Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between AFG vs BAN ODI match?

After winning two back-to-back ODI matches in the series, Afghanistan will be eying a dominant win and their first ODI whitewash when they take the field against Bangladesh in the third and final match of the series. The match is scheduled to be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on October 14.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan extended their lead to 2-0 in the series after beating Bangladesh by 81 runs in the second match. They bowled out Bangladesh for just 109 runs in the second innings while defending a target of just 191 runs. Ibrahim Zadran and Rashid Khan were the standout performers from the match. Zadran missed out on his century by 5 runs and scored 95 runs, while Rashid Khan delivered an outstanding bowling spell where he grabbed another five-wicket haul in his ODI career. With the ODI series already in their hands, Afghanistan will look to whitewash Bangladesh for the first time in the ODIs in the final match.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh have been clueless in this series, especially with their batting. They lost the ODI series with a humiliating 81-run defeat in the second ODI match. Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz couldn't get his team to the victory line despite giving his best for the team. However, the responsibility comes down to the team, where they have failed to perform with their batting lineup. As they have already lost the series, they will play for pride and try to avoid their first ODI whitewash against Afghanistan.

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Match Details

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Pitch Report

The venue at the Zayed Cricket Stadium is generally a balanced surface, offering good assistance to both pace bowlers and batters. The bounce of the pitch tends to be on the lower side. As a result, the batters have to remain focused and work hard to pick up the good length deliveries. Moreover, it is a high-scoring ground that has an average score of 299-310 in the first innings. 

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain dry and humid throughout the entire match, with no chances of rain interruption in the match. The temperature will be around 40°C with a humidity of approximately 52%, making it feel slightly warmer. 

AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Probable XI

• Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Bilal Sami, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar

• Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Shamim Hossain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Nahid Rana, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Players To Watch Out For in the AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Match

• Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG: Omarzai's recent ODI form has been outstanding, especially in this series against Bangladesh. He might not have scored in the second match, but he showed his magic with the ball, taking his second three-wicket haul in the series. Overall, he has 1073 runs and 43 wickets in 41 ODIs.

• Mehidy Hasan Miraz | BAN: Bangladesh's prominent all-rounder in this format and backbone of the current batting lineup. He took three wickets in the second match, showing his capabilities in his bowling skills. In 110 matches of ODIs, he has scored 1718 runs and has taken 117 wickets as well. He was the highest run scorer in the first match, with 60 runs coming from his bat in a tough situation.

AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last five ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl twice while batting thrice.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won a record 36 out of the total 55 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 19 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

AFG vs BAN ODI Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Afghanistan (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-45
• AFG Total: 220-240
• Match Winner: Afghanistan

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 38-43
• BAN Total: 190-230
• Match Winner: Afghanistan

Who will win today's AFG vs BAN ODI match?

Afghanistan have already clinched the ODI series with a dominant victory in the second match, and they are favourites to win the final match as well. Where Afghanistan have been stronger with their batting and bowling, Bangladesh have been clueless in batting. This will bring a golden opportunity for Hashmatullah Shahid and men to whitewash Bangladesh for the first time in ODI cricket; they will give their best in doing so.