ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 8: BAN-A vs AFG-A head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs
Bangladesh-A and Afghanistan-A face off in Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 Match 8, with both teams aiming to continue their winning momentum in Doha.
The Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 moves ahead with Match No. 8 between Bangladesh A, BAN-A, and Afghanistan A, AFG-A, which is scheduled to take place this coming Monday, 17th November, at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Both sides go into this game coming off a victory in their last outings and will want to keep their momentum going.
Bangladesh A made a thumping start to their campaign, chasing 168 runs in just 11 overs against Hong Kong. The star of the match was Habibur Rahman Sohan, who smashed an unbelievable 100 off 35 balls*. His aggressive innings completely took the game away from the opposition and gave Bangladesh A a big boost at the beginning of the tournament.
Afghanistan A also came up with a fine performance in their last encounter. They won by three wickets in a tight game. Sediqullah Atal's quick 54 off 27 was the key factor, while the four-wicket haul was brilliant, having set up the win with 4/45 in four overs. The match went right down to the wire, but Afghanistan A held their nerve and finished the chase.
BAN-A vs AFG-A: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
- Matches Played: 1
- Bangladesh A Won: 0
- Afghanistan A Won: 1
- No Result: 0
- Tied: 0
BAN-A vs AFG-A: Pitch Report
The pitch at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium is generally good for batting. Teams may have found it easier to score runs here compared to bowling. Historically, sides batting first have done well at this venue. However, bowling first can also be a smart option because teams get a chance to understand how the pitch behaves. The chasing team might also have a strong chance of winning if they manage the innings well.
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BAN-A vs AFG-A: Predicted Playing XIs
Bangladesh A (BAN-A):
Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali (C), Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (WK), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Zawad Abrar, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Saqlain.
Afghanistan A (AFG-A):
Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (C), Imran Mir, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Farmanullah Safi, Zubaid Akbari, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
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