After struggling in the Asia Cup, there is no place for any of Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib and Noor Ahmad but the batting looks particularly strong and secure with Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captains the side in ODIs, a very consistent player in this format. Afghanistan won four out of their last five ODI matches.

On the other hand, before Bangladesh arrived in the UAE for this tour, even their highest expectations would not have been to win all three of their T20Is, but following a 3-0 whitewash, they will now be looking to make it two series wins out of two. Their recent form in the ODI format is not good, having won just one out of the last five matches.

AFG vs BAN Match Details

Date: 8th October, 2025

Time: 5:30 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 235-250

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Tanzid Hasan (BAN) - 86 runs in this Series 

• Saif Hasan (BAN) - 82 runs in this Series 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG) – 82 runs in this Series 

Top Bowler to Watch in AFG vs BAN

• Rashid Khan (AFG) - 6 wickets in this Series 

• Nasum Ahmed (BAN) - 5 wickets in this Series 

• Azmatullah Omerzai (AUS) - 5 wicket in this Series 

AFG vs BAN Recent Form

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AFG bats first

• First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 250-260 runs

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 25-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If BAN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 215-230 runs.

• Result prediction- AFG will win the match by 5 wickets 

AFG vs BAN Predicted Playing XI

Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI 

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, A. M. Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem, Abdollah Ahmadzai.

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI

Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud.

AFG vs BAN Complete Squad

Afghanistan - 

Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullag Gurbaz (WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Mohammad Saleem.

Bangladesh -

Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali (WK), Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Tanvir Islam and Taskin Ahmed

AFG vs BAN Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

Afghanistan to win

We predict that Afghanistan will win the 1st ODI match. The likes of Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for.

During the India vs Bangladesh Super Fours fixture in the Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai on Wednesday (September 24), Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman set a new T20I record for his nation after surpassing the legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. 

After sending India to bat first, Bangladesh restricted India to 168/6 in 20 overs. Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman had the bowling figures of 4-0-33-1, as he took the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav for only five runs. In that same over, where the Indian skipper was dismissed after the confident Bangladesh took a successful review, in-form Indian opener Abhishek Sharma was run out after a brilliant fielding from Rishad Hossain, as Mustafizur finished the job. 

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Mustafizur Rahman broke Shakib Al Hasan's record: Leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh

With the wicket of Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman completed his 150 T20I wickets, as he became the first Bangladesh bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets. That wicket made Mustafizur the leading T20I wicket-taker for Bangladesh, as he surpassed the legendary left-arm spinner Shakib Al Hasan, who took 149 wickets in his T20I career. 

After the Afghan star Rashid Khan, Mustafizur became the second Asian to record 150 T20I wickets. Meanwhile, he also became the second pacer to bag 150 T20I wickets, just after the New Zealand legend Tim Southee. Overall, the Bangladesh left-arm pacer became the first left-arm pacer and fourth bowler to complete 150 T20I wickets.

Bowlers with 150 T20I wickets

• Rashid Khan (Afghanistan/ICC World XI): 173 T20I wickets
• Tim Southee (New Zealand): 164 T20I wickets
• Mustafizur Rahman (Bangladesh): 150 T20I wickets
• Ish Sodhi (New Zealand): 150 T20I wickets

Mustafizur has taken eight wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, as he is currently the third leading wicket-taker in this T20 tournament. 

Mustafizur has taken 356 international wickets, as he is the third leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in international cricket. 

As Bangladesh get ready to play India in the Asia Cup Super Four, cricket fans and experts are busy with predictions and plans. Famous commentator Harsha Bhogle shared his thoughts on the Tigers, talking about their bowling attack and the form of their top-order batters.

Speaking on Cricbuzz, Bhogle said that Bangladesh’s openers could be very important. He explained, “They changed their openers a few times, but in the last game Saif Hassan scored runs. That is good. He is a young player who played earlier, then went back. I think he was not even picked in one of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) teams, but now he has come back. Saif Hassan has done well, and Tanzid also. So maybe they will open together.”

