Last updated on September 17th, 2025 at 07:37 pm
Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan Vs Bangladesh
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Who Has The Edge In the Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 Match?
Yesterday, Nizakat and Rath dragged Hong Kong to 149 against Sri Lanka
After Anshy Rath held the fort in the early overs, Nizakat Khan led Hong Kong through the middle and back end of the innings, and they managed to climb to a respectable 149 for 4. In the middle, the two put together a partnership of 61 off 43 balls, with Rath moving more slowly and Nizakat providing 33 off 22.
When they ordered Hong Kong to bat first, Sri Lanka may have planned to completely destroy them, but they struggled in the first few overs. Dushmantha Chameera dropped off Thushara’s bowling, while Zeeshan Ali hit boundaries off the inside and outside edges.
Charith Asalanka: At the end, the heart was in the mouth. I am disappointed in a couple of aspects. bowling the first three overs. We then lost a few wickets, including mine, in the sixteenth over while using the bat. Even in the shorter formats, these things are consistently impossible. We need to do much better because we are experts. They did a great job at batting. Pressure is exerted against all sides.
Sri Lanka managed to win the match, and now the points table in both groups stands this way.
Today, Afghanistan will play against Bangladesh. The match will be played at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. If Afghanistan lose this match, then they still have one more chance against Sri Lanka as they have one more match left to play. This is the last match of Bangladesh in the group stages, and hence if Bangladesh loses today’s match against Afghanistan, then their journey in the Asia Cup will end here, and they will have to go back home.
So it is a do-or-die situation for Liton Das and his boys to prove themselves.
Afghanistan have already won their first match with a big 94-run win over Hong Kong. They have the strongest spin attack in the Asia Cup 2025, and they’ll want to build momentum. Afghanistan relies heavily on their spinners.
Key Players to Watch
- Sediqullah Atal’s form has been good, and he is the key batter for Afghanistan.
- Rashid Khan’s captaincy and his spin bowling will definitely create danger for Bangladesh, especially in the middle overs. Bangladesh batters Towhid Hridoy and others must handle him well.
- Litton Das from Bangladesh– as captain and top-order batsman; a strong start from him is going to be the key for Bangladesh.
- The fast bowlers of both sides will have a role at the start (Fazalhaq Farooqi for Afghanistan; for Bangladesh, perhaps Mustafizur / Taskin) when the ball is new.
Pitch, Conditions & Other Factors
- The Abu Dhabi pitch has given a fair contest so far- batters can score, but spinners also get help as the match progresses.
- The weather will be hot (around 30-39°C during play), but no rain is expected. Dew might play a role for teams bowling second.
What Bangladesh Needs to Do
- Win the toss and consider bowling first if the pitch is favourable, so they can chase. Or set a strong total if batting first, but avoid collapses up top.
- Minimise mistakes in the field — drops and misfields can be costly.
- Bat with patience: avoid being sloppy against spin early. Build partnerships.
- Use the seamers well early, then mix in spin to control momentum.
Prediction & Importance
If Afghanistan win today, they solidify their spot in the Super Four. For Bangladesh, this game is do-or-die: lose, and they have a tough path forward even with a tie or narrow win.
I’d give Afghanistan a slight edge going in, especially with their form and spin attack. But if Bangladesh bring their best, it could be close.
