AFG vs BAN 1st ODI Match Prediction 2025
AFG vs BAN Match Overview
Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to lock horns in the first ODI of their three-match series in the UAE on Wednesday, October 8, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Coming off a dominant performance in the T20I series, where Bangladesh whitewashed Afghanistan, both teams will be eager to assert themselves in the 50-over format. So let’s have a look at AFG vs BAN 1st ODI Match Prediction.
Afghanistan Team Preview
Afghanistan will be looking to bounce back after their disappointing T20I outing. Led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, the team boasts experienced players such as Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who will play a key role in stabilizing the innings. The Afghan squad will rely heavily on their spin attack, led by Rashid Khan, who is just one wicket shy of 200 ODI scalps. Rashid’s variations and ability to control the middle overs make him a potential match-winner for Afghanistan. Openers Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be crucial in providing a solid start, setting the platform for the middle order to build a competitive total.
Bangladesh Team Preview
Bangladesh enters the series with high confidence after a clean sweep in the T20Is. Under the captaincy of Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the Bangla Tigers will aim to continue their dominance over Afghanistan. Key players like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mustafizur Rahman, and Jaker Ali will be pivotal in ensuring Bangladesh stays ahead. Najmul Hossain Shanto, in particular, could play a crucial role with the bat, anchoring the innings and guiding the team during the middle overs. Meanwhile, Mustafizur’s experience and ability to swing the ball early on will be a challenge for the Afghan batters.
Pitch Report and Conditions
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium has historically offered assistance to bowlers, especially pacers, with some early movement off the pitch. Spinners, however, are expected to come into play as the match progresses. Dew in the evening could favor the chasing side, making the toss an important factor.
Head-to-Head Record
In recent head-to-head encounters, Bangladesh leads Afghanistan 11-8 in ODIs, giving them a psychological edge heading into this series opener.
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Predicted Playing XIs
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami.
Bangladesh: Mohammad Naim, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Jaker Ali (WK), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Rishad Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Saif Hassan, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed.
Match Prediction
Considering recent form and squad strength, Bangladesh is favored to win today’s clash. If Afghanistan bats first, a total around 250-260 seems achievable, but Bangladesh is likely to chase it down comfortably. If Bangladesh bats first, they could post 280-290, putting pressure on Afghanistan.
While cricket is never predictable, fans can expect an exciting contest, with Bangladesh holding a slight edge over Afghanistan in this opening ODI.
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