Can Bangladesh Keep Their Super Four Chances Alive?

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|16-09-2025

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing 11: Litton Das-led Bangladesh will square off against Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan in the 9th match of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 16 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan has made a solid start in the Asia Cup campaign with a win against Hong Kong. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has one win out of two games, and the result of the upcoming game will have a major impact on their super four qualification.

Bangladesh and Afghanistan has met on 12 occasions in T20Is where Bangladesh has five wins while Afghanistan has seven wins.

BAN vs AFG Weather Report

According to Accuweather, the temperature will be ranging between 30 and 38 degrees Celsius and players will hot at Abu Dhabi.

With partial cloud cover, the humidity will go upto 78%. With less chances for rain, we can expect full 40 over innings at Abu Dhabi.

BAN vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch at Abu Dhabi traditionally offers balanced condtions. Evening often bring dew to make the ball skid onto the pitch nicely. Batting should become easier and more consistent under the night conditions.

The conditions is expected to provide bounce and carry in early overs which helps fast bowlers. Spinners could come into play in the middle overs. Dew will likely to set in later, making it difficult for spinners in the second innings.

However, the spinners dont get significant and must be accurate in their line and length to succeed at this venue.

BAN vs AFG Probable Playing 11

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (C/WK), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Mustamfizur Rahman

Afghanistan

Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Prophet, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Am Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi