The first T20I between Afghanistan and Bangladesh you’ll see on October 2, 2025, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Kickoff is 8:30 PM IST. Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan against Litton Das's Bangladesh in this UAE tour opener.
Batery Bets odds show Afghanistan at 1.60 to win, Bangladesh at 2.40.
Over 160.5 runs sits at 1.75. You get a tight contest, but Afghanistan's spin could easity lead the UAE pitch. Here's your guide.
Afghanistan's Form
Afghanistan enters after a mixed Asia Cup. They lost three of four matches and missed the Super Four. Their last five T20Is: two wins, three losses. They average 155 runs per innings and take 7.2 wickets.
You back Sediqullah Atal with 245 runs this year. Rashid Khan grabs 12 wickets. Ibrahim Zadran adds stability at the top.
Injuries hit hard. No major updates, but Gulbadin Naib recovers from a knock.
Tactics shine in spin-friendly Sharjah. Rashid's googly turns games. Expect them to defend 160.
Rashid said, "We learn from the Asia Cup. Bangladesh knows our attack, but home soil favors us."
Bangladesh's Form
Bangladesh came off back-to-back losses. They won three of seven recent T20Is. Asia Cup brought two group wins and Super Four entry. They average 148 runs and concede 152.
Taskin Ahmed leads with 20 wickets. Saif Hassan scored 226 runs in six Asia Cup innings.
Litton Das anchors, but middle order wobbles. Towhid Hridoy provides quick cameos.
Pace attack suits dew factor, but spin exposure hurts. They chase well, winning four of six.
Litton noted, "Afghanistan's spinners challenge us. We focus on top-order partnerships.
Head-to-Head Stats
Afghanistan edged Bangladesh 7-6 in 13 T20Is. Matches average 310 runs total.
Date
Result
Margin
Sep 16, 2025
Bangladesh won
5 wickets
Nov 11, 2024
Afghanistan won
8 wickets
Nov 9, 2024
Bangladesh won
4 wickets
Jul 6, 2024
Afghanistan won
2 runs
Mar 4, 2024
Afghanistan won
5 wickets
Last five: Three over 160.5 runs. Afghanistan win 60% at Sharjah.
Key Match Factors
Sharjah pitch favors spin, averaging 6.8 wickets per innings. Dew helps chasing—teams win 65% second. Afghanistan's 7.5 economy vs Bangladesh's 8.2 spells trouble. SofaScore stats show Rashid's 22% dot balls. CricTracker tips Atal for 30+ runs.
Our Prediction
Afghanistan will win by 12 runs.
They post 168/6, Bangladesh fall to 156/8. Rashid's four-fer breaks the chase. You pick over 160.5—hits in 70% H2H.
Bet Afghanistan to Win (1.60) - Spin edge seals it.
Over 160.5 Runs (1.75) - Big hitters like Atal smash boundaries.
Rashid Khan Top Wicket-Taker (2.50) - His leg-spin owns Bangladesh.
