As we enter the second match of the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20 series 2025, the Tigers will face the Afghans today at 8 PM at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. When two giants with cricketing histories meet, the Bangladesh team takes the field with full confidence, as they had defeated Afghanistan in the first match of the series. Meanwhile, Afghanistan will try to get back into form.

AFG vs BAN: Match Details

AFG vs BAN: Weather & Pitch Conditions

The weather at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE, is expected to be high temperatures between 34–35 °C. Mild wind and average rainfall are expected. The pitch condition is dry and slow. In the early overs, batters can score rapidly. Seamers can also have an impact as the pitch gets older. Toss is important. Batting first will be favourable.

AFG vs BAN: Head-to-Head Record

In the cricketing world, both are considered powerful teams. Bangladesh and Afghanistan have played each other 13 T20Is so far. Afghanistan has won 7 times, and Bangladesh has 6 wins. The competition between these two teams is quite balanced.

AFG vs BAN: Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Jaker Ali(w/c), Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman

AFG vs BAN: Winning Prediction & Top Performers

The Bangladesh tour of the UAE, highlighting the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series, started with Bangladesh securing a victory. The second match of the series is waiting for a giant clash between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. As per the previous match, Bangladesh delivered a remarkable performance in both batting and bowling, which led them to a victory by 4 wickets. Therefore, Bangladesh has more advantages. Their top batters, like Tanzid Hasan Tamim and wicket keeper Nurul Hasan, along with experienced pacer  Mustafizur Rahman suited to the UAE conditions.

For Afghanistan, the loss against Bangladesh had a negative impact. But, considering their international experience and recent T20 matches, they can make a comeback in full form. They might depend on their best three or four players. All-rounder  Mohammad Nabi and opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz can score or chase competitive totals. In terms of bowling, World-class leg spinner  Rashid Khan can offer control during the middle overs.