosaddek Hossain to add another spin bowling option to their line-up. Mohammad Saifuddin, who has 9 wickets in this World Cup, could also come back into contention after Rubel Hossain's rusty first showing in the tournament against Aaron Finch's. He conceded 83 runs from his 9 overs in Nottingham.

Probable XI:

(i) Soumya Sarkar,
(ii) Tamim Iqbal,
(iii) Shakib Al Hasan,
(iv) Mushfiqur Rahim,
(v) Liton Das,
(vi) Mahmadullah,
(vii) Mosaddek Hossain,
(viii) Mehidy Hasan,
(ix) Rubel Hossain/Mohammad Saifuddin,
(x) Mushrafe Mortaza,
(xi) Mustafizur Rahman.

AFGANISTAN

Frankly, who knows what the Afghans might do with their team. They have made some strange changes throughout this tournament. Leaving our Mujeeb Ur Rahman against New Zealand was one, For example. Perhaps they might opt for an Unchanged team in an attempt to repeat their good showing against India.

Probable XI:

(i) Hazratullah Zazai,
(ii) Gulbadin Naib,
(iii)Rahmat Shah,
(iv) Hashmutullah Shahidi,
(v) Asghar Afghan,
(vi) Mohammad Nabi,
(vii) Nijabullah Zadran,
(viii) Rashid Khan,
(ix) Ikram Alikhil,
(x) Aftab Alam,
(xi) Mujeeb Ur Rahman.