ICC World Cup 2019: Bangladesh Predicted XI against Afghanistan - two changes expected

After 48-run defeat to Australia, Bangladesh will lock horns with Afghanistan in World Cup 2019.

Bangladesh had a tough outing against Australia as they failed to chase down the massive 382-run target. Despite a ton from Mushfiqur Rahim and a fifty from Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh fell short by 48 runs.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (R) talks with Bangladesh's Mohammad Saifuddin. (AFP)

Going into the fixture against Afghanistan on Monday, Bangladesh would look to make a batting change and a bowling change as well, to give themselves the best chance.

Rubel Hossain, who was hammered for 83 runs in 9 overs, is likely to be replaced by spinner Mohammad Saifuddin. The spinner was excellent against Sri Lanka and picked up two wickets. He can also give Bangladesh a batting option lower down the order.

Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza is also likely to sit out Shabbir Rahman who was dismissed for a duck against the Aussies. Mohammad Mithun could likely see a return to the playing XI.

Here is Bangladesh Predicted XI against Afghanistan: 

Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Mithun, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mustafizur Rahman