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Towhid Hridoy in the Middle Order

Bhogle also spoke about Towhid Hridoy’s steady form at No. 4. He said, “They won’t play Emon again unless there is some issue with captain Litton Das. But Towhid Hridoy doing well at No. 4 is very important for them. They will want him to turn his talent into a big performance on an important day. So let’s see if he can do that.”

Mustafizur as the Key Bowler

Talking about the bowlers, Bhogle picked Mustafizur Rahman as the main player to watch. He said, “My player to watch is Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman) if the pitch helps. He has started bowling well again. Earlier, he was not in good form, but now he looks better.”

The veteran commentator also named Tanzim Hasan Sakib as a bowler he likes, though he is not likely to play. Bhogle added, “They are not picking Tanzim. He is a good bowler, but they went back to Taskin and also picked Shoriful, who can swing the ball a little.”

India enter their Super 4 clash with Bangladesh as overwhelming favourites  their recent T20I record against Bangladesh is near-faultless, with 16 wins out of 17 matches. Statistically, there’s a huge gulf. India’s batters have been in red-hot form this tournament, and their spin attack remains one of the sharpest. Meanwhile, Bangladesh have shown signs of resurgence in Asia Cup 2025: they beat Sri Lanka in their Super Four opener, and their bowlers, particularly spinners, have been more disciplined. Though India dominate the head-to-head, Bangladesh’s confidence is visibly up. But confidence alone won’t be enough without execution under pressure.

Bangladesh’s strength lies largely in their bowling variety and tactical adaptability. They boast a spin-friendly arsenal ideal for UAE-style pitches: left-arm spin, wrist spin, and death-over cutters that can exploit slower decks. Key bowlers like Nasum Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman make them dangerous in both the early and late phases. On the batting front, they have reliable top and middle-order players like Litton Das and some explosive performances in recent matches. If their bowlers strike early, especially in India’s powerplay, Bangladesh possibly can choke runs, build pressure, and produce an upset.

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Can Bangladesh Bite Back?

There are obvious flaws that Bangladesh must remedy before they can seriously challenge India as an opponent. Their powerplay bowling has been expensive in recent matches allowing the opposition strong starts. Their lower-middle order (positions 5-8) continues to underperform, either unable to accelerate the innings when required or steady the innings after early wickets have fallen. Against India, this gets amplified as India’s top order is ruthless. Every error made by Bangladesh, be it missed wickets, loose deliveries, or poor fielding, will be exacerbated because India is extremely proficient when batting. In fact, to test India, Bangladesh will need to put out their A-game simultaneously in all departments.

In comparison, India’s experience, depth, and mental strength makes the them the clear favorites. Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma are both in superb form and India’s spin attack, Kuldeep, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar, will relish these conditions. Conversely, Bangladesh will have to contend with sub-optimal leadership without being at full strength, and reports indicate Litton Das is injured, which may throw plans into disarray. Further, India’s recent dominance over Bangladesh including a comprehensive win in the last match adds to the psychological pressure. Ultimately, Bangladesh has to believe - and start with a disciplined, brave performance.

While there is no doubt that Bangladesh can play near-perfect cricket, surprises can always happen. Their bowling attack has a good enough arsenal to make early inroads and their recent win over Sri Lanka shows that they can handle some pressure. But for now, India are very heavy favourites. Unless Bangladesh can fix their batting depth and tighten up their powerplay containment, they may remain dark horses by name only. This match will show how much Bangladesh have progressed and if they can legitimately challenge India at this Asia Cup.

Bangladesh kept their Super Four ambitions with a nail-biting 8-run victory over Afghanistan in Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 at Abu Dhabi. Having won the toss, Bangladesh chose to bat first and managed to score a decent 154/5 in 20 overs with plenty of contributions from the top and middle order. In reply, Afghanistan's chase faltered in the middle and despite some spirited mini-fights from Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib, bowled for 146 in 20 overs to hand Bangladesh an 8-run win. Mustafizur Rahman (3/28) and Nasum Ahmed (2/11) starred with the ball, while Afghans couldn’t sustain momentum. Below are the main reasons for Afghanistan defeat:

1. Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling under pressure

Bangladesh's bowlers, led by Mustafizur Rahman (3/28) and Nasum Ahmed (2/11) took early wickets and continued to take wickets. Their tight spells, particularly at the death, choked Afghanistan's scoring and halted any momentum.

