Afghanistan have won the toss and have elected to bat first

The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Afghanistan begins today (November 6). Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first.

Bangladesh will open with Soumya Sarkar and Tanzid Hasan Tamim, while the middle order will rely on experienced players like Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Towhid Hridoy. In the spin department, vice-captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead alongside Rishad Hossain, and the pace attack will feature Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Shoriful Islam.

For Afghanistan, Sediqullah Atal makes his debut in the Afghan jersey, adding a new dimension to their lineup.

Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Allah Ghazanfar, Nangeyalia Kharote, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam