Most of the countries in South Asia have been loving cricket as their source of entertainment. Including Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Both Afghanistan and Bangladesh teams were two major powers of cricket. But from the past 10 years both teams showed great growth in them as a team. Although they were not yet in the top 50, in the future they can be. In past years Afghanistan was able to make its own space and respect as a team in front of the world. Even though Bangladesh has more history in cricket then Afghanistan. In this blog lets know Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline. So, if you enjoy reading about cricket please go through this blog till the end.
Both teams wanted to be treated like big cricket teams like Australia, England etc. So they give their best in every match they play. Afghanistan team members are even named “Blue Tigers’ ‘ by their fans. Which shows the love of their fans towards them.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline
Both the teams give their best when it comes to cricket. Their teams have some great players who play for their individual teams with heart and soul. Bangladesh has been in cricket Since 1999. In 2007 Bangladesh even beat Indian in the Cricket world cup which ultimately showed the world how big their team was. Whereas Afghanistan’s team started playing in 2001 on a decent level. But on the world level they seem to be a little behind compared to any other world team.
But when it comes both the teams against each other . Afghanistan did get a chance to win against Bangladesh in the 2014 Asia Cup. But in 2015 Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 105 runs in ICC world Cup. Which shows their hard work and winning spirits. Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline is all about the competition and rivalry between them against each other. It is very much interesting to watch their match.
Recent Match they played Against Each other.
The below given tells you the recent Afghanistan and Bangladesh matches timeline against each other.
Match | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan national cricket Team |
Date | 25 June 2024 |
Time | 6: 00 a.m |
Series | ICC Men’s T20 world cup 2024 |
Location | Arnos Vale, Kingstown, America |
List of Batsman in Afghanistan and Bangladesh iT20 world cup 2024
Here is the list present there of the players who were the batsmen in the recent T20 match held in June 2024.
Afghanistan players | Players Speciality |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Batsman |
Nangyal Kharoti | Batsman |
Najibullah Zadran | Batsman |
Bangladesh Players | Players Speciality |
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain) | Batsman |
Towhid Hridoy | Batsman |
Tanzid Hassan | Batsman |
List of Bowlers in Afghanistan and Bangladesh iT20 world cup 2024
Here is the list present there of the players who were the bowlers in the recent T20 match held in June 2024.
Afghanistan players | Players Speciality |
Rashid Khan(captain) | Bowler |
Fazal Haq Farooqi | Bowler |
Naveen-ul-Haq | Bowler |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Bowler |
Noor Ahmed | Bowler |
Fareed Ahmed Malik | Bowler |
Bangladesh Players | Players Speciality |
Taskin Ahmed | Bowler |
Tanvir Islam | Bowler |
Rishad Hossain | Bowler |
Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
Shorif Islam | Bowler |
Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
List of All Rounders of Afghanistan and bangladesh in iT20 world cup 2024
Afghanistan players | Players Speciality |
Gulbadin Naib | All-rounder |
Mohammad Nabi | All-rounder |
Ibrahim Zadran | All-rounder |
Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder |
Noor Ahmed | All-rounder |
Bangladesh Players | Players Speciality |
Saumya Sarkar | All-rounder |
Shakib Al Hasan | All-rounder |
Mahmudullah | All-rounder |
Mahedi hasan | All-rounder |
History of Both The Teams till Now.
The history of both the teams started in 2015. When they did grow up their rivalry against each other. Bangladesh has a great history and culture towards cricket but it was also a surprise how a nation like Afghanistan produced such great players.
Since 2001 when Afghanistan started playing , they both played many matches against each other in tournaments like Asia cup, World Cup in 50 and 20 overs. Afghanistan’s national team is still new in comparison to Bangladesh’s national team and still able to beat their team in matches. Their rivalry started from there only. Because Bangladesh has still not seen much growth as compared to small teams like Afghanistan.
Current players in both Country’s Men’s team in iT20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Karim Jana, Nangyal Kharoti, Fareed Ahmed Malik. These were the players who played in T20 world Cup in 2023
Bangladesh
Bangladesh team has Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Taskin Ahmed(vice-capt), Litton Das ,Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan,Shakib Al Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Mahedi hasan,Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shorif Islam and Tanzim Hasan Sakib in their team.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have past popular Rivalry.
If we talk about the number of matches Both Afghanistan and Bangladesh’s team played together is 30. They played 2 matches, 16 ODI matches,and 12 T20 matches.These are some intense matches they play against each other as cricket teams.
Test match report of Afghanistan and Bangladesh in 2019
Mentioned below is the recent Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline in test matches
Timeline | Margin | Season | Winner |
1-0 | 2019 | Afghanistan | |
1-0 | 2019 | Bangladesh |
ODi report of Afghanistan and Bangladesh in 2016/17
Mentioned below is the recent Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Timeline in ODi.
Timeline | Margin | Season | Winner |
Fri, 23 Sep ’16 | 66 runs | 2016 | Afghanistan |
Sun, 25 Sep ’16 | 7runs | 2016 | Bangladesh |
Wed, 28 Sep ’16 | 2 wickets | 2016 | Afghanistan |
Sat, 01 Oct ’16 | 141 runs | 2016 | Bangladesh |
Future Matches Predictions for Both teams.
In comparison to Bangladesh, Afghanistan have better chances to win matches in the coming future after seeing their growth as a team . Because they did not see much growth after 2010. But as of now both teams are huge now as they get chances to meet in competitions like ODIs, T20 and Test. And in international competitions like Asia cup,World Cup, and T20 world Cups.