Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Group B, 9th Match Prediction: Who Will Win This Match?

AFG to Win (1.38)-

• • Kusal Mendis and Nissanka inform openers.
  • Excellent spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.
  • Sri Lanka has depth in their batting lineup.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Betting Odds

In the ninth clash of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh takes on Afghanistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Led by Litton Das’s elegance and Shakib Al Hasan’s all-round skills, Bangladesh is strengthened by Mustafizur Rahman’s cutters and Taskin Ahmed’s pace.

Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, relies on Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive starts and Ibrahim Zadran’s consistency. With Fazalhaq Farooqi’s swing and Mohammad Nabi’s experience, they are a formidable team. Offshore cricket betting sites are excited for the clash of power and skill.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Preview

BANGLADESH:

• Litton Das was the backbone of the innings, scoring a fluent 59 off 39 balls, striking boundaries with ease and rotating strike smartly. His innings steadied the chase after Bangladesh lost two wickets early, reflecting his maturity and ability to shoulder responsibility under pressure.
• Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain were expensive, conceding 37 and 35 runs respectively in their four-over spells, though Mustafizur Rahman’s cutters (2/27) stood out. Against Afghanistan’s aggressive top order, consistency with the ball will be key.
• Towhid Hridoy managed just 18 runs, while Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain added only 32 combined, raising concerns about stability. Bangladesh will need their middle order to fire if early wickets fall against Rashid Khan’s spin threat.
• Bangladesh secured victory by seven wickets against Hong Kong, but their net run rate of +0.52 trails Afghanistan’s. They must aim for a dominant win to strengthen qualification chances, making powerplay batting and death bowling decisive.

AFGHANISTAN:

• Afghanistan smashed Hong Kong by 94 runs in their opener. They posted 188/6 with Sediqullah Atal unbeaten on 73, and Azmatullah Omarzai tonked a quick 53 off 21 balls. Their bowlers then bowled out Hong Kong for 94.
• After early difficulties, their middle order demonstrated resilience. Atal and Nabi formed a crucial 51-run partnership that steadied the innings before the late fireworks from Omarzai.
• Bowlers like Fazalhaq Farooqi (2/16), Gulbadin Naib (2/8), Noor Ahmad, and Rashid Khan controlled the game; their bowling unit looked sharp in both powerplay and death overs.
• Coach Trott acknowledged that batting was inconsistent, despite the convincing win. Afghanistan were at 95-6 at one stage and benefited from dropped catches. They will need to achieve more consistency, especially in the challenging matches ahead.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Details

Match: BAN vs AFG, 9th Match, Group B, Asia Cup 2025Date and Time: Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 PM, 2025 Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi TV: Sony Liv Mobile: fancode

BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head Record (Overall)

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Recent form

• • BAN – L, W, NR, W, W
  • AFG – W, L, W, W, W

Pitch and Weather Conditions

• The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch offers true bounce and pace early for pacers, slows in the middle, favouring spinners, and becomes easier for batters later. Dew often aids chasing sides, making totals of 160–170 runs competitive in T20 matches.
• Abu Dhabi, expect hot, dry weather with temperatures between 33°C to 38°C, humidity around 48%, and light to moderate southeast winds at 10 to 25 km/h, gusting up to 35 km/h. Clear skies dominate with no significant chance of rain.

Dew Chances- Medium

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Records

Total Matches	93
Wins by Teams Batting First	42
Wins by Teams Batting Second	51
Average Score in First Innings	137
Highest Team Total	225/7 (20 Ovs) By IRE vs AFG
Lowest Team Total	54/10 (14.2 Ovs) By USAW vs THAIW

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Playing XIs

BAN: Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.

AFG: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Betting Tips

• • Toss- BAN
  • Match-AFG

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