Asia Cup 2025: Match 9, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Prediction – Who will win today's match?

Asia Cup 2025: Match 9, Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? (Source: Darrian Traynor-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

Bangladesh (BAN) will lock in with Afghanistan (AFG) in Match No. 9 of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, September 16.

The Bengal Tigers began their campaign with a bang as they defeated Hong Kong by seven wickets. However, in their previous game against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh looked under pressure and suffered a six-wicket defeat. Meanwhile, Afghanistan is coming off a huge 94-run win over Hong Kong and will look to carry the same momentum forward.

BAN vs AFG Match Details

Match	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Match 9, Asia Cup 2025
Venue	Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Date & Time	Tuesday, September 16, 8:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming	Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV (App & Website), & YuppTV (App & Website)

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

Abu Dhabi has rewarded batters with intent in the Asia Cup so far, but the bowlers, too, have found help from the pitches. The forecast is for high temperatures. The average first-inning score at this venue has been around 135, and the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first

BAN vs AFG Head to Head

Matches Played	12
Won By Bangladesh	5
Won By Afghanistan	07
Tied	00
First-Ever Fixture	March 16, 2014
Most-Recent Fixture	June 25, 2024

BAN vs AFG Predicted Playing 11 Bangladesh (BAN):

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das(w/c), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Afghanistan (AFG):

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi

BAN vs AFG Probable Top Performers Probable Best Batter: Litton Das

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das could be the probable best batter in the upcoming game against Afghanistan. The wicketkeeper-batter had a great start to the Asia Cup as he smashed a match-winning 59 in their tournament opener against Hong Kong. In the team's second fixture against Sri Lanka, Das managed to add 28 runs to the tally. Currently, the highest run getter of the tournament, the Bangladesh skipper, will be looking to continue his form.

Probable Best Bowler: Azmatullah Omarzai

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai could be the best bowler in his team's forthcoming game against Bangladesh. The right-arm pacer had a decent outing with the ball in the game against Hong Kong. In his quota of two overs, he scalped a wicket and conceded just four runs. Omarzai will play a crucial role in his team's next game.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.