Bangladesh lost the first ODI against Afghanistan by a big margin of 92 runs. 1-0 behind in the three-match series. The second match therefore turned out to be a series survival match for Bangladesh. Experienced batsman Mushfiqur Rahim was knocked out due to injury again in the match. In this situation, Nazmul Hossain Shanto's team is making changes in the XI to survive in the series.

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In the first match, Bangladesh prepared the XI with three pacers, two spinners and two all-rounders. What is going to be the same today? That's unlikely. It is certain that changes are coming to the XI. Because, Bangladesh has to play a wicketkeeper batsman in place of Mushfiqur who was knocked down with an injury.

Mehdi Hasan Miraj said in the pre-match press conference that Mushfiqur is going to be replaced by Zaker Ali Anik in the squad. There may also be changes in the playing XI. Because, pacer Nahid Rana and spinner Nasum Ahmed were not with the team due to visa complications before the first match. Now that they have joined the team, additional options have been created.

In this place, there is a possibility of Nasum Ahmed's return to the XI. And if that happens, the legspinner Rishad Hossain will be dropped. Also, Zakir Hasan may be given a chance in the XI in place of opener Tanjid Hasan Tamim. However, the pace unit is less likely to change. Because, three pacers Mustafizur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed and Shariful Islam have brought enough success in the first match.

Probable XI: Soumya Sarkar, Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Tawhid Hriday, Mahmudullah, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, Zaker Ali (wicketkeeper), Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shariful Islam.