Asia Cup 2018 Match 6, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: 6 players to watch out for

Bangladesh and Afghanistan have knocked Sri Lanka out of the Asia Cup 2018 and qualified for the Super Four stage of the tournament. They will be facing each other on 20 September at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Before the clash, the teams have made their strategy to take on the batting and bowling. Let us have a glace at the top six players to watch out for.

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#1 Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)

Currently No.1 ODI all-rounder, Shakib has proved to be an asset for his team. He is a game changer who can shift the momentum of the match completely.

In the inaugural match against Sri Lanka, he was the economical bowler in the match and ended up picking a wicket of Amila Aponso. He ended with the figures of 9.2-0-31-1. He didn't have a good day with the bat in that match.

He has scored 5433 runs and picked up 238 wickets in his ODI career.

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#2 Rashid Khan (Afghanistan)

Currently No. 2 ODI bowler, Rashid Khan has been impressive throughout his career. He is known to pick up vital wickets and defend the target. He also contributes with the bat for his team.

In the 3rd match against Sri Lanka, the batsmen struggled to pick up his spin. He dismissed Kusal Perera and Lasith Malinga. He ended up with the figures of 7.2-0-26-2.

Rashid holds the record for being the fastest player to reach 100 ODI wickets. He achieved the feat in just 44 matches. Till now, he has picked up 110 ODI wickets.

#3 Rahmat Shah (Afghanistan)

Rahmat Shah is known to bring the team back from the tough situation.

In the 3rd match against Sri Lanka, he scored a match-winning 72 runs to put up a total of 249. He was adjudged as the Player of the Match for his efforts.

Shah made his ODI debut against Scotland in March 2013. He has scored 1663 runs in ODIs with the help of three century and 12 half centuries.

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#4 Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)

Mushfiqur Rahim is one of the most distinguished wicketkeepers Bangladesh has ever produced. Over the years, he has turned into a world class player.

In the inaugural match of Asia Cup against Sri Lanka, Rahim scored a match-winning 150-ball 144 to put up a total of 261. He was awarded as the Man of the Match.

Rahim has the record of most dismissals by a Bangladeshi wicketkeeper in ODIs. He has effected 191 dismissals behind the stumps. He has scored 4972 ODI runs with the help of 6 century and 29 half centuries.

#5 Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh)

Mustafizur Rahman is known to destroy batting lineups.

Rahman picked up two crucial wickets of Kusal Mendis and Surangana Lakmal in the inaugural match against Sri Lanka. He ended up with the figures of 6-0-20-2.

He has picked up 58 wickets in ODIs with the help of three 5-wicket hauls.

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#6 Mujeeb ur Rahman (Afghanistan)

Mujeeb Ur Rahman is a talented off-spinner to emerge from Afghanistan.

Mujeeb picked up two crucial wickets of Kusal Mendis and Dasun Shanaka in the 3rd match of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament. He ended up with the figures of 9-1-32-2.

Mujeeb is the first player born in the 21st century to represent the national side of Afghanistan. He has taken 39 ODI wickets in his career.