After Ireland got the better of West Indies a couple of days ago, there were similar expectations when Afghanistan took on Bangladesh in the clash of the lower-ranked Asian neighbours.
Afghanistan will be making their World Cup debut which begins in 10 days’ time in Australia and New Zealand. Thus too much should not be expected of them.
World T20 2014, 9th Match Live Score card, Qualifying Group A: Afghanistan Vs Nepal at Chittagong, Mar 20, 2014. Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (09:30 GMT)
World T20 2014, 5th Match Live Score card, Qualifying Group A: Afghanistan Vs Hong Kong at Chittagong, Mar 18, 2014. Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (09:30 GMT)
World T20 2014, 1st Match Live Score card, Qualifying Group A: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan at Dhaka, Mar 16, 2014. Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (09:30 GMT)
World T20 2014 Warm-up Matches Live Score card: Afghanistan vs Netherlands at Chittagong, Mar 12, 2014. Match scheduled to begin at 15:30 local time (09:30 GMT)