Bangladeshi cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2024–25
| Bangladeshi cricket team against Afghanistan in the UAE in 2024–25 | |||
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| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | ||
| Dates | 6 – 11 November 2024 | ||
| Captains | Hashmatullah Shahidi | Najmul Hossain Shanto[a] | |
| One Day International series | |||
| Results | Afghanistan won the 3-match series 2–1 | ||
| Most runs | Mohammad Nabi (135) | Najmul Hossain Shanto (123) | |
| Most wickets | Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (8) | Mustafizur Rahman (8) | |
| Player of the series | Mohammad Nabi (Afg) | ||
The Bangladesh cricket team toured the United Arab Emirates in November 2024 to play three One Day International (ODI) matches against Afghanistan cricket team.[1][2][3] In September 2024, Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the fixtures for the tour.[4] The series formed part of both teams' preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is set to take place in February 2025.[5]
Originally, the series was scheduled to played in July 2024 with two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is.[6] Later it was rescheduled to played in Greater Noida between July 25 and August 6 with three ODIs and three T20Is.[7] However, it was postponed due to weather conditions that suggested rain during that point of time in Greater Noida.[8]
Squads
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Bangladesh named uncapped pacer Nahid Rana and wicket-keeper Jaker Ali in the squad. Zakir Hasan and Nasum Ahmed returned to the squad after a year.[11] On 7 November, Mushfiqur Rahim was ruled out of the remaining ODIs due to a finger fracture.[12] On 11 November, captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was ruled out of the third and final ODI match due to a groin injury, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named as captain.[13]
ODI series
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- Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat.
- This was the 300th men's international match to be hosted at this venue.[14]
- Sediqullah Atal (Afg) made his ODI debut.
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (Afg) took his first five-wicket haul in ODIs.[15]
2nd ODI
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- Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat.
- Nahid Rana (Ban) made his ODI debut.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz captained Bangladesh for the first time in ODIs and played in his 100th ODI match.[16]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Mehidy Hasan Miraz captained Bangladesh in the third ODI.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bangladesh firm up ODI series against Afghanistan in November". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Afghanistan to play three ODIs against Bangladesh in November". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Afghanistan to host Bangladesh in 3-match ODI series in the UAE". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "ACB to host Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series in November". Afghanistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Afghanistan Cricket Board announces ODI series against Bangladesh ahead of Champions Trophy 2025". Cricket Addictor. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh's Afghanistan tour rescheduled". Cricbuzz. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "Bangladesh remain unsure about Afghanistan series". Cricbuzz. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "BCB to provide NOCs to contracted players after Afghanistan series postponement". Cricbuzz. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ^ "ACB Name Squad for the Bangladesh ODIs". Afghanistan Cricket Board. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Isam, Mohammad. "Shanto to continue as Bangladesh captain for ODIs against Afghanistan". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ Azam, Atif. "Najmul Hossain to lead Bangladesh against Afghanistan in three-ODIs". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Injured Mushfiqur out of Afghanistan ODIs with finger fracture". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "Injured Najmul Hossain ruled out of West Indies Tests". Cricbuzz. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Sharjah Cricket Stadium Becomes Ground to Host 300th International Match". News18. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Allah Ghazanfar stars as Afghanistan take 1-0 lead vs Bangladesh in ODI series". India Today. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
- ^ "Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI". Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha. Retrieved 11 November 2024.