AFG vs BAN Match Prediction : 3rd T20, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2025

Afghanistan will be severely disappointed that it has lost both matches in this series and is now on the verge of a clean sweep. Bangladesh, on the other hand, seems to have foudn a way to get the better of the Afghans consistently. This makes their team unbelievable value at the moment. Is a 3-0 scoreline in store? Let us see.

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head Record

Bangladesh has begun to assert dominance over Afghanistan, winning both matches this series and four of the last five encounters between the two sides. Afghanistan’s only victory came last year.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live-streaming and Broadcast

The third T20I between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled for Sunday, 5 October 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In India, the match will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network and available for streaming on the SonyLIV app.

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AFG vs BAN Team Previews

Afghanistan

Both openers in Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran have shown glimpses of promise, but neither have kicked on to make the bigger scores of late. The lower strike rates will always be a massive talking point. Zadran only struck at just over 100 in his last innings.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the one genuine power-hitter at the top, but his high-risk approach means he’s just as likely to fall cheaply as he is to provide a flying start.

18-year-old Wafiullah Tarakhil made a forgettable debut after only scoring one run. & Darwish Rasooli’s batting average of 13.16 and strike rate of just over 100 are far from inspiring. Mohammad Nabi has lost the explosiveness of his younger self. Rashid Khan still has the occasional performance of note, but most teams around the world have learnt how to work him out.

Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman are both talented spinners, but Afghanistan’s over-reliance on spin is a glaring weakness. Combined, Nabi and Ahmad got taken for 72 runs in seven overs in the second T20I.

Abdollah Ahmadzai is a pace option but is limited on international experience. In the last match, he only contributed one over with eight runs conceded. Afghanistan could struggle again to see off their Bangladeshi visitors with a fragile, young middle-order batting lineup and the one-dimensional spin attack not coming to the party either.

Afghanistan Expected Playing 11

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

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Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon bring fearless intent opening the batting. Hasan and Hossain Emon have a habit of scoring against Afghanistan, with a half-century every second innings against them. Saif Hassan provides a stabilizing influence when the team is in trouble.

The leadership rests with stroke-maker Jaker Ali. His duties behind the stumps will be equally valuable for the team’s efforts in the field and restricting Afghanistan to below 150 runs again.

Shamim Hossain is a natural aggressor, unafraid to take risks and inject momentum when the innings needs a lift. Nurul Hasan adds valuable experience and adaptability. Ali, Hossain, and Hasan were all able to dig Bangladesh out of a hole with their contributions, all of which were in the 30s, on a tricky surface. Rishad Hossain and Mohammad Saifuddin are the skilful all-rounders who lengthen the batting and bowling lineups

Bangladesh’s bowling attack looks well-rounded with pacer Mustafizur Rahman as the team’s trump card. Nasum Ahmed has enjoyed his role with the new ball, proving to be a spinner for all scenarios. Shoriful Islam swung the second game in Bangladesh’s favour with his 1 for 13 in four overs.

Overall, this Bangladesh side appears to have everything under control from start to finish across all departments. With Jaker Ali’s steady leadership and a bowling attack that offers both variety and bite, Bangladesh have the tools to surprise anyone.

Bangladesh Expected Playing 11

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

AFG vs BAN Toss Prediction

The toss results have been mixed. Afghanistan elected to bat first in the first game and Bangladesh elected to bowl first in the second game. With the wicket being used for three games in a row, batting first could be the best option.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The window of opportunity for the seamers will be with the new ball. Following that, with the pitch on the slower side, the spinners and variations from the seamers should be most effective. The batters will need to be watchful before bringing out the expansive shots. Bangladesh’s average total at Sharjah during the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was 155.

A high level of humidity and some scorching temperatures will keep the players honest. There should be no rain in sight either, with a zero chance of rain.

AFG vs BAN: Who Will Win?

Bangladesh beating Afghanistan is starting to become like a broken record. The first two matches have had their nervy moments, but the quality of this Bangladesh side is shining through. Even under pressure, the team is resilient enough to dig out a result.

Bet on Afghanistan to win.

Pro Tip: The pitch in Sharjah has started to turn square and looking at the Total Sixes in Match or even the Total Sixes for each Team markets is what the pros will really look to go big on.