Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 9th Match, Group B– Who Will Win Today In The Asia Cup 2025?

Afghanistan will host Bangladesh for Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 16. The Bengal Tigers began Genesis with a big 7-wicket win over Hong Kong but lost momentum after suffering a six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in their last match.

Bangladesh needs a win to maintain its qualification hopes for the Super Four stage. Their top order, especially Litton Das and Tanzid Hasan, will be crucial to the outcome of this match. Das, being in scintillating form, has accumulated 357 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 140.

Afghanistan, however, is flying high following their 94-run triumph over Hong Kong. Their spin duo, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, will hold center stage, while Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz would like to make an impact with the bat. The team has been in marvelous form lately, winning four out of its last five matches.

With both sides battling for a berth into the Super Four stage, the clash promises to be entertaining. The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is expected to favor spinners, thereby increasing the significance of Rashid Khan for Afghanistan.

BAN vs AFG Match Details

BAN vs AFG Head-to-Head

Pitch Report

The pitches for this Asia Cup are prepared to favor the batter with intent, whereas some assistance has also been extended to the bowlers. One can expect high temperatures. First innings have averaged around 135 runs at this venue, and the team winning the toss will put the opposition in to bat first.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – Match Analysis

Afghanistan’s Strengths

Formidable spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are perfectly suited to Sheikh Zayed Stadium’s spinner-friendly conditions, creating a tactical advantage over Bangladesh’s traditionally spin-vulnerable batting order. Recent 94-run victory over Hong Kong demonstrates excellent momentum and confidence, with the opening partnership of Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz providing a solid platform for competitive totals.

Afghanistan’s Weaknesses

Overreliance on spin attack could backfire if pitch conditions don’t deteriorate as expected, leaving limited pace bowling options against Bangladesh’s experienced batting lineup. Middle-order batting remains inconsistent beyond the opening partnership, potentially struggling against Bangladesh’s quality spin bowling attack led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz in pressure situations.

Bangladesh’s Strengths

Litton Das’s exceptional current form (357 runs in 10 matches at a 140 strike rate) provides match-winning capability and stability to counter Afghanistan’s spin threat effectively. Opening combination of Das and Tanzid Hasan offers explosive potential to capitalize on powerplay conditions before the spin-friendly pitch deteriorates, crucial for setting commanding totals.

Bangladesh’s Weaknesses

Recent six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka has dented confidence and exposed batting vulnerabilities against quality spin bowling, particularly concerning given Afghanistan’s spin-heavy attack strategy. Mounting pressure to secure qualification for the Super Four stage could lead to a conservative batting approach, potentially falling short of competitive totals on challenging spinning surface conditions.

BAN vs AFG Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh (BAN):

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan (AFG):

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