Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Prediction: Who Will Win AFG vs BAN 1st T20 Match on 2nd October 2025?
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh prediction for the 1st T20 2025 is one of the most awaited encounters in the upcoming T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Scheduled for Thursday, 2nd October 2025, this match sees Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, take on a strong Bangladesh side under Jaker Ali. Afghanistan come into this series after failing to qualify for the Super Fours in the Asia Cup, and they are eager to make a strong comeback. Their team features a blend of experienced players and promising youngsters, though their recent form has been below par.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, despite reaching the Super Four stage, struggled against Pakistan and India, losing both matches by sizeable margins. Their batting has been inconsistent, but they rely on Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, and Mahedi Hasan to provide stability and impactful performances. A competitive total of 160-170 is expected on the slow and low-bounce Sharjah track, where partnerships at the top and spin-friendly bowling will play a crucial role.
This series could be a turning point for both teams, as Afghanistan aims to assert dominance at home conditions in the UAE, while Bangladesh will look to regain confidence after a disappointing Asia Cup. Both teams have quality spinners who are likely to control the middle overs, and the match will be decided by which side adapts better to the slow pitch conditions.
Match Details
| Match | AFG vs BAN, 1st T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 2nd October 2025 |
| Time | 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Live Streaming | Fancode |
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan have struggled for consistency lately, winning only 1 of their last 4 T20I encounters against Bangladesh since 2023. Rashid Khan leads the side, supported by experienced batters like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sediqullah Atal at the top. Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli are expected to anchor the middle order, while Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai provide finishing firepower.
The bowling department is led by Rashid Khan, supported by pace bowlers Fareed Ahmad Malik and Abdullah Ahmadzai, with Noor Ahmad providing spin variation. On the Sharjah wicket, spin will be crucial, and Afghanistan’s spinners will aim to control the middle overs and choke the scoring rate.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharfuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh have a well-balanced squad, led by Jaker Ali with support from Towhid Hridoy, Soumya Sarkar, and Mahedi Hasan. Opening pair Saif Hassan and Parvez Hossain Emom need to provide solid starts, while Nurul Hasan and Rishad Hossain strengthen the middle order. Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahedi Hasan lead the bowling attack.
The batting remains their weak point, especially on tricky pitches. If the top order fails, Bangladesh could struggle to set or chase competitive totals. Spin-bowling options like Mahedi Hasan are expected to control the middle overs, making partnerships at the top crucial.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c & wk), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Towhid Hridoy |
| All-Rounders | Mohammad Nabi (C), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mahedi Hasan |
| Wicketkeeper | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC) |
| Bowlers | Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman |
Fantasy Tips:
- Captain Choice: Mohammad Nabi – experienced all-rounder and game-changer.
- Vice-Captain Choice: Rahmanullah Gurbaz – aggressive top-order batter.
- Players to Avoid: Sharfuddin Ashraf (inconsistent), Parvez Hossain Emom (struggling form).
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Favourite Team
Afghanistan is the favourite due to superior spin bowling, home conditions familiarity, and stronger recent performances. With Rashid Khan leading both batting and bowling strategies, Afghanistan is likely to dominate on the slow Sharjah pitch. Bangladesh’s inconsistency at the top order makes them underdogs despite having capable bowlers like Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman.
Afghanistan T20 Stats and History
Afghanistan have played 149 T20Is, winning 90, losing 58, with 1 no result. They are particularly strong in spin-friendly conditions and have match-winners in both batting and bowling.
Bangladesh T20 Stats and History
Bangladesh have played 203 T20Is, winning 81, losing 117, with 5 no results. Their spin attack and all-rounders are strengths, but inconsistent batting remains a challenge.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches | Afghanistan Won | Bangladesh Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
Afghanistan leads narrowly against Bangladesh in T20Is, winning 7 of 13 matches, while Bangladesh has won 6, showing a closely contested rivalry.
Also Check: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head to Head in T20
Pitch Report
Sharjah track is slow, aiding spinners and making it difficult to score quickly. Partnerships and smart shot selection are key to setting or chasing totals of 160-170.
Weather Report
Clear skies with 33°C temperature expected. No rain forecast, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Toss Prediction
Winner: Afghanistan
Likely to bat first to capitalize on slow pitch conditions and control the scoring.
Match Prediction
Our Winner: Afghanistan Will Win
Afghanistan’s superior spin attack, top-order firepower, and home pitch advantage make them favourites in this opening T20I.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
FAQ – AFG vs BAN 1st T20
Q1: When is Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20?
Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Sharjah.
Q2: Where to watch live?
Fancode.
Q3: Who is favourite to win?
Afghanistan.
Q4: Toss prediction?
Afghanistan likely to bat first.
Q5: Who are key Afghanistan players?
Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Q6: Who are key Bangladesh players?
Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Jaker Ali.
Q7: What’s the pitch condition?
Slow, low-bounce, spin-friendly.
Q8: Score prediction?
Afghanistan: 165+; Bangladesh: 142+.
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