Who Will Win today 1st T20? Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Preview & Prediction
By Akshay - Oct 02, 2025 04:08 PMLast updated on Oct 02, 2025 04:36 PM
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20 prediction: The six-match white-ball series between Afghanistan (AFG) and Bangladesh (BAN) begins with the first T20I on Thursday, October 2 at 8:30 PM (IST) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
AFG vs BAN 1st T20 Match Previews
Afghanistan had a disappointing performance in the recent continental competition. Considered a favorite by fans and cricket pundits, some even hoping to reach the final, they were eliminated in the group stage. The Rashid Khan-led team will look to make up for their mistakes and put in a better performance.
On the other hand, Bangladesh had a golden opportunity to reach the final. However, they failed to chase down a target of 136 runs against Pakistan in what almost looked like a semi-final. They have several players who have contributed throughout the Asia Cup.
AFG vs BAN 1st T20 Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch for the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 1st T20I is generally dry and slow, favoring fast bowlers initially, but also favoring spinners as the game progresses. The pitch becomes slow and low, making stroke-making a bit difficult, especially in the later stages of the match. Batting first is generally advantageous here, as the team batting first has historically won more matches at this ground.
The relatively short boundary sizes can help batsmen hit the boundaries once they settle in. Overall, it is considered a balanced pitch, with moderate scoring expected, and the toss will be crucial to the outcome of the match.
Who will win today's 1st T20 match between AFG vs BAN?
Aaj ka BAN vs AFG match kon jeetega: The first T20 match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh today is expected to be a close contest. Afghanistan appears to have the upper hand due to their spin attack, which is well-suited to the slow Sharjah pitch.
However, Bangladesh's experienced top order and fast bowling make this a formidable challenge. If Afghanistan bats first and scores around 145-165, they are likely to win, while if Bangladesh bats first and scores between 160-180, they are more likely to win. Overall, Afghanistan has the upper hand on this pitch and conditions.
AFG vs BAN Match Playing 11
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 2. Sediqullah Atal, 3. Ibrahim Zadran, 4. Darwish Rasooli(C), 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Azmatullah Omarzai, 7. Abdullah Ahmadzai, 8. Rashid-Khan(C), 9. Noor Ahmad, 10. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, 11. Farid Malik
Bangladesh (BAN) Possible Playing 11: 1. Saif Hassan, 2. Mohammad Parvez-Hossain, 3. Towhid Hridoy, 4. Shamim Hossain, 5. Jaker Ali(WK)(C), 6. Nurul-Hasan(WK), 7. Rishad-Hossain Hossain, 8. Mahedi Hasan, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Tanzim Sakib, 11. Mustafizur Rahman
Also Read: AFG vs BAN 1st T20I Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch Today’s Match
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