Asia Cup 2025 Match 9: BAN vs AFG head-to-head, stadium stats, predicted playing XIs & points table

Bangladesh (BAN) is set to face Afghanistan (AFG) in the ninth match of the Asia Cup 2025, on Tuesday, September 16, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Thus far, Bangladesh has won one and lost one, so this result is important for them. Afghanistan is playing their second match of the tournament and would like to keep the momentum going after a dominant start. Both teams have the chance to secure their spot in the Super Four with a win in this crucial match.
 
Afghanistan started their campaign with a 94-run victory against Hong Kong to start off their tournament. Sediqullah Atal was the star of the day, scoring 73 runs off 52 balls while Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib took two wickets apiece. Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka in their last match after scoring 139-5 and the Islanders chased their total in only 14.4 overs. The Tigers will want to bounce back hard in this match.

BAN vs AFG: Head-to-Head

Bangladesh and Afghanistan have had various encounters in T20Is, and Afghanistan has historically performed better. 

• Total Matches: 12
• Bangladesh Wins: 5
• Afghanistan Wins: 7
• Draw: 0
• No Outcome: 0

BAN vs AFG: Stadium Stats

Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has historically favored teams that bowl first, with a 58% win when chasing. With average first-inning score of 145 and often affords a competitive balance between bat and ball.

• Matches Played: 48
  
• Win Bat first: 42%
  
• Win Bowl first: 58%
  
• Average 1st Innings Score: 145
  
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 133
  
• Highest Total: 210/2 (AFG vs IND)
  
• Lowest Total: 84/10 (BAN vs RSA)
  
• Highest Chase: 174/2 (SA vs IRE)
  
• Lowest Defended: 129/6 (PAK vs ENG)

BAN vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs

Bangladesh (BAN):
Mohammad Parvez Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Liton Das (C), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.

Afghanistan (AFG):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Allah Mohammad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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Asia Cup 2025: Updated Points Table

After completion of eight matches in the Asia Cup 2025, here’s how the points table looks in both groups:

Group A

Group B