Bangladesh and Afghanistan will lock horns in their opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 7. The match will be played at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, India, starting at 10:30 AM IST (9:00 AM UTC).
Bangladesh –
Bangladesh are one of the dark horses of the Cricket World Cup 2023. They have a strong batting line-up led by Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, and a bowling attack that is capable of taking wickets in any conditions.
Bangladesh’s recent form has been good. They won a three-match ODI series against South Africa in August 2023, and they also played well in their warm-up matches for the World Cup.
Afghanistan –
Afghanistan are making their fifth appearance at the Cricket World Cup. They have a good team on paper, with experienced players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. However, they will need to be consistent if they want to make a deep impact in the tournament.
Afghanistan’s recent form has been mixed. They lost a three-match ODI series against Pakistan in September 2023, but they also played well in their warm-up matches for the World Cup.
Match Schedule & Live Streaming –
The Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan match will be played on Saturday, October 7, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, India. The match will start at 10:30 AM IST (9:00 AM UTC). The Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan match will be live-streamed on various platforms, including Star Sports, Sky Sports, and Fox Sports.
Prediction –
Bangladesh is the favourite to win the match against Afghanistan. They have a stronger team on paper, and they have been in good form in recent months. However, Afghanistan are a dangerous team, and they will need to be underestimated. Overall, Bangladesh are the favourites to win the match, but Afghanistan have the potential to upset the odds.