2. Middle-order collapse derailed the chase

Afghanistan lost four wickets in between 10-15 overs, as they went from 62/4 to needing huge hits on a regular basis. Gulbadin Naib’s mistimed slog and Rashid Khan leaving sealed their fate.

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3. Failing to build a late-over partnership

There was a mini-resurgence with Rashid Khan (20 off 11) and AZmatullah Omarzai in the final overs, but by then the required run rate had soared. Missed singles, a run-out (Karim Janat), and tight fielding from Bangladesh ended their fight.

Mustafizur Rahman took a stunning catch to disturb Hong Kong's confident batting during the 3rd game of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. In the 12th over of the first innings, Rahman completed a flying catch to dismiss Zeeshan Ali, a set opener of the Hong Kong cricket team. 

On September 11, 2025, Bangladesh began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign through a match against Hong Kong. On paper, Bangladesh is ahead of their opponent. Things started to look more competitive, when Hong Kong started to bat in the first innings at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. They looked more confident while batting on a fresh pitch, against the experienced cricketers like Taskin Ahmed, Mahedi Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman. 

On the top of Hong Kong's batting line-up, Zeeshan Ali was playing the anchor role to provide his innings some stability. While the opener tried to hold the innings, other batters were in the attempt to rotate the strike rate as much as possible. Here Bangladesh spotted their opportunity to strike. Tanzim Hasan Sakib did exactly for which skipper Litton Das assigned him for the 12th over of the Innings. Though, without the effort from Rahman, Sakib might have to wait more for the important wicket. 

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Bangladesh star Mustafizur Rahman took a stunning catch in Asia Cup 2025

Ali had no option but to go big, as his strike rate was looking suitably appropriate for a T20I game. Against the pacer, the right-handed batter swung his bat aggressively. But the extra pace and the bounce generated by Sakib did not provide the batter enough space for making a sweet contact. The ball got the height, but not the distance to clear the rope. 

Mustafizur Rahman spotted the ball in the sky and started to run back. He kept running and after making some ground he stretched his body to grab the ball. Rahman landed on the ground hard, but his hold was strong enough to complete the catch. Ali departed for 30 off 34. 

Watch the catch here

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Hong Kong has started its Asia Cup campaign with a loss against Afghanistan in the first game. They will be hoping to bounce back and score another win against Bangladesh in the T20 format. 

On the other hand, Bangladesh will be hoping for a positive start in their first game for the Asia Cup 2025. Considering their recent performances against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh. The two teams have met only once in the T20 format, and surprisingly, Hong Kong has come out as the winner.

BAN vs HK Match Details

Date: 11th September, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

BAN vs HK Weather Report

Clear weather

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Top Batters BAN vs HK

• Nizakat Khan (HK) - 39 runs in this tournament 

• Yasim Murtaza (HK) - 16 runs in this tournament 

• Aizaz Khan (HK) - 6 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler BAN vs HK

• Ayush Shukla (HK) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

• Kinchit Shah (HK) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

• Ehsan Khan (HK) - 1 wicket in this tournament 

BAN vs HK Recent Performance

BAN vs HK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If BAN bats first

• First Innings score prediction- BAN is expected to score 170-185 runs

• Result prediction- BAN will win the match by 70-80 runs

Scenario 2- If the HK bats first

• First Innings score prediction- HK is expected to score 100-110 runs.

• Result prediction- BAN will win the match by 7 wickets 

BAN vs HK Predicted Playing XI

Bangladesh (BAN) Playing XI 

Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.

Hong Kong (UAE) Playing XI 

Zeeshan Ali (wk), Babar Hayat, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Challu, Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah, Yasim Murtaza (c), Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan.

