Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
Kick-Off Time: 15:00 (AEST)
Stadium: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Afghanistan will battle Bangladesh at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi in the second game of a three-game series. Afghanistan lead the series 1-0. Can they win the series here or will Bangladesh draw level? Let's dive into the preview and offer predictions.
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- Match: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
- Date: Saturday, 11th October 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 15:00 (AEST)
- Stadium: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Interesting Facts About Teams
A win for Afghanistan in this game would mean the third consecutive bilateral ODI series win against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh have lost three games in their last four ODIs.
Afghanistan lead 3-2 in their last five ODIs against Bangladesh.
Weather Report before the Match
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is forecast to have a weather of temperature of 30°C, 60% and 70% humidity levels and the wind speed is expected to be arround six kmph. No rain is expected at any point in time in the game. The surface of the stadium has always favoured bowlers, and batters should always be cautious of risky shots that can lead to easy dismissals. Above all, the ground is good for the game of cricket.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Chances of Winning
Afghanistan got the first win in this series and their target will be to secure the win as soon as possible in this game but despite coming into this game as the underdogs, Bangladesh are one side that can never be written off, especiall while playing against Afghanistan. For me, it is an open game and anybody can win.
Afghanistan's chance of winning - 61%
Bangladesh's chance of winning - 39%
Afghanistan Preview
Afghanistan are currently leading this series after a great game in the first game. They had previously lost in the T20Is to Bangladesh and the win is one step into getting a deserve comeback. In the first game, they secured a five-wicket win after an excellent game from bowlers, Rashid Khan (3/38) and Azmatullah Omarzai (3/40). The team chased down the target in 47.1 overs and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50) and Rahmat Shah (50) were instrumental in the game while Omarzai (40) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (33*) were there to defend the win to the very end. With a 1-0 lead in the series, Afghanistan have less pressure on them to secure another win. A win for them in this game would mean the third consecutive bilateral ODI series win against Bangladesh.
Key Players: Bernard Scholtz, Gerhard Erasmus, Zane Green
Afghanistan Players List
Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (WK), Bernard Schlotz, Ruben Trumplemann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Jan-Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Max Heingo, Jan-Izak de Villiers
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh hope to bounce back in this series when it really matters in this game after slipping to a five-wicket loss to Afghanistan in the first game of this series. The team had a strong start with a promising 101-run fourth-wicket partnership between Towhid Hridoy (56 off 85 balls) and Mehidy Hasan Miraz (60 off 87 balls), which saw them at 154/3, Bangladesh collapsed to 221 all out in 48.5 overs, losing six wickets for just 52 runs. This game room for their opponent to successfully chased the target with 2.5 overs to spare. They will now need to get themselves together and bounce back. The team have now lost three games in their last four ODIs.
Key Players: Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira
Bangladesh Players List
Donovan Ferreira (c), Nandre Burger, Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock, Bjorn Fortuin, Reeza Hendricks, Rubin Hermann, Rivaldo Moonsamy, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Andile Simelane, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams, Ottneil Baartman
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Head-to-Head
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have met a total of 20 times in the ODIs, with Bangladesh taking the lead with eleven wins and Afghanistan have nine. However, Afghanistan lead 3-2 in their last five ODIs against Bangladesh.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total - 20
- Bangladesh - 11
- Afghanistan - 09
- Draw - 00
- No Result - 00
Who will win the match, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday’s Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI match 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives Afghanistan a 61% chance of beating Bangladesh in the ODI match.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Prediction
Afghanistan might have won the first game of this series, but they have not been exceptional against Bangladesh right from time. Bangladesh hold the edge in their head-to-head meetings and despite their display in their last game I think they will bounce back here. At the individual half-century score and I expect him to continue his fine form in this game.
Our first prediction is Bangladesh’s Top Batter — Mehidy Hasan Miraz — 2.90 for Bc.game Bookmakers
Our second Prediction is Bangladesh to win — 2.42 odds for 1xBet Bookmaker
Our Third Prediction is Mehidy Hasan Miraz to score 50 — 1st innings - 4.80 odds for Dafabet bookmaker
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