The Group B T20 match of Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Bangladesh (BAN) and Afghanistan (AFG) on 16 September 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
This is an important match of this T20 tournament of Asian teams.
The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM local time UAE). AFG is at the top of the points table while BAN is at the third position Both teams will want a win to qualify for the Super Four from the group.
The live telecast of the match will be available on Sony Network in India.
BAN vs AFG 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, BAN has a 4-6 position over AFG. Both the teams will face each other for the first time this season. In the recent clash, AFG has taken a 3-2 lead.
Asia Cup 2025: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Team Status
Bangladesh: BAN has won 1 and lost 1 of the 2 matches, with which they are third in the points table (NRR -0.650). Litton Das (87 runs in 2 matches) has impressed in their batting.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib (3 wickets in 2 matches), Mahedi Hasan (2 wickets) and Taskin Ahmed (2 wickets in 1 match) are the main bowlers in the bowling. BAN has won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Afghanistan: AFG have won 1 match out of 1 and are at the top of the points table (NRR 4.700). Sediqullah Atal (73 runs in 1 match) and Azmatullah Omarzai (53 runs) have contributed to their batting.
Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are the strength in bowling. AFG have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Bangladesh (BAN) Probable Playing XI
- Litton Das (WK)
- Tanzid Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Towhid Hridoy
- Shamim Hossain Patwari
- Jaker Ali Anik
- Mahedi Hasan
- Mohammad Saifuddin
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan (AFG) Probable Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Darwish Rasooli
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Karim Janat
- Rashid Khan (C)
- Noor Ahmed
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
BAN vs AFG Today Match Weather and Pitch Report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch is balanced, with an average score of 145 runs in the first innings and 132 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help. Batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Chasing teams have won 55% of matches.
Temperature in Abu Dhabi on 16 September 2025 30-38°C, Clear Sky, Wind 10-20 km/h, and Negligible chance of rain. Full match is expected.
Asia Cup 2025: BAN vs AFG Today Match Prediction
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Prediction: BAN has the strength of Litton Das (87 runs) and Towhid Hridoy in form in batting, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib (3 wickets) and Taskin Ahmed in bowling. But their recent losses and poor NRR (-0.650) are a challenge.
AFG have impressive batting from Sediqullah Atal (73 runs) and Azmatullah Omarzai, and bowling from Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Their strong form (4 wins in last 5) and better NRR (4.700) give them an edge.
AFG’s head-to-head record (6-4) and spin strength make them favourites. Some analysts have put AFG at a 60% chance of winning.
Based on the statistics, AFG’s chances of winning are 60% and BAN’s are 40%. If AFG bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
BAN need a big innings from Das and an early wicket from Sakib to win. It will be a close contest, but AFG have the upper hand.
