Afghanistan v Bangladesh T20 World Cup tips | June 24, 2024

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Afghanistan will be looking to secure their place in the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup semi-finals when they face Bangladesh on Monday night in St Vincent.

They come in as favourites at -166.67 with Bovada, while Bangladesh are paying +150.

The Blue Tigers kept their T20 World Cup hopes alive on Saturday night, securing a 21-run upset win over Australia. Led by an excellent opening partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51), Afghanistan posted a score of 6/148. With the ball, it was Naveen-ul-Haq (3/20) and Gulbadin Naib (4/20) who did the damage as they bowled out the Aussies for just 127.

Now in a fight with Australia for second place in Group 1, Afghanistan need to win this clash to give themselves a chance of advancing. With a poor net run rate, it will be hard for them to make it if Australia defeat India earlier in the day, but at least they will know exactly what is required to make the semi-finals.

Bangladesh suffered a heavy defeat on Saturday as they fell to India by 50 runs in Antigua. Chasing 196 to win, they were never in the contest, as India’s economical bowling and consistent wickets left them well short.

Officially out of this tournament, Bangladesh are now just playing for pride and to spoil Afghanistan’s hopes.

Afghanistan v Bangladesh betting strategy

With a semi-final place on the line, it is hard to see Afghanistan falling to this Bangladesh side. With a strong bowling lineup, back the Blue Tigers to win at -166.67 with Bovada.

With excellent figures of 1/23 and 3/26 in his two Super Eight matches, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan looks the most dangerous bowling option in this clash. His accuracy and variation often force false shots out of opposition batsmen, resulting in 10 wickets in this tournament. At +110 to take two or more wickets, back Khan to continue his excellent form.

Although it has been a disappointing finish to the tournament for Bangladesh, they have discovered a gem in fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib. At just 21, he has taken 11 wickets in this T20 World Cup, including the likes of Quinton de Kock, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. As the best of the Bangladeshi bowling lineup, back him to take two or more wickets at +200 with top online betting sites.

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