AFG vs BAN Prediction, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Winner, Team, Playing XI and Pitch Report

Afghanistan will face off with Bangladesh in the first match of a three-game ODI series at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, October 8.

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Afghanistan, led by Hasmatullah Shahidi, last played ODIs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, having defeated England in the group stage. On the other hand, Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, suffered a 1-2 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka in July 2025.

AFG vs BAN, ODI Series 2025, Match 1, Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, ODI Series 2025, Match 1

Time & Date: 3:30 PM IST, Wednesday, October 8

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

AFG vs BAN, ODI Series 2025, Match 1 Pitch Report

The Abu Dhabi surface is expected to assist batters and bowlers equally. The captain, who won the toss, would love to bowl first with a dew factor in mind. Any score above 280 would be a daunting task for the chasing side.

AFG vs BAN, ODI Series 2025, Match 1 Probable XIs

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

Bangladesh

Mohammad Naim, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman.

AFG vs BAN, ODI Series 2025, Match 1 Winner Prediction

Match Winner: Bangladesh

While Afghanistan and Bangladesh played a total of 19 ODIs against each other, Bangladesh leads the head-to-head record with 11 wins, while Afghanistan secured eight wins. On that note, we can expect Bangladesh to continue their good winning momentum and extend their lead.

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