Saif debuts as Bangladesh opt to bat in 1st ODI | Sports

DHAKA, Oct 8, 2025 (BSS) - Saif Hassan made an ODI debut following aconsistent performance in T20 cricket as Bangladesh captain Mehidy HasanMiraz opted to bat first in the three-match ODI series opening game againstAfghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi today.The two sides switched formats after Bangladesh completed a 3-0 clean sweepin the T20I series. Miraz said they are keen to keep the momentum going in the ODI series too. "Wicket looks good and 280 might be a good score here. We played really wellin the T20I series and we just want to keep the momentum going," Miraz toldthe broadcasters after winning the toss.Bangladesh are playing the first ODI series since their 2-1 defeat to SriLanka in July...