AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025, 1st T20I

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series, 2025, will begin on Thursday. The tour will consist of 3 T20I matches. The contest will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Indian fans will be able to witness this game at 8:30 PM on 2nd October. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, AFG vs BAN, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best AFG vs BAN today Dream11 team prediction.

AFG vs BAN Match Preview

Bangladesh is currently ranked in ninth position in the ICC rankings, while Afghanistan are in tenth place. Afghanistan and Bangladesh have played a total of 13 T20I matches so far. Afghanistan has won 7 out of these 19 matches, while Bangladesh has won the remaining six games.

Afghanistan's recent form is not good; they failed to make the Super Four in the Asia Cup and finished in third place in the Group Stage, and also lost five of their last 8 T20Is. Bangladesh, on the other hand, despite making it to the Super Four, failed to pose any threat to Pakistan and India, losing both encounters by a good margin.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Details

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats

• The stats for the AFG vs BAN are not available, as this will be the first match of this three-match T20I series. Let's take a look at who could be key performers according to our AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction.
• Afghanistan's opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who has scored 1838 runs in 74 matches he played, can be the player to look out for, according to our AFG vs BAN Dream 11 Prediction.
• Leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who is the leading wicket-taker for the Afghanistan team with 173 wickets in 103 matches, can be the leading wicket-taker in the match, according to our AFG vs BAN Dream11 team Prediction.
• Bangladesh batsman Towhid Hridoy, who has scored 1048 runs in 52 matches, can be a crucial player, according to our AFG vs BAN Dream11 team Prediction.
• Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who has taken 151 wickets in 119 matches he played, can be the key player, according to our AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction.

AFG vs BAN Injury Updates

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, for the first T20I of this series. Fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from the previous games to be included in this exciting encounter.

AFG vs BAN Toss Prediction

We can expect the Afghanistan skipper, Rashid Khan, to win the toss and choose to bat first in the first T20I of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025. Due to pitch analysis and the chasing record of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, it is suitable for the team to opt for batting after winning the toss in this upcoming game.

Record of Chasing Teams at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Chasing is tough on this pitch as compared to batting first at this venue. A total of 72 matches have been played here, where 28 matches have been won by a team while chasing. On the other hand, 44 games have been won by a team while batting first.

AFG vs BAN Probable Playing 11

Both teams have incredible players who have the potential to be match-winners and are well-deserved to be included in their respective teams' playing 11. Let's take a look at who could be part of the AFG vs BAN Playing 11.

Bangladesh Playing 11

Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (c & wk), Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mustafizur Rahman.

Afghanistan Playing 11

Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mohammad Ishaq, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharfuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmed Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The stats of the players who are the highest run scorers and the highest wicket takers, who are also featured in this upcoming match, are not available, as this will be the first match of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025. Let's take a look at who could be the highest run scorers and the highest wicket takers in this upcoming match.

AFG vs BAN Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Azmatullah Omarzai and Rashid Khan emerged as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
• For vice-captaincy choices, one of the best openers in the world, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi are the perfect choices for vice-captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this year.

Top Picks for AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

• Saif Hassan was the leading run getter for Bangladesh in the recent Asia Cup in the UAE, as he scored 178 runs in four matches.
• One of the best spinners in the world, Rashid Khan, will be the key player in this AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction. He picked up three wickets in three matches in the Asia Cup.

Budget Picks for AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction

• Sediqullah Atal is a talented left-hand batsman who scored 91 runs in three matches at an average of 45 in the Asia Cup.
• Towhid Hridoy is the standout batter for Bangladesh and has played 52 T20I matches for his country and scored 1048 runs. He will be a budget pick in the AFG vs BAN Dream11 match.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keepers: R Gurbaz
• Batters: S Hassan, T Hridoy, S Atal, I Zadran
• All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omerzai, R Hossain
• Bowlers: T Ahmed, M Rahman, Rashid Khan

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keepers: R Gurbaz
• Batters: S Hassan, T Hridoy, I Zadran
• All-rounders: M Nabi, A Omerzai, R Hossain, M Shak
• Bowlers: T Ahmed, N Ahmad, Rashid Khan

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025 Players to Avoid

N Hasan and R Shah are the players who could be avoided for your AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction team, as both players are not rated highly in the top picks in Dream11. Because of their performance in the previous game, they can be overlooked compared to their other teammates in this upcoming game.

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

• The Sharjah weather is expected to be perfect for cricket, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 36°C. There is no indication of rain threat for the entire duration of the game, with the precipitation of 0%.
• According to the Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch report, the pitch is quite helpful to batters as well as bowlers. Batters can trust the bounce of the pitch and play their shots freely. The Pacers can look forward to swinging the ball and troubling the batters. The average first-innings score at this venue is 160 runs.

AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records

Bangladesh and Afghanistan have faced each other in 13 matches in T20. Out of these 13 games, Bangladesh have won 6, whereas Afghanistan have come out victorious on 7 occasions

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction

It is going to be an epic encounter between AFG vs BAN. There has been a great rivalry between them; however, Afghanistan has an upper hand against Bangladesh by 7-6. As per our deep analysis, we can predict that Afghanistan will win the 1st T20I match of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I Series 2025. The likes of Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rashid Khan will be key players to watch out for

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction Today

Looking at the bowling strength of both teams, they are capable of restricting the other side to under 140 bowling first. It is a neck-and-neck competition between the two, with Afghanistan having a slight edge going into this match

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