BAN vs HK Complete Squad

Bangladesh - 

Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin.

Hong Kong -

Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan.

BAN vs HK Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Bangladesh to win

We predict that Bangladesh will win this Asia Cup 2025 match. Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das and Taskin Ahmed will be key players to watch out for.

During the 2022 Men’s Asia Cup in the shortest format, Bangladesh featured in two group-stage games and lost both fixtures against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka by a significant margin. They couldn’t qualify for the Super Four stage of the competition, but they will now hope to turn the tables and deliver a better performance.

Bangladesh came into the Asia Cup 2025 with a 2-0 home T20I series victory over the Netherlands. In those games, they displayed fabulous batting and bowling performances, respectively. However, it could have been better had they played against a stronger side to polish their skills in a better way.

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Bangladesh’s squad for Men’s Asia Cup 2025- Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Shaif Uddin.

Bangladesh will begin their campaign on September 11 against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi before shifting their focus to the second encounter against Sri Lanka two days later at the same venue.

Let’s take a look at the top 3 players to watch from Bangladesh ahead of the Asia Cup 2025

3. Litton Das

The Bangladesh captain and the wicket-keeper batter, Litton Das, has been a crucial member of the shortest format. In the recently concluded T20I series against the Dutch side, the right-handed batter smacked 145 runs in three innings with two half-centuries at the best score of 73, thanks to two half-centuries.

Das has overall smacked 2437 runs in 108 innings at an average of around 24 and a strike rate of 126.46, thanks to 14 half-centuries at the best score of 83 runs. In all T20 formats, the veteran batter has bagged 5668 runs in 241 innings at an average of 24.75 and a strike rate of 127.48, notching 33 half-centuries and one century at the best score of unbeaten 125 runs.

In the 2024/25 BPL season, the wicket-keeper batter clubbed 368 runs in 11 innings for the DKA at an average of 36.80 and a strike rate of 143.19, with the help of two fifties and one century.

2. Mustafizur Rahman

The left-arm Bangladesh fast bowler, Mustafizur Rahman, has been a huge member of the Asian side in the shortest format. Especially during the death overs, Rahman has earned success using his variations and cutters with the ball, making it incredibly hard for the batters to play the big shots around the park.

In the home T20I series, he picked up four wickets to prove his incredible touch with the ball. In 112 innings of the shortest format, Rahman has bagged 142 wickets at an average of 20.84 and a strike rate of 17.1 and an economy rate of 7.30, thanks to three four-wicket hauls and a couple of five-wicket hauls.

Overall, in the 289 innings of the T20s for various franchises around the world, Mustafizur has grabbed 365 wickets in 289 innings at an average of 21.41 and a strike rate of 17.2 and an economy rate of 7.44, with the help of six four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls.

1. Taskin Ahmed

The 30-year-old Bangladesh fast bowler, Taskin Ahmed, can use the new ball and shine during the first six overs of the innings to get help off the surface and make inroads for the team. If he picks up wickets inside the power play, then it will be beneficial for the Bangladesh spinners to come stronger in the middle overs.

In 76 innings of the T20Is, Taskin has picked up 94 wickets at an average of under 22, a strike rate of 17.3, and an economy rate of 7.56, thanks to three four-wicket hauls at the best bowling figure of 4/16 in an inning. In the T20s, the right-arm pacer has overall bagged 242 wickets in 184 innings at an average of 21.27 and a strike rate of 16.2.

Taskin is expected to open the bowling for the Bangladesh side in the Asia Cup, and if he does well, then it will be easier for the other bowlers to hold up the middle overs of their bowling.

Delhi Capitals (DC) got their major boost with the news that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will join their camp for the rest of the league matches of the IPL 2025 season, after May 17, when the tournament was resumed from a week-long break because of the India-Pakistan tensions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued Rahman a No Objection Certificate (NOC) valid until May 24, where he can play DC's last three league matches, as reported by Cricbuzz on May 16, 2025. Rahman, obtaining a local No Objection Certificate (NOC) and replacing Jake Fraser-McGurk due to personal reasons, is scheduled to travel to India following the 1st T20I between UAE and Bangladesh on May 17.

