Ban vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025 match prediction: Who will win today’s game between Bangladesh and Afghanistan?

ACC Men T20 Asia Cup 2025 As hot as Bangladesh And Afghanistan Prepare to face the 9th Group B match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on 16 September. Both teams have played a game so far – Afghanistan started their campaign with a major win, while Bangladesh stumbled against Sri Lanka. With important points on the line, this competition can define the fate of group B.

Look to build when Afghanistan starts winning

Afghanistan recorded high on confidence after a major performance in their initial game Hong KongWhere he won 94 runs. His batting clicked together with the top-order firepower setting the tone, while the bowlers ensured a comfortable finish. However, they will face absence Naveen-ul-HaqWhich has been excluded from the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

Bangladesh redemption demand

On the other hand, the Bangladesh campaign will bounce back after a disappointing start. They reduced Sri Lanka In his opener, failed to execute with both bat and ball. Under the leadership of the choice of his batting unit, Litton Das And Tohid HirdoyThere will be a need to set fire collectively to remove a confident Afghan side. The bowling department, powerplay and death overs given by Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed will be under pressure to include Afghanistan’s aggressive batsmen.

Ban vs AFG, Asia Cup 2025: Match details

• date and time: September 16, 8:00 pm IST / 02:30 PM GMT / 06:30 pm Local
• venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Ban vs Afg, head-to-head record in T20i:

Match played: 12 | Ban: 5 | AFG won: 7 | No result: 0

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report:

The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi usually offers a single competition between the bat and the ball. Initially, the track provides good bounce and speed, allowing batsmen to play their stroke with confidence. As the innings progresses, however, the wicket dries up and slows down, which brings the spinner and change-off-pace bowlers into the game during the mid-stage. Large boundaries of land, together with a slightly dull outfield, cleans a difficult task of ropes. In the night’s fixtures, dew factor often comes into the game, which gives an advantage for second batting in the form of skids on the ball. Traditionally, chasing has given better results here, the captain has been inspired to like to bowl first after winning the toss.

Also read: Paper Naveen-ul-Haq of Afghanistan dropped the Asia Cup from 2025; Replacement declared

Squad:

Bangladesh: पार्वेज़ हुसैन इमोन, तंजिद हसन तमीम, लिटन दास (डब्ल्यू/सी), टोहिद हिरिदॉय, जकर अली, शमीम हुसैन, महेदी हसन, ऋषद हुसैन, तंजिम हसन साकिब, टास्किन अहमद, मुस्तफिजुर रहात, सैफ हसन, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद, मोहम्मद

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sedikullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasoli, Azammatullah Umarjai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, M Gazanfar, Fazlak Farak Sharafuddin Ashraf, Gulbadin Naib, Abdullah Ahdajai

Restriction vs. Afg, prediction of today’s match:

Case 1:

• Bangladesh wins the first toss and bowl
• Afghanistan Powerplay Score: 40-45
• Afghanistan overall score: 150-160

Case 2:

• Afghanistan wins the first toss and bowl
• Bangladesh Powerplay Score: 45-55
• Bangladesh overall score: 160-170

Match results: Team bowling first to win the competition

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