Bangladesh is set to face Afghanistan in Match 9 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 16.
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 9, Asia Cup 2025
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (App & Website), YuppTV (App & Website)
Bangladesh entered the tournament with a strong performance, defeating Hong Kong by seven wickets. However, in their second match against Sri Lanka, they faced pressure and lost by six wickets. On the other hand, Afghanistan comes into this match with high spirits after their dominant 94-run win over Hong Kong.
BAN vs AFG Match Preview
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch in Abu Dhabi has been favorable for batsmen, but bowlers have also found assistance. Expect high temperatures, with the average first-inning score hovering around 150. The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
| Condition | Details |
| Pitch Behavior | Balanced – good for both batsmen and bowlers |
| Average First Innings Score | 150 |
| Weather Forecast | Hot temperatures, making the pitch dry and competitive |
| Toss Prediction | Likely to choose bowling first if they win the toss |
BAN vs AFG Predicted Playing XI
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
BAN vs AFG Top Performers Prediction
Probable Best Batter: Litton Das (Bangladesh)
The Bangladesh captain, Litton Das, has been in stellar form with the bat. He played a match-winning knock of 59 in the opener against Hong Kong and followed it up with a 28-run innings against Sri Lanka. With the highest runs in the tournament so far, Das will be crucial for Bangladesh’s performance in this match.
Probable Best Bowler: Azmatullah Omarzai (Afghanistan)
Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai is expected to be a key figure with the ball. He impressed in the previous match, taking a wicket and giving away just four runs in his two overs. If he continues his good form, he could be a game-changer for Afghanistan against Bangladesh.
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