Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I match?

Bangladesh will lock horns with Afghanistan in the 3rd and final T20I of the series. The match is scheduled to be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Sunuday 05th Octorber 2025 at 08:00 PM IST.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan will seek a comeback in the third T20I after going down in the initial two games even though they put up a fight. Batting has been inconsistent for them, with middle-order pressure being created by early wickets. The likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi have given glimpses of their form, but the side requires greater stability at the top. Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad have been impressive with the ball, causing Bangladesh's batters trouble, but fielding errors and missed opportunities have cost them. Afghanistan will be looking for a comprehensive effort to prevent a series whitewash.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh have been clinical up until now, ahead in the series 2-0 with sure-shot victories. Their bowlers have implemented plans astutely, employing variations and spin to take charge of the game. The top order must then translate starts into larger scores, but the middle and lower order, particularly Nurul Hasan, have risen to the occasion under pressure. With Rishad Hossain and Mustafizur Rahman in good nick, Bangladesh will hope to extend their winning momentum and conclude a clean sweep in the third T20I.

AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Match Details

AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Pitch Report

The surface at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium offers a complete batting track for the batters. It’s flat with good bounce and carry, favouring aggressive stroke makers. Moreover, the shorter boundary dimensions also give the batting side the license to go big. 

AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain warm and humid throughout the entire match, with no chances of rain interruption in the match. The temperature is likely to be around 30-35°C. The wind speed may assist bowlers in swinging the new ball.

AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records

AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Probable XI

• Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

• Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Jaker Ali (c/wk), Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam

Players To Watch Out For in AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Match

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz | AFG: The attacking Afghan batter has shown the spark in the first two matches of the series, scoring 70 runs (30 and 40). With this match being a crucial one, Gurbaz is likely to deliver with even better performance.

• Rashid Khan | AFG: Rashid Khan is currently the leading wicket-taker in the series with 6 wickets in two matches. Bangladesh batters have failed to read his spin in this series so far and hence, Rashid will continue to be threat for them in this match as well.

• Parvez Hossain Emon | BAN: In the series opener, Parvez hammered a blistering 54, showcasing his ability to score  runs against the quality bowling attack. Although he failed to deliver in the second game, his ability to assess the condition and tackle the situation makes him a player to watch out for. 

• Rishad Hossain | BAN: Bangladesh's legbreak bowler is currently one of the finest and consistent spinners. In the last five matches he played, Rishad has picked up a total of 10 wickets, 2 in each game. Although he goes expensive in some games, but his wicket taking ability overshadows the runs conceded by him.

AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last two T20 matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bowl and bat once each.

Advantages of Batting First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won a record 27 out of the total 43 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 16 games. This trend suggests that teams should prefer to bat first on this surface to get maximum benefits. 

AFG vs BAN T20I Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: Afghanistan (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 50-55
• AFG Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: Afghanistan

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: Bangladesh (opts to bat first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• BAN Total: 150-160
• Match Winner: Afghanistan

Who will win today's AFG vs BAN T20I match?

Although Bangladesh have won the series 2-0, the final match of the T20I series is likely to end in the favor of Afghanistan. They will play for their pride in this game, while Bangladesh may experiment with their playing XI which may go against them in this game.