AFG vs BAN 2025 ODI Preview & Prediction: Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in the UAE in a high-stakes bilateral ODI on Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 15:00 IST.
Both teams come into the clash with contrasting recent forms. Bangladesh swept the T20I series 3-0, showcasing confidence and momentum. Afghanistan, meanwhile, aim to bounce back in the 50-over format, having won two of the last three ODIs against Bangladesh. Expect a competitive contest as both sides look to assert dominance.
Match Details – AFG vs BAN 2025 1st ODI
| Detail | Information |
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| Match | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI |
| Date | 8th October 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | ODI |
AFG vs BAN Team Preview & Analysis
Afghanistan
Afghanistan return to 50-over cricket after eight months, with a batting lineup led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz. Their bowling relies on pace from Azmatullah Omarzai and spin from Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi. While form has been mixed, their experience in ODIs makes them formidable.
Top Batters (Recent Matches):
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Hashmatullah Shahidi – consistent ODI performer
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Ibrahim Zadran – aggressive starts
Top Bowlers (Recent Matches):
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Rashid Khan – wicket-taking spin
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Mohammad Nabi – experienced all-rounder
Predicted XI – Afghanistan:
Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Saleem, Abdollah Ahmadzai
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh arrived high on confidence after a 3-0 T20I sweep. Led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, their batting lineup includes Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy, while the pace duo Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman spearhead the bowling attack. Their all-around balance makes them a tough opponent.
Top Batters (Recent Matches):
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Najmul Hossain Shanto – reliable top-order batsman
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Towhid Hridoy – aggressive middle-order hitter
Top Bowlers (Recent Matches):
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Taskin Ahmed – pace threat
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Mustafizur Rahman – swing and death overs specialist
Predicted XI – Bangladesh:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain
AFG vs BAN Pitch & Weather Report
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – Pitch Report:
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Pitch Condition: Balanced
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Batting Conditions: Moderate scoring
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Pace Bowling: Good bounce
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Spin Bowling: Average turn
The pitch has gotten faster in recent years. Teams batting first often aim for 320+ as the stadium favours strong totals. Toss-winning captains are likely to bat first, with six of the last nine ODIs won by the team setting a target.
Weather Conditions – Abu Dhabi:
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Sunny day with temperatures around 30–32°C
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Wind 3–6 k/h, negligible rain
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Perfect for a full day-night contest
Toss Prediction: Bat first to take advantage of Abu Dhabi’s consistent first-innings totals.
AFG vs BAN Winning Prediction
Although Bangladesh dominated the T20I series, Afghanistan’s experience in ODIs and stronger batting depth make them favourites in this clash. Expect a closer contest than the T20Is, with Afghanistan likely to edge out Bangladesh.
Prediction: Afghanistan to win and avenge T20I losses.
