BAN vs AFG Match Preview:
The match number nine of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh (BAN) and Afghanistan (AFG). The match will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 16. Bangladesh have played two matches so far winning one and losing one. Now, they will be looking to get a big win in their final group stage match and confirm their place in the super fours.
On the other hand, Afghanistan are coming after a dominant 94-run win over Hong Kong in their opening match. They will now look to register back-to-back wins in the tournament and make it to the super fours. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the ninth match of Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.
BAN vs AFG Match Details
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Match |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 9th match |
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Venue |
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
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Date & Time |
Monday, September 16, 8:00 PM (IST) |
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Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
Sony Liv (app and website) and Sony Sports Network |
BAN vs AFG Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 93 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 42 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 51 occasions.
BAN vs AFG Weather Report 
BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats and Records
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have faced each other 12 times in the T20I format so far. In these 12 matches, Afghanistan are in a lead with seven wins while Bangladesh defeated them on five occasions.
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Total Matches played |
12 |
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Bangladesh won |
5 |
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Afghanistan won |
7 |
BAN vs AFG Probable Playing XIs
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
BAN vs AFG Asia Cup 2025 Squads
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Saif Hassan, Nasum Ahmed , Mohammad Saifuddin, Nurul Hasan, Taskin Ahmed
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Ishaq, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Darwish Rasooli
BAN vs AFG Predicted Top Batter
Sediqullah Atal: Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal had a great start to the Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a match-winning 73*(52) runs in the first match against Hong Kong. He has been in great touch in the T20I format in recent times and will be looking to get another match-winning knock against Bangladesh.
BAN vs. AFG Predicted Top Bowler
Mustafizur Rahman: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman can turn out to be a key player in the upcoming match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi. The left-arm pacer has been a crucial player for Bangladesh over the years and will be looking to deliver a match-winning spell versus the Afghan side.
Today’s Cricket Match Prediction
Toss Prediction: Bangladesh to win the toss
Scenario 1: Bangladesh opt to bowl
1st innings prediction: Afghanistan to post 175-185 runs
Match prediction: Afghanistan to win
Scenario 2: Bangladesh opt to bat
1st innings prediction: Bangladesh to post 150-160 runs
Match prediction: Afghanistan to win
