AFG vs BAN Match Prediction : 1st T20, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2025

This has become a battle of small margins between these sides. The batting could prove the difference. Bangladesh appears more settled with their lineup. Afghanistan has the players to test some of the world’s best but has struggled to get the correct team chemistry recently.

The conditions in Sharjah could end up playing a massive role in the outcome as well.

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record

Bangladesh has marginally been the better team over the past five games against Afghanistan. The record stands at Bangladesh with three wins to two wins from Afghanistan. Bangladesh won the previous T20I series against its opponents.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live-streaming and Broadcast

The opening T20I match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled for Thursday, 2 October 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In India, the match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and available for streaming via the SonyLIV app.

You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbscores.com.

AFG vs BAN Team Previews

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz may provide the occasional burst of fireworks, but he has lacked to fire since his early promise in international cricket. Around him, the likes of Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran have not set the world alight in the shortest format.

Zadran’s low T20I strike rate of 109 is problematic in a format that demands urgency. Darwish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai are unreliable under pressure. The lack of a high tempo up front will require an enormous effort in the middle overs.

The middle and lower order hardly inspire confidence either. Mohammad Nabi, once Afghanistan’s rock with bat and ball, is clearly past his prime in crunch moments. Rashid Khan, while a world-class bowler, is heavily burdened by the tags of captain and leading bowler. His leadership has yet to translate into consistent results after suffering two losses and only one win in the Asia Cup.

Spin bowling is traditionally the Afghan strength. This squad now looks dangerously one-dimensional without assertive pace options. Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan may lose their effect against a side like Bangladesh that can manoeuvre spin.

Afghanistan Expected Playing 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad

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Bangladesh

The opening pair of Saif Hassan and Parvez Hossain Emon has the responsibility to lay solid foundations. Recent showings prove the pair is more than capable of that. Hassan scored a composed 30 runs against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. In the middle order, Towhid Hridoy and Mahedi Hasan bring explosive potential to keep the momentum going in tougher batting conditions. Hridoy notched up a half-century in the Asia Cup recently.

Nurul Hasan and Shamim Hossain add further firepower in high-pressure chases. Jaker Ali’s tactical insight and calm presence behind the stumps are vital assets with a relatively young squad. With three half-centuries at the T20I level, Ali is well-established in this side.

Bangladesh’s bowling attack has Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman at the forefront. Ahmed has 17 wickets across his past seven T20I matches. Rahman has also been impressive with 12 wickets in his past eight matches. The supporting cast of players like Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hossain continues to bring the aggression after the powerplay.

Bangladesh Expected Playing 11

Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c/wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

AFG vs BAN Toss Prediction

Both captains are likely to want to bat first. Bangladesh’s previous win against Afghanistan was through batting first. The same is true of Afghanistan.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Batters settling in early will be a huge advantage on a surface that may produce a decent number of runs. With the recent extreme heat, the hard and dry pitch could be reasonable for the spin bowlers to tuck into. During the UAE T20I Tri-Series, the average score batting first was 175 runs.

No chance of rain, together with an absolute scorcher at nearly 40 degrees Celsius will make for a fiery affair.

AFG vs BAN: Who Will Win?

Afghanistan is still the favorite at almost all the betting sites and we agree with that assessment. The spin-friendly conditions will bring the Afghan spinners to the fore and that may end up being the difference between the two teams.

Bet on Afghanistan to win.

Pro Tip: The slow pitch at Sharjah makes six hitting quite difficult. I would advise you to look at the Total Sixes in the Match, Total Sixes by Afghanistan, and Total Sixes by Bangladesh market. My suggestion is to bet the 'Under' for all of them. It has a history of being very profitable in Sharjah.