Afghanistan gave India a scare in their last game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 where they almost pulled off a huge upset. Despite being knocked out of the tournament, the war-torn country played to their potential for the first time in England which would have cheered their fans. They face Bangladesh in Southampton next, a game they will fancy themselves to win. The Tigers have 5 points in 6 games and must win their remaining games to give themselves an outside chance to qualify for the semis. In terms of head to head, in 7 encounters – Bangladesh have won 4 and Afghanistan 3. A look back at their last five encounters. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Cricket Score 31st ODI Match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – 23rd September 2018 – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Bangladesh Won by 3 Runs
A cliff-hanger of a contest which Afghanistan would have been really disappointed as they came three runs short of the target of 250. Earlier, Imrul Kayes and Mahmudullah stitched a wonderful partnership to get Bangladesh to 249/7. In the second innings, the wicket of Hashmatullah Shahidi turned the contest in Bangladesh’ favour. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report of Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – 20th September 2018 – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Afghanistan Won by 136 Runs
Afghanistan powered by a fifty from Hashmatullah Shahidi reached 255/7 in their quota of fifty overs. In reply, Bangladesh were bowled out for a paltry 119 with the Afghan spinners bowling with great guile and variations picking up six of the ten wickets to fall.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – 1st October 2016 – Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka – Bangladesh Won by 141 Runs
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal hit a run a ball 118 and was supported well by Shabbir Rahman who came up with a 65 to help their side put 279 on board. Afghanistan’s reply was chaotic as they kept losing wickets on regular intervals, finally to be bowled out for 138. Mosharraf Hossain was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts with three wickets.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – 28th September 2016 – Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka – Afghanistan Won by 2 Wickets
Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi picked up 5 wickets between them to restrict Bangladesh to 208 on a flat wicket in Dhaka. Mosaddeck Hossain contributed with 45 for the home side while the rest were never in the game. Despite fluffing their lines on several occasions in their innings, Afghanistan reached home with 2 wickets to spare.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – 25th September 2016 – Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka – Bangladesh Won by 7 Runs
Bangladesh set Afghanistan a target of 266 with Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan scoring freely against the visitors. Opener Tamim came up with 80 while all-rounder Shakib chipped in with a 40 ball 48. Afghanistan were in the game when Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah were on the pitch. Post their dismissal, they lost by 7 runs.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 31 Video Preview
An important game for Bangladesh which they need to win to keep their dreams alive while Afghanistan would not want to end the campaign without a victory which makes this game quite interesting.
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