An ODI series between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place. The second ODI between AFG and SL will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
In the series, Bangladesh’s captain is Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Afghanistan leader is Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Afghanistan led the series 1-0 after winning the first ODI by 92 runs. The full head-to-head records for both teams are shown below.
Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh Head-to-Head Records: Second ODI in the United Arab Emirates 2024
| Stats | Matches | AFG Won | BAN Won | Tie | NR |
| Overall | 16 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the last 5 matches | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| In ongoing series | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In UAE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Key Statistics for AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have played each other in 17 ODI matches, based on their head-to-head records. Bangladesh won ten of these matches, while Afghanistan won seven.
AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Record: Five Recent Meetings
Bangladesh has won two of the past five meetings between the two teams, while Afghanistan has won three. Three of these five games were played in Bangladesh, one in Pakistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates. The continuing series also featured one game.
Head-to-Head Records: Significant events and noteworthy performances between AFG and BAN
In previous Afghanistan vs Bangladesh matches, a few players from both teams put on incredible displays. Mushfiqur Rahim is the top scorer for Bangladesh, having scored 459 runs against Afghanistan.
With 413 runs, Shakib Al Hasan is the next hitter on the list. With 136 runs, Litton Das is the record holder, followed by Tamim Iqbal with 118. Thirty wickets have been taken by Shakib Al Hasan. In his 5/29 performance against Afghanistan, Shakib Al Hasan holds the record for the finest bowling display.
Speaking of Afghanistan, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has scored 415 runs in 14 ODI matches against Bangladesh. Rahmanullah Gurbaz comes in at number three with 346 runs. In addition, Gurbaz is the record holder for the highest knock of 145 versus Bangladesh.
Mohammad Nabi (18) and Rashid Khan (21) are the bowlers who have taken the most wickets for Afghanistan. In the most recent encounter, Allah Ghazanfar (6/26) had the best bowling display.
Head-to-Head Records: Trends & Patterns between AFG and BAN
The UAE will host the 2024 AFG vs BAN ODI series. Afghanistan is currently playing better than Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates, winning two games and losing just one. Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host their second match. They had previously participated in the same series.
Conclusion
Afghanistan improved their record in the United Arab Emirates by winning the opening game. They also triumphed by significant margins in the inaugural game played in Sharjah.
Afghanistan leads in every category, with the exception of total records. Both in the UAE and in recent contests, they have won more games. They have won the current series as well.
