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Bangladesh Battles to Avoid Third Straight ODI Series Loss to Afghanistan
11 Oct
Summary
- Bangladesh faces Afghanistan in a crucial second ODI
- Bangladesh lost the first match, exposing batting frailties
- Rashid Khan's spin bowling has been a major challenge for Bangladesh
On October 11, 2025, Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan in a crucial second ODI match in Abu Dhabi. The Tigers are facing the prospect of a third successive ODI series defeat against the Afghans, after losing the first match by five wickets on October 9th.
The opening loss exposed several weaknesses in Bangladesh's batting lineup, including a sluggish middle-order and an underconfident top order. Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Bangladesh's leading run-scorer against Afghanistan in ODIs, has struggled to maintain a high strike rate, which proved problematic in the first match.
However, the biggest challenge for Bangladesh has been the spin wizardry of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan. The leg-spinner has consistently troubled the Tigers, taking crucial wickets in both the recent T20I and ODI series. His ability to deceive batters with googlies and straighter deliveries has been a major factor in Bangladesh's struggles.
To keep the series alive, Bangladesh will need to find a way to counter Rashid's spin threat and shore up their middle-order batting. The team may consider personnel changes or a reshuffle of the batting order to address these issues. Partnerships and impact performances will be crucial if Bangladesh is to avoid falling prey to Rashid and the Afghans once again.
