Akshay Thakur - Saturday, Oct 11, 2025Afganistan vs Bangladesh 2nd ODI Pitch Report: Afghanistan registered a resounding five-wicket victory in the first ODI of the limited-overs series against Bangladesh on Wednesday. The Afghan team currently leads the series 1-0 with two matches remaining. The two teams will face each other again on Saturday, October 11, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
After losing the T20 series, Afghanistan made a strong comeback in the first match of the ODI leg. Batting first, Bangladesh scored 221 runs thanks to half-centuries from Towhid Hridoy and Mehidy Hasan Miraz. However, bowlers like Rashid Khan (3/38) and Azmatullah Umarzai (3/40) restricted Afghanistan to a low score.
In reply, Afghanistan achieved the target in 47.1 overs. After losing early wickets, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50) and Rahmat Shah (50) steadied the innings, while Umarzai (40) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (33*) led the team to an easy victory.
The second match is also being played on the same ground, so the Shahidi-led team will be full of confidence and will hope to win the three-match series with a win. While the visitors will be looking to make a comeback in the series.
AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI Pitch Report: The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium for the 2nd ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on October 11, 2025, is favorable for batsmen and offers some initial assistance to fast bowlers. The pitch generally provides consistent bounce and pace for batsmen, making stroke play easier in the early stages. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down slightly, allowing spinners to be effective in the middle overs.
Dew is often a factor in evening matches at this ground, making the outfield faster and the ball easier to slide onto the bat, aiding teams chasing. Historically, teams batting later at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium have had a good chance due to these conditions.
Overall, this surface provides a balanced contest between bat and ball, with early swing for fast bowlers and useful turn for spinners later in the innings. Depending on the match situation and playing conditions, a score of around 165-170 runs can be competitive here.
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| Total matches: | 55 |
| Wins batting first: | 36 |
| Wins bowling first: | 19 |
| Average first innings score: | 251 |
| Average second innings score: | 207 |
| Highest total: | 343/4 |
| Lowest total: | 63/10 |
| Highest chase: | 295/8 |
| Lowest defended: | 180/3 |
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11:Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Bashir Ahmad, Rahmat Shah, Allah Mohammad, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Nangeyalia Kharote
Bangladesh Predicted Playing 11: Jaker Ali (wk), Nurul Hasan, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tanvir Islam
