Published on: Sep 15, 2025 8:00 pm IST | Updated on: Sep 23, 2025 2:45 pm IST
Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in their previous game at Abu Dhabi. They have stayed back here to go up against one of their nemeses in recent times, i.e., Afghanistan. This will be a Group B game, and both teams will be eager to topple each other and earn themselves crucial points to secure a passage to the Super 3 stage. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the Group B Asia Cup T20I encounter between BAN vs AFG at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan have been tough rivals in the recent past. Both teams have passionate fan bases, which is witnessed in the stands. Bangladesh has so far won and lost a game out of two, whereas Afghanistan has won its only game played so far against Hong Kong. Going by the recent form, Afghanistan seems to have the upper hand, and the win probability meter should also lean in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the BAN vs AFG Group B match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
BAN: 42% win chance AFG: 58% win chance
Having scored a fifty in the opening game of this competition, Das remains the lynchpin in Bangladesh's batting unit. In the last 10 T20Is, the wicket-keeper batter has scored 357 runs.
The newly found left-hand opener has scored two fifties in his last 5 T20Is. The southpaw will be crucial at the top.
Zadran is another batter who is consistent for Afghanistan. The right-hander will be crucial in the middle order for the team.
The Afghan skipper scalped a wicket in the last game but has a terrific record against Bangladesh in the shortest format of the game. Expect him to be the top bowler in this match.
Check out our prediction for the BAN vs AFG 9th match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note by defeating Hong Kong, China; however, losing their following game to Sri Lanka must have dented their confidence. They now enter match no 9 of the competition against Afghanistan in a quest to return to winning ways. The Tigers now face a stern test against an Afghan unit riding high on confidence after a dominant 94-run win in their opener.
Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy must step up at the top, while the middle order—led by Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain, needs to show greater resilience. Bangladesh’s bowling, too, must regroup, especially if Taskin Ahmed returns to lead the attack. With Group B heating up, this clash could define Bangladesh’s tournament trajectory. A win here isn’t just about points; it’s about restoring belief and keeping their knockout hopes alive.
Following a commanding 94-run win over Hong Kong, China, Afghanistan will enter match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 against Bangladesh with momentum backing them. Their batting was explosive, led by Azmatullah Omarzai’s record-breaking 21-ball 53 and Sediqullah Atal’s unbeaten 73, showcasing depth and firepower in the middle order. With the ball, Afghanistan’s spin trio, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, and AM Ghazanfar, completely dismantled Hong Kong’s chase, reaffirming their reputation as one of the most dangerous bowling units in the tournament.
Now facing a Bangladesh side reeling from a heavy defeat to Sri Lanka, Afghanistan will look to press their advantage. The conditions in Abu Dhabi are tailor-made for their spinners, and with Mohammad Nabi likely to return to the bowling attack, their arsenal only gets stronger.
A win here would not only solidify their position at the top of Group B but also almost confirm their march into the next round of the tournament. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 12 AFG won: 7 BAN won: 5 No Result: 0 RECENT form BANGLADESH: W W NR W L RECENT form AFGHANISTAN: W W W L W
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have gone on a collision course 12 times in T20Is. Afghanistan has the upper hand with 7 wins, whereas Bangladesh have only won 5 contests. Their last meeting took place in the 2024 T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, which saw Afghanistan win by 8 runs.
How will the two teams, i.e., Bangladesh and Afghanistan, fare in the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025? Let’s take a look.
Parvez Hossain Emon/Nurul Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (C/WK), Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hasan, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025 between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi:
Toss Prediction
With spin expected to dominate and dew likely in the second innings, both captains will lean toward bowling first at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Afghanistan may back their spinners to control the chase, while Bangladesh could use early pace to unsettle the top order. Toss will be a crucial factor in shaping the momentum of this match.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports 1, 3, and 5 channels.
Whether it’s the head-to-head or the recent form of the two sides, Afghanistan has had the better of Bangladesh. The sportsbooks are favoring Afghanistan, and the recent meetings between the two sides have seen Afghanistan having the upper hand. All these factors are enough to get a clear picture of who will enter this contest with the “favorites” tag on. Therefore, as per our prediction, Bangladesh is expected to win the BAN vs AFG 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025.