There will be a competition with Afghanistan bangladesh In the third of the three-match ODI series. This article provides details about the playing 11 of Bangladesh vs Afghanistan for the third match of the series.
Bangladesh Playing XI vs Afghanistan- 3rd ODI, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2025:
Openers: Tanzeed Hasan Tamim, Saif Hasan
Bangladesh will be disappointed that they could not win the last match while chasing the target of 191 runs in the second ODI against Afghanistan and will be playing for glory in the final game.
The guests will be hoping for a better performance from the batsmen to increase their chances of victory.
The responsibility of giving a good start to the team will be on the openers, which they have not been able to do in the series so far.
The opening pair of Tanjeed Hasan Tamim and Saif Hasan will have to prolong the start they are getting against the in-form Afghan bowling lineup.
If we talk about the individual performances of both the batsmen, Tanzeed has not been in form in the first two matches, while his teammate Saif Hasan has been out trying to attack the bowlers after being set.
Both Tanjeed and Saif would like to perform well with the bat and set the stage for the middle-order batsmen.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Nazmul Hussain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Mehdi Hasan Miraj (captain), Zaker Ali (wicketkeeper), Nurul Hasan, Rishad Hussain.
The opening partnership will be followed by the middle order which will have a good mix of youth and experience and includes names like Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Tauheed Hridoy, Mehdi Hasan Miraj and Zekar Ali.
Out of all the above mentioned batsmen, captain Mehdi Hasan Miraz will have to lead from the front and score runs while batting at number five.
Miraj will also be accompanied by Tauheed Hridoy, who has been a batsman who has shown some form apart from being the captain.
Bangladesh are expected to go into the third match with an unchanged playing XI, which means they will have depth in their batting lineup.
Bowlers: Tanzeem Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanveer Islam
Unlike the batsmen, the team’s bowlers have performed well as they have been successful in containing the Afghan batsmen in both the matches so far, and they will be looking to repeat the same in the upcoming match.
A lot will depend on how Bangladesh’s new-ball bowlers bowl and the captain will want them to perform well with the ball.
If Bangla Tigers can take at least a few wickets in the first powerplay, they will set a platform and make things easier for other bowlers in the middle overs.
As far as the spinners are concerned, they will try to make full use of the support provided by the pitch as the pitch is dry.
If players like Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Mustafizur Rahman and Mehdi Hasan Miraz can bowl some economical spells and take wickets at regular intervals, Bangla Tigers will give themselves the best chance of winning the third and final game of the series.
