Mon Nov 11 12:26:28 UTC 2024: ## Afghanistan and Bangladesh to Clash in Sharjah for Decisive ODI

**Sharjah, UAE:** The third and final One Day International (ODI) of the Afghanistan and Bangladesh series is set to take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 11, 2024, at 03:30 PM IST. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams will be aiming for victory to claim the series.

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, known for its balanced pitch, has favored teams chasing in recent matches. Teams batting first have only won 35% of the matches played here in the last 20 matches, making chasing the target a preferred option.

While the pitch offers equal opportunity to both pacers and spinners, bowlers have been the key performers in the 18 matches between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This suggests a potentially thrilling contest between the two teams.

**Key Players to Watch:**

* **Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG):** The wicket-keeper batsman has been in impressive form, scoring 105 runs in his last match.
* **Abdul Malik (AFG):** A high-risk, high-reward player capable of scoring big runs.
* **Rishad Hossain (BAN):** The leg-break googly bowler has been consistently taking wickets, averaging 79 fantasy points in his last 4 matches.
* **AM Ghazanfar (AFG):** A key bowler for Afghanistan, having taken 8 wickets against Bangladesh in recent matches.

**Fantasy Tips:**

* **Rahmanullah Gurbaz:** A punt player with a good average of 56 fantasy points in his last 10 games.
* **Abdul Malik:** High-risk, high-returns pick with a good batting average.
* **Rishad Hossain:** A reliable pick with an average of 79 fantasy points in his last 4 games.
* **AM Ghazanfar:** A good-to-have pick with a consistent performance against Bangladesh.
* **Mehidy Hasan (BAN):** A safe pick with strong batting and bowling potential.

With both teams eager to win the series and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium offering an exciting battleground, the third ODI promises to be a thrilling encounter.

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