Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A Match 8 Prediction: Who Will Win Today Match?

BAN-A vs AFG-A, Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, Match 8: Bangladesh A will take on Afghanistan A in Match No. 8 of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Monday, November 17. Both teams will enter this match after winning their respective previous matches.

Bangladesh A achieved a target of 168 runs against Hong Kong in just 11 overs in their first match of the tournament. Habibur Rahman Sohan's explosive innings of 100 not out off 35 balls completely demolished the opposition.

For Afghanistan A, four wickets (4 for 45 in 4 overs) and a quickfire half-century from Sediqullah Atal (54 off 27 balls) ensured a three-wicket victory. The match was a thrilling one, and Afghanistan A almost secured victory.

Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A Match Details

• Date: November 17, 2025
• Time: 08:00 PM (IST)
• Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
• Match: BAN-A vs AFG-A Match 8th
• Series: ACC Mens Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025

BAN-A vs AFG-A Pitch Report

Batting at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium has been relatively easier than bowling.

• The pitch is generally batsman-friendly, with the average score in recent T20 matches at this ground being around 198 runs.
• It offers good support for fast bowlers, with 31 wickets taken by them in the last five matches, indicating good pace and bounce early on.
• Spinners also come into play in the later stages (after 10-15 overs) as the pitch slows down slightly, providing turn and variation.
• Teams winning the toss tend to bowl first and chase, with around 60% of teams choosing to chase in recent matches.
• The weather is expected to be mostly clear, with a chance of light rain, but this is unlikely to have much impact on the match.

Who will win todays 8th match between Bangladesh-A vs Afghanistan-A?

Aaj ka AFG-A vs BAN-A match kon jeetega: The eighth match of the ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 between Bangladesh A and Afghanistan A is expected to be a close contest today, with Afghanistan A considered the slight favorite.

• Afghanistan A's chances of winning are 59% based on their recent strong performances, including a victory over Sri Lanka A in the tournament. Key players like Sediqullah Atal and AM Ghazanfar are in excellent form.
• Bangladesh A have a 41% chance of winning. Thanks to Habibur Rahman Sohan's explosive batting and Ripan Mondol's strong bowling, they got off to a good start with a resounding victory over Hong Kong.
• The toss and opening innings strategies could be crucial, as teams will prefer to bowl first and chase targets.

Overall, experts consider Afghanistan A the favorite to win, but Bangladesh A's strong lineup and recent performance make this a competitive match.

BAN-A vs AFG-A Match Playing 11

Bangladesh A (BAN-A) Playing 11: 1. Habibur Rahman, 2. Yasir Ali Chowdhury, 3. Jishan Alam, 4. Akbar Ali(C), 5. Rakibul Hasan, 6. Mahidul Islam Ankon(WK), 7. Meherob Hasan, 8. Abu Hider Rony, 9. Zawad Abrar, 10. Ripon Mondol, 11. Abdul Gaffar

Afghanistan A (AFG-A) Playing 11: 1. Noor Ul Rahman(WK), 2. Mohammad Ishaq(WK), 3. Sediqullah Atal, 4. Zubaid Akbari, 5. Darwish Rasooli, 6. Farmanullah, 7. Qais Ahmad, 8. Nangeyalia Kharote, 9. Khalel Ahmad, 10. Faridoon Dawoodzai, 11. Bilal Sami

Also Read: How to Watch BAN-A vs AFG-A Match 8, Live Streaming and Telecast, November 17, 2025

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