The stage is perfectly set for a thrilling end to the ongoing three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The third and final AFG vs BAN ODI will be taking place on Monday (November 11) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.With the series locked at 1-1, the upcoming game will decide the winner of the series. Afghanistan drew the first blood in the series by winning the first game by 92 runs. With the series on line, Bangladesh thrashed Afghanistan by 68 runs in the second game to draw level.Both the teams will now be looking to win the forthcoming game. So ahead of the crucial third ODI, we are taking a look at the Afghhanistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-head record in ODIs.Also Read: 'Overconfident’ Hardik Pandya embarrasses himself with 'enjoy from other end' jibe to Arshdeep Singh in 2nd T20IAFG vs BAN Head to Head Records- 3rd ODI, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2024Stats Matches AFG Won BAN Won Tie NR Overall 18 7 11 0 0 At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE 2 1 1 0 0 In the last 5 matches 5 1 4 0 0 In ongoing series 2 1 1 0 0 In UAE 4 2 2 0 0 In 2024 2 1 1 0 0AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records: Key StatisticsAccording to Afghanistan vs Bangladesh head-to-head records in ODIs, both teams have faced each other in 18 games so far. Of the 18 games, Bangladesh have won 11 while Afghanistan have won the remaining 7.AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records: Recent 5 EncountersIn the last 5 ODIs between the two sides, Bangladesh have had the upper hand. Bangladesh have won 4 of the last 5 AFG vs BAN ODIs while Afghanistan have emerged victorious in just one.AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records: Best performers:Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim holds the record for scoring most runs in Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODIs. The former Bangladesh captain has scored 460 runs against Afghanistan in the 50-over format.For Afghanistan, their captain Hashmatullah Shahidi holds the record for scoring most runs in this fixture. He has scored 432 runs against Bangladesh so far and will be looking to break Rahim's record.Among bowlers, the record is held by Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan. The veteran allrounder has picked up 30 wickets against Afghanistan in ODIs. For Afghanistan, the record is held by Rashid Khan who has taken 23 wickets so far.ConclusionAfghanistan have given most of the team that they have faced in recent times a run for their money including Bangladesh. Even though Bangladesh have the upper hand in the head-to-head record, Afghanistan do have the firepower to dismantle them on any day. With the series at stake, one can expect a thrilling clash between the two teams.
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