This encounter between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Timeline in Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a gripping clash. Both teams bring a mix of experienced stars and rising talents. Afghanistan under Rashid Khan will lean on their spin attack and middle-order resilience, while Bangladesh under Litton Das aims to chase down targets and stabilize early, especially in UAE pitches. As both sides look to pick up momentum in Group B, this match could prove crucial for Super Four qualification.
Match Info
| Fixture | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Asia Cup 2025 (Group B) |
| Date | 16 September 2025 |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Time | 6:30 PM local time (UAE) |
| Format | T20 International (Asia Cup group stage) |
Squads
Here are the official squads for both sides in Asia Cup 2025:
Afghanistan Squad
Bangladesh Squad
Head-to-Head Record – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Recent / T20 Context)
(Because Afghanistan have deeper spin attack and have often outperformed Bangladesh in pressure situations in Asia Cup & T20Is recently.)
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Timeline – Key Matches & Recent Highlights
| Date | Tournament / Series | Venue | Key Highlights | Result |
| 2012 Asia Cup Final | Asia Cup (ODI format) | Hambantota, Sri Lanka | Bangladesh reached final; Afghanistan played as rising team | Bangladesh won final vs Pakistan but Afg-BAN match was group match outcome varied |
| 2016 Asia Cup | Asia Cup ODI matches | Dhaka | Bangladesh comfortable in home conditions | Bangladesh won group match vs Afghanistan |
| 2019 World Cup Qualifiers / T20I series | Bilateral / ICC events | Various | Afghanistan showing strength with spinners; Bangladesh fighting back at home | Mixed results; Afghanistan often clinched on day |
| 2021-22 | T20I / Asia Cup warm-up matches | Dhaka / UAE neutral venues | Bangladesh secured wins in some matches; Afghans had strong batting from Gurbaz, etc. | Bangladesh wins at home; Afghanistan wins neutral matches |
| 16 September 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 Group B match | Abu Dhabi, UAE | Both teams eager; pitch expected to favour spin; toss and early momentum crucial | 🏏 To be decided |
Venue & Pitch Report
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is expected to offer spin-friendly middle overs, slower outfield, variable bounce. Good for teams with quality spinners (Afghanistan has Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Noor Ahmad; Bangladesh has Mehedi Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed).
- Evening matches may see dew affecting bowling in the second half. Chasing may have slight advantage.
- Early overs important: batters who can survive spin and unsettled conditions will be key.
Key Players to Watch
Bangladesh:
- Litton Das – captain & wicketkeeper; top-order contributions critical.
- Mahedi Hasan – as a spinner & middle overs stabilizer.
- Mustafizur Rahman – death overs specialist; variations.
Afghanistan:
- Rashid Khan – captain & spin all-rounder, strike capability with bat and ball.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – mystery spin; may exploit pitch conditions.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – aggressive opener; can set strong foundation.
Predicted Playing XI
Bangladesh Predicted XI
Litton Das (c & wk); Tanzid Hasan; Parvez Hossain Emon; Saif Hassan; Towhid Hridoy; Rishad Hossain; Shoriful Islam; Taskin Ahmed; Nasum Ahmed; Mustafizur Rahman; Mahedi Hasan.
Afghanistan Predicted XI
Rashid Khan (c); Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk); Ibrahim Zadran; Azmatullah Omarzai; Mohammad Nabi; Mujeeb Ur Rahman; Noor Ahmad; Sharafuddin Ashraf; Fareed Ahmad; Naveen-ul-Haq; Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Conclusion
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Timeline is always a tight contest because of contrasting strengths: Bangladesh’s ability to bat under pressure and Afghanistan’s spin & middle-order depth. In the Asia Cup 2025 clash, Afghanistan may have a slight edge given spin strength and recent form, but Bangladesh’s home-type players and top order can pull them through. Expect momentum shifts; toss outcome, first 6 overs, spin performance will likely decide the match.
