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Watch: Naveen Ul Haq Faces 'Kohli, Kohli' Chants From Crowd During World Cup Game

Bangladesh registered a comfortable six-wicket win over Afghanistan in their ODI World Cup 2023 opening match on Saturday in Dharamshala. Opting to bowl first, the Shakib Al Hasan-led side bundled out Afghanistan for 156 with the skipper and Mehidy Hasan Miraz scalping three wickets each. Later, Bangladesh chased down the target in 34.4 overs with six wickets in hands. Apart from a brilliant chase, the match also had a hilarious moment when the fans in Dharamshala chanted star India batter Virat Kohli's name to torment Afghanistan pacer Naveen Ul Haq.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup Latest Updates

BAN vs AFG, Cricket World Cup Live: Bangladesh will have their task cut out when they cross swords with Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup on Saturday in Dharamsala. Bangladesh have always been a competitive side in the white ball formats but for a team that has just witnessed a face-off between two of its biggest players - skipper Shakib al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal -- it will need to do more than just being competitive. Afghanistan, on the other hand, have made huge forward strides as a cricketing nation since getting ICC full membership in 2017. Bangladesh lead in head-to-head, having won nine, while Afghanistan have won six meetings. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

India Crush Bangladesh By 9 Wickets To Enter Asian Games Men's Cricket Final

Title favourites India confirmed a medal in men's cricket competition with a crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh to storm into the final of the Asian Games here on Friday. India skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's decision to field first after winning the toss was vindicated by his bowlers, who produced a disciplined effort to restrict Bangladesh to a below-par 96 for nine. In reply, the Indians hardly faced any difficulty and completed the task in 9.2 overs to storm into the final in their maiden appearance in the cricket competition at the continental showpiece.

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, Asian Games 2023 Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

India men's cricket team will be squaring off against Bangladesh in the semi-final match of the Asian Games 2023 men's cricket event on Friday. Team India will be coming to this clash after thrashing Nepal by 23 runs in their quarter-finals match. Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed his maiden T20I hundred and played a crucial role in team's victory. It will be an interesting match as both the teams will be eyeing the finale berth. (Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Bangladesh have always been a competitive side in the white ball formats but face a huge reality check as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday, October 4. Like some of their rivals, Bangladesh too would have liked to face that pleasant problem of plenty but right now they are dealing with plenty of problems from injuries to in-house fights. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been at loggerheads with opening batter Tamim Iqbal, and branded the former skipper as "childish". Considered the backbone of Bangladesh's golden generation, Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Warm-Ups: England, New Zealand Win Rain-Affected Games

England beat Bangladesh by four wickets while New Zealand disposed of the South African challenge by seven runs, both courtesy Duckworth-Lewis method in their respective World Cup warm-up games on Monday. In the match at Guwahati which became a 37-overs-per-side affair, Bangladesh scored 188 for 9 riding on Mehidy Hasan Miraj's 74 off 89 balls. Tanzid Hasan with 45 was the other useful contributor. England used as many as nine bowlers with left-armer Reece Topley taking three wickets. In reply, England's revised target was 197 and they knocked it off in just 24.1 overs. Moeen Ali hit six sixes in his 56 off 39 balls while Jos Buttler hit a quick-fire 15-ball 30.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Swansong For Bangladesh's 'Fab Three'?

Three cricketers, considered the backbone of Bangladesh's golden generation, are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup, after dragging their side up from whipping-boy status over 15 years. When Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad came onto the scene in the mid-2000s, Bangladesh were mostly embarrassing as a national side. But over the years they shed the pushover tag, especially in one-day internationals -- the format used in the World Cup starting in India next week.

Cricket World Cup 2023: 5 Emerging Players To Watch Out For

The Cricket World Cup, which starts in India on October 5, will bring together the cream of the white ball world. The crowds will hurry to watch established stars like Ben Stokes, Virat Kohli and Trent Boult but they will also be on the lookout for the new generation of players to emerge from the tournament. AFP picks out five who will be vying to make a name for themselves.

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Watch: Naveen Ul Haq Faces 'Kohli, Kohli' Chants From Crowd During World Cup Game

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup Latest Updates

India Crush Bangladesh By 9 Wickets To Enter Asian Games Men's Cricket Final

India vs Bangladesh Live Streaming, Asian Games 2023 Semi-final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Cricket World Cup 2023 Warm-Ups: England, New Zealand Win Rain-Affected Games

Cricket World Cup 2023: Swansong For Bangladesh's 'Fab Three'?

Cricket World Cup 2023: 5 Emerging Players To Watch Out For