AFG vs BAN Match Prediction: 2nd T20I, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025 

AFG vs BAN: Bangladesh recorded an easy win in the first game to take a 1-0 lead. Now, these two teams will be facing each other in the second T20I. This game will start at 8 PM IST on Friday at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This match will decide which way this series is heading.

Bangladesh Preview 

Bangladesh put up a clinical show as they beat Afghanistan in the first game. They made some notable changes to their batting unit, which worked well for them. Now, they will be hoping to get a win and win the series as well. It will be the first series win for Jaker Ali as captain.

• Key Batter: Parvez Emon and Tanzid Hasan scored a fifty each in the last game and will be the ones to watch out for.
• Captaincy: Captain Jaker Ali did well with the gloves, but it is about his batting, which will be tested.
• Batting Strength: Both scored half-centuries, and Bangladesh also have some good batters in the middle order, who are doing well.
• Bowling Attack: The bowling has been superb for Bangladesh. Mustafizur and Taskin are taking wickets up front, and Rishad and Mehidy are putting on the brakes in the middle overs.

Afghanistan Preview 

Afghanistan have always been a good bowling side, but it is their batting which needs to click. The last few games have seen a poor batting performance, and they need to work on it to level this series.

• Batting: Gurbaz, Atal, and Zadran are the key batters. They have not fired in the last few games, which has cost Afghanistan badly. Now, they have found runs from their top order.
• Bowling: Rashid Khan has been doing well and took four wickets. But the absence of Farooqi and Naveen is the reason that they are not able to take early wickets. So, Afghanistan need early wickets with the ball.

Match Details – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch and Weather Report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium is not that venue where you can play your shots riding on the bounce. It has a slow wicket, where the bounce is uneven, which makes it tough to execute big shots. Spinners will get good help, and there will be grip. Even slower ones from fast bowlers will be effective. Because of dew, chasing is a good option at this venue.

The weather for Friday evening in Sharjah will be hot and humid, where the maximum temperature will reach up to 34°C with 55 percent humidity.

AFG vs BAN Head to Head Record 

AFG vs BAN Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match 

Top Batters 

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a good innings, and he is someone who can play aggressively and put the opposition under pressure.
• Ibrahim Zadran (AFG):  Ibrahim Zadran is another Afghan batter who can play a long innings and can adjust well according to the situation.
• Tanzid Tamim (BAN):  Tanzid Tamim scored a good fifty in the last game and took on the bowlers from the start. He has been in good form with the bat.
• Parvez Emon (BAN):  Parvez Emon scored a counter-attacking fifty and was the key reason that Bangladesh won the game.

Top Bowlers 

• Tanzib Sakib (BAN): Tanzib Sakib has been pretty good with the new ball and is hitting the right length according to the pitch.
• Rishad Hossain (BAN): Rishad Hossain has been pretty impressive with the old ball. He is turning the ball both ways and is difficult to pick.
• Rashid Khan (AFG):  Rashid Khan bowled a great spell of 4/18, and he is the biggest threat for Bangladesh in this game.
• Fareed Malik (AFG):  Fareed Malik will have a big role in this game. He needs to take early wickets to put Bangladesh under pressure.

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

Afghanistan have had some below-par performances with the bat. They need to work on their batting plans, or else they will suffer yet another defeat. But as of now, Bangladesh are looking good for another win here. They have done well in both departments and have the momentum on their side.

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.