Highlights of Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh: Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 92 runs.

Cricket fans are in for a treat as Afghanistan and Bangladesh play a highly anticipated three-match ODI series in Sharjah, Afghanistan’s adopted home ground, marking the official start of the route to next year’s Champions Trophy. In this series, both teams contribute distinct narratives and challenges: Amidst a difficult time after Test defeats to South Africa and subsequent leadership changes, Bangladesh is playing their first One-Day International (ODI) since March. Important players Nasum Ahmed and Nahid Rana are out for the opening game due to visa concerns, while their captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has resigned from captaining the Test and T20 teams.

Afghanistan, on the other side, is feeling quite good after defeating South Africa in an ODI series here. They come into Sharjah as the favorites under Hashmatullah Shahidi’s leadership, although they are aware that Bangladesh had won their last three meetings. Can Bangladesh overcome recent losses and win the series, or will Afghanistan maintain their momentum?

As we prepare for an epic ODI series between these two Asian rivals, keep up with the teams, the toss, and all the exciting action on TimesofIndia.com!