Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Predictions - Atal to be the difference against Bangladesh

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Sediqullah Atal has scored 64 & 73* runs in his last five innings.
Saif Hassan hit five sixes in his 51-ball 69 against India in the Asia Cup.
Can Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to break their run of three wins in four T20Is?

Sediqullah Atal sweeps against Hong Kong. (credit: Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Predictions

Afghanistan had a poor Asia Cup compared to Bangladesh, but they have an exciting squad that can stretch most opposition on their day. They will be keen to atone from their poor Asia Cup performance and I see them outplaying Bangladesh on all areas of the park.

Afghanistan’s Sediqullah Atal hit three sixes in his 45-ball 64 against Pakistan.
Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 40 & 35 in his last 5 innings.
Bangladesh’s Saif Hassan has scored 30, 61 & 69 in his last 4 innings.
Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy has scored 26 & 58 in his last 4 innings.

Head-to-Head

Afghanistan have won two and lost three of their last five matches against Bangladesh.

Afghanistan Form

Afghanistan made it two defeats on the trot when they lost their last Asia Cup group match to Sri Lanka by six wickets.

Afghanistan recovered from 79/6 to post 169/8 off their 20 overs thanks to late runs from Mohammad Nabi (60 off 22) and skipper Rashid Khan (24).

Sri Lanka cruised to the win off 18.4 overs for the loss of six wickets. Mohammad Nabi (1/20, econ 6.66) was the best of the Afghanistan bowlers.

Afghanistan Team News

Afghanistan have brought in batter Wafiullah Tarakhil and fast bowler Mohammad Saleem Safi for this series.

Bangladesh Form

After winning their opening match of the Asia Cup Super Fours, Bangladesh lost their next two games to be eliminated from the competition, first losing to India and then Pakistan.

Bangladesh bowled superbly to limit Pakistan to 135/8 off their 20 overs. Taskin Ahmed (3/28) was the pick of the Bangladesh bowlers.

Bangladesh collapsed to 73/6 in the 14th over in the face of brilliant Pakistan bowling. Shamim Hossain scored 30 off 25 in an effort to keep his side on track, but with no-else passing 18 Bangladesh couldn’t scratch their way to the win, ending on 124/9.

Bangladesh Team News

Bangladesh need a big improvement in their batting to back up the good work being done by their bowlers. Litton is out with a side strain and will be replaced by Soumya Sarkar.

Verdict

Afghanistan v Bangladesh

I am backing Afghanistan to win. I am also backing Sediqullah Atal to top score for Afghanistan.

Saif Hassan is a good bet to top score for Bangladesh.

Afghanistan Win

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