Bangladesh will face Afghanistan in Match No. 9 of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, today, September 16.
Bangladesh started the tournament strongly with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong, but their momentum was halted after a six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Afghanistan are riding high on confidence after a commanding 94-run victory against Hong Kong and will look to extend their winning form.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: AI prediction
We have asked Artificial Intelligence (AI) bots ChatGPT and Perplexity about who will win tonight’s Asia Cup 2025 match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Both ChatGPT and Perplexity favoured Afghanistan by analysing stats of both teams.
“Afghanistan are more likely to win this match, given their recent form, head-to-head advantage and overall balance. But it won’t be an easy match — Bangladesh could upset if things go their way,” ChatGPT predicted.
Perplexity also backed Afghanistan, noting, “Afghanistan are more likely to win today’s match, but a closely-fought contest is expected based on recent form and rivalry history.”
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Key players to watch
All eyes will be on Bangladesh skipper and captain Litton Das, who could emerge as the best batter in this clash. He has already impressed in the tournament, scoring a match-winning 59 against Hong Kong and adding 28 runs against Sri Lanka. Currently, the leading run-scorer of the tournament, Das will be aiming to continue his rich form.
On the bowling front, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai stands out as a potential game-changer. Against Hong Kong, he bowled two overs, picked up a wicket, and conceded just four runs. With his ability to deliver in crunch situations, Omarzai will play a vital role in Afghanistan’s chances against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Head-to-head record
The contest between Bangladesh and Afghanistan has developed into an exciting rivalry in a short span of time. Since 2014, the two teams have met five times in the Asia Cup, across both ODI and T20 formats.
Afghanistan holds the edge with three victories, while Bangladesh has managed two wins. Among Bangladesh’s triumphs was a thrilling close finish in 2018, whereas Afghanistan’s highlight came with a dominant win in 2022.