Rahman's signing is timely for DC, who are in 5th place on the points table with 13 points from 11 games and will require performances of strength if they are to earn a place in the playoffs. The 29-year-old left-arm pacer, who was signed for INR 6 crore, possesses loads of experience with 61 wickets from 57 IPL games, including an impressive 2024 IPL season for Chennai Super Kings with 14 wickets from nine outings. Though his services during the league phase are limited, as he is scheduled to fly out with Bangladesh to play a five-match T20I series against Pakistan from May 25, which coincides with the playoffs of the IPL.

Even as his arrival has been confirmed, DC has had to battle overseas player unavailability, with Mitchell Starc also choosing to skip in order to get ready for the World Test Championship final. Rahman's comeback, though, has generated mixed opinions, as some social media users, with the #BoycottDelhiCapitals hashtag, lambasted the franchise for signing a Bangladeshi player during times of geopolitical tensions. However, DC's administration, headed by Captain Axar Patel, will hope Rahman can add strength to their bowling unit.

Rahman's Influence on DC's Playoff Charge

Mustafizur Rahman's capacity to perform in all stages of an innings, especially with his cutters and variations, renders him a valuable addition to DC when they play the Mumbai Indians on May 21 at Wankhede Stadium. His earlier stay with DC from 2022 to 2023, in which he picked 18 wickets in 16 games, brings familiarity to his position in the team.

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But DC will have to prepare for the playoffs in the absence of Rahman since his NOC is ending on May 24, ahead of Qualifier 1 on May 30. With other overseas players such as Tristan Stubbs potentially leaving early too, DC will have to use Rahman's presence to the fullest in the league stage to gain a top-four spot in the rearranged IPL 2025 season that ends on June 3.

The announcement was made by Delhi Capitals. Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman will play for the team for the rest of the 18th IPL season. The IPL press release confirming the news also mentioned the amount of money. The left-arm pacer from Bangladesh is being signed by Delhi for ₹6 crore.

However, Mustafiz is joining the team when only a few matches are left. Delhi has three league matches remaining, and the number could increase if they reach the playoffs. The question is, even if the ₹6 crore deal is confirmed, will Mustafiz get the full amount for playing just a few matches?

Mustafiz has been called up by Delhi as a replacement player. In the IPL, players can be replaced on or before the 12th league match. In that case, the reason must be an injury or illness. Delhi has taken Mustafiz as a replacement for Jack Fraser-McGurk. However, this Australian player is not injured or sick. Like many other foreign players, McGurk left India when the IPL was postponed on May 9 due to India-Pakistan tensions.

Also, it is still uncertain whether Australian pacer Mitchell Starc will return to India to play the remaining matches of the IPL. That is why the IPL authorities have allowed franchises to bring in replacements in this special situation.

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The question is: will Mustafiz get the full ₹6 crore even though he is joining at the last moment? The answer is simple — No. He will not get the full amount.

According to IPL rules, if a player joins as a replacement in the middle of the season, he is paid on a pro-rata basis. This means the total amount is divided based on the number of matches in the season, and the player is paid only for the matches remaining. In this case, the player doesn't need to take the field — being part of the squad is enough.

If Mustafiz joins Delhi Capitals and the team has three matches left, he will get the portion of ₹6 crore that matches those three games, whether he plays or not. If he does play, he will also get a separate match fee.

According to clause 6.6 of the IPL rules, the fee of a replacement player cannot be more than the contract amount of the original player. The replacement’s payment is reduced depending on how many matches had already been played before he joined (pro-rata payments rule).

Delhi had bought Fraser-McGurk, the player Mustafiz replaced, for ₹9 crore. Following the rules, Mustafiz was signed for ₹6 crore. But his actual payment will depend on how many matches Delhi play after his arrival.

Also, such replacement signings are valid for only one season. So, even if Delhi wants to keep Mustafiz, they cannot retain him next season. He will have to enter the auction again.