BAN vs AFG ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Match Pitch Report, Weather Forecast ODI Records & Stats: Bangladesh and Afghanistan are set to play their inaugural match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. The match is scheduled to commence at 10:30 AM (IST). As we eagerly await the clash between these two teams, it’s important to consider the pitch report and weather forecast, as well as the ODI records and statistics for both Bangladesh and Afghanistan in this prestigious tournament.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 Match Details
Bangladesh’s performance in ODI cricket has indeed been inconsistent in recent years, and their disappointment in the Asia Cup 2023, where they exited during the group stage, reflects this inconsistency. Shakib Al Hasan, the captain of the team for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, is facing a form slump and will need to step up his performance to improve their standing in the league stage.
On the other hand, Afghanistan showed tremendous promise earlier in the year but encountered a decline in form over the past few months. The team’s key player, Rashid Khan, is currently out of form, which is a concerning factor given his crucial role. Despite this, Afghanistan is still expected to have the upper hand and is considered the favorite to win the match against Bangladesh.
| Tournament | ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 |
| Date | 7 October 2023 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Match | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala |
| Timings (IST) | 10:30 AM |
HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Upcoming World Cup 2023 Matches
| Date | Time (IST) | Matches Between |
| 7 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
| 10 Oct 2023 | 2:00 PM | England vs Bangladesh |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 2:00 PM | South Africa vs Netherlands |
| 22 Oct 2023 | 2:00 PM | India vs New Zealand |
| 28 Oct 2023 | 10:30 AM | Australia vs New Zealand |
BAN vs AFG World Cup 2023, HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report
The HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala typically features black pitches that favor bowlers, particularly fast bowlers. Batsmen may face challenges in scoring runs in the initial overs of an inning. The average score in ODIs at this venue is approximately 230 runs.
Although there have been only a few matches played at this venue in recent years, the pitches in Dharamsala are expected to be conducive to bowlers. Pacers are likely to have a significant impact on the match, while spinners may struggle to contain runs. However, batting should become easier in the latter half of the match.
BAN vs AFG World Cup 2023, HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Weather Forecast
According to the reports, Dharamsala is expected to have sunny weather during the day for the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. However, there is a high chance of patchy rain at night, which could potentially disrupt the game temporarily. Despite this, it is anticipated that we can expect a full game. The temperature in Dharamsala is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius, with the wind blowing at a speed of 12 km/hr.
BAN vs AFG Head To Head Records in ODIs
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Bangladesh Won | 9 |
| Afghanistan Won | 6 |
