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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Bangladesh won the toss and choose to bat first
Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs
Bangladesh's must-win game to reach the Super Four
Afghanistan to win
| Tournament: | Asia Cup, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 35.4°C|Sunny |
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We have had interesting games in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The competition enters a crucial phase, and we will see Bangladesh take on Afghanistan in the 9th game. Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in the last game, and the team must win this game to reach the next round. Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong in their last game, and the team will look to build on this momentum.
Afghanistan looked clinical in the last game. The side has an explosive top order and a strong spin attack. The conditions suit their style of play, and the team expects to build on this strength. Bangladesh will be under pressure as it is a must-win game for the team. The top order has struggled in the tournament, and it will be a tough battle for the side against the Afghans.
BAN
104/1 in 13.1 7.9
BAN vs NED 2025
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 9 wickets103/10 in 17.3 5.89
138/2 in 13.3 10.22
BAN vs NED 2025
Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 8 wickets136/8 in 20.0 6.8
104/10 in 16.4 6.24
PAK vs BAN 2025
Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 74 runs
178/7 in 20.0 8.9
AFG
119/4 in 16.1
BAN vs AFG
116/7 in 17.0
157/8 in 19.5
BAN vs AFG
Bangladesh won by 2 wickets
154/7 in 20.0
Litton Das and his men will be under pressure in this game. The side lost the last game against Sri Lanka by 6 wickets. The Bangladeshi skipper would be upset with his team's batting effort on a good wicket. It is a must-win game for the team, and Das expects a strong comeback from his players to reach the next round.
Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain Emon didn't score runs in the last game, and the team expects a strong start from the pair. Litton Das is the key batter in this team, and he must lead from the front and build partnerships with Towhid Hridoy and Mahedi Hasan. Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain must do well in the lower middle order.
Shoriful Islam and Mustafizur Rahman bowled poorly in the last game. The team expects a strong show from them with the new ball. Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Mahedi Hasan must do well in the middle overs as the Afghan batters are in good form. The side needs a strong show in the supporting role from Rishad Hossain and Shamim Hossain.
The skipper of Bangladesh, Liton Das, has scored 77 runs in two Asia Cup matches, scoring over 25 runs in both. He's a key batter for Bangladesh in this tournament, and we're backing him to perform well in this fixture and score over 20 runs against Afghanistan.
Litton Das (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
It has been a clinical start for Rashid Khan and his men. They defeated Hong Kong in the last game by 94 runs. The side batted well, and the bowling attack was too good for the Hong Kong batters. However, it will be a tougher challenge for the team in this game. The Bangladeshis will come hard on them, and Khan expects a strong show from his players in this game.
Sediqullah Atal played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he must deliver a good start with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The middle order is formidable, and the team needs partnerships between Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, and Gulbadin Naib. Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, and Rashid Khan are good hitters and add depth to this batting lineup.
The bowling attack performed well in the last game and will look to repeat the same performance. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai must strike early in the game to put the Bangladeshis under pressure. Rashid Khan and AM Ghazanfar must use the conditions well in the middle overs. Noor Ahmed, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat add variety to this attack.
Sediqullah Atal played a match-winning knock of 73 runs in 52 balls in the tournament opener against Hong Kong. So far in 2025, Atal has scored 227 runs in five matches, averaging 56.75. He is one of the key batters for Afghanistan at the top of the order, and given his current run of form, we are backing him to score over 19 runs in this fixture against Bangladesh.
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ahmad, Allah Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dubai will have clear skies and great weather conditions. It will be a flat surface, allowing batters to play safely. There isn't much on this track for the fast bowlers, but spinners can trouble the batters. The average first-innings score is around 164 runs, and the side batting first would like to reach 190 runs on the board.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a flat track and a fast outfield, making it a paradise for the batsmen. Fast bowlers have always struggled as there isn't much on the surface, and they need to use their variations well. Spinners have enjoyed a good run here as the ball turns a bit.
The average total match score in the last four Asia Cup matches played at Zayed Stadium is 288 runs. Only in one of those matches did the total score exceed 299 runs, while in the other three, a superior team played against an associate nation. In this particular match, both Bangladesh and Afghanistan are relatively well-balanced teams, so you can expect a close contest. We predict the total match score will be over 299 runs.
We back Bangladesh to win the coin toss in the 9th match of Asia Cup 2025 against Afghanistan.
Chasing scores at this venue is easy, as the wicket is good across both innings. In the last 10 matches, the team chasing the score has won seven times. The side winning the toss will prefer to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.
Bangladesh finds itself in a tight spot. A loss in this game would end all their hopes of reaching the next round. The batting lineup has shown signs of struggle, and the team needs a strong showing from them. Afghanistan comes into this game with a big win and enjoys an excellent record at this venue. It will be a close contest, but the Afghans, with their stronger bowling attack, will start as favorites in this game.
Afghanistan to win
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