Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20I: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report & Weather Forecast

While Bangladesh won the one-off Test match, the visiting Afghanistan side led by Hashmatullah Shahidi bounced back with a 2-1 ODI series win. Now, the two sides will look to settle the scores in two T20 matches.

In terms of T20Is, hosts Bangladesh led by Shakib Al Hasan are heading into the series after a 2-1 home series win against Ireland, while Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan are also fresh from a 2-1 away series win against Pakistan in UAE. Both sides last played in a T20I back in March.

Although the two sides have clashed nine times so far in T20 Internationals, this will be their first meeting at the picturesque Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, where even the hosts have played just twice and that was back in 2018, when they lost on both occasions.

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Stadium Pitch Report

The pitches at the venue have been slow like most wickets in Bangladesh, but run-scoring has not been that tough. However, the average first innings score in T20I at the venue is 153.

The last time a T20 match was played at the venue, the team batting first scored past 200, but the team chasing struggled for runs. In the most recent international match at the venue, Bangladesh beat Ireland by 10 wickets after bowling out the visitors for 101.

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With the T20 matches being played in the evening, the conditions will be different. And that will play a role in the captain’s choice at the toss. Plus, the ODI series also saw weather play a role. So, that also will be a factor.

One of the last three matches at the venue was washed due to weather. That may be the case again especially during the monsoon season as the country has seen showers since last month. So, will rain play spoilsport in the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 1st T20I?

Sylhet Weather Forecast on July 14

According to AccuWeather, it is expected to be a cloudy day with chance of rain during the playing hours and in the lead up to the match. The maximum temperature will be 32o C reducing to a low of 27o C.

Rain Prediction in Sylhet on July 14: There is 70 percent chance of thunderstorm in the morning and 60 percent chance of rain in the night. As per AccuWeather, there is prediction for rain for most part of the day, including the playing hours. So, the BAN vs AFG 1st T20I may be interrupted due to rain.

BAN vs AFG 1st T20I Match Details

Match Start Time: 5:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode