Bangladesh and Afghanistan are scheduled to play in the Asia Cup 2025, with their next match set for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This match is part of Match 9 of the Asia Cup 2025.
Both teams have started the tournament with wins against Hong Kong but face a crucial contest in this game as part of the group stage. The pitch in Abu Dhabi is conducive for batting with an average first-innings score around 135, and the team winning the toss likely opting to bowl first.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan face each other in a crucial Group B match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh has a must-win situation after losing to Sri Lanka in their second game, leaving their net run rate at -0.650. They must win big to stay alive in the tournament. Afghanistan, on the other hand, comes into the match confident after defeating Hong Kong and has a strong net run rate of +4.700.
Team Analysis
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Bangladesh: Their main concern is batting in the middle overs, where Afghanistan’s spin attack, led by Rashid Khan, poses a significant threat. Bangladesh’s spin bowling coach, Mushtaq Ahmed, emphasized the need for belief and resilience in overcoming this challenge.
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Afghanistan: Known for their potent spin bowling and strong batting line-up, Afghanistan seek to exploit Bangladesh’s middle-over vulnerability. Skipper Rashid Khan leads the spin attack reliably.
BAN vs AFG Match Details
- Match: 9th T20 Match
- Teams: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- Date: 16 Sep 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Asia Cup 2025 Live streaming info
The Asia Cup T20 2025 will start on September 9, 2025, and conclude on September 28, 2025. It is the 17th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, featuring eight teams competing in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. The tournament will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates, with matches held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
There are several ways to watch Asia Cup 2025 live streaming. Here are some of the options available:
- In India, matches will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten channels). Live streaming is available on the SonyLIV app & website.
- In Pakistan: Broadcast on PTV Sports. Live streaming is available for free on the Tamasha app and Myco app.
- In Bangladesh: Broadcast on Gazi TV (GTV). Live streaming available on Toffee app and website.
- In Sri Lanka: Matches will be shown live on Sirasa TV.
- In the UK & Ireland: Coverage available on TNT Sports with streaming on discovery+.In the USA &
- Canada: Willow TV provides live coverage and streaming (also accessible via Sling TV packages).
- In Australia & New Zealand: Streaming available on YuppTV.
- In South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: Broadcast and streaming available on SuperSport.
- Rest of the World: Coverage may be available on local broadcasters or through online streaming platforms like YuppTV / SonyLIV (with region access).
How to Watch the Match for Free:
You can watch Asia Cup 2025 matches for free on official platforms in some regions. In Pakistan, PTV Sports will broadcast matches free on TV, while the Tamasha and Myco apps will stream them online without charge. In Bangladesh, fans can enjoy free streaming on the Toffee app and website.
Live Streaming Info:
The match will be live on Willow TV.
Live Score Info:
Playing XI:
Bangladesh: Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
FAQs
What is the significance of this match?
It is a must-win for Bangladesh to keep their Asia Cup hopes alive, while Afghanistan can secure a Super Four berth with a win.
What are the conditions like?
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Stadium is balanced but tends to favor chasing teams, making the toss crucial.
Who has the historical edge?
Afghanistan leads the head-to-head in T20s against Bangladesh 7-5, adding to their confidence.
What are the main challenges for Bangladesh?
Handling Afghanistan’s spin attack in the middle overs, maintaining composure, and building a competitive total.
What is Afghanistan’s strategy?
Use their strong spin and balanced bowling attack to restrict Bangladesh and chase targets effectively.
country-wise Live streaming broadcast info
Here is the country-wise live streaming and broadcast information for the Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 match on September 16, 2025:
| Country/Region | TV Broadcast Channels | Live Streaming Platforms |
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| India | Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports 4 (Tamil/Telugu), Sony Sports 5 | SonyLIV, FanCode, Airtel Xstream |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV | Toffee, Tapmad |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV | RabbitholeBD, Tamasha |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports HD | Tapmad, Myco |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, TV-1 | Dialog ViU |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max (eLife TV, Switch TV) | StarzPlay |
| United States (USA) | Willow TV | Willow TV app |
| United Kingdom (UK) | TNT Sports 1 | Discovery+ |
| Australia | — | Kayo Sports, Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport digital |
| New Zealand | — | Yupp TV |
Additional Notes:
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In Pakistan, the coverage includes free-to-air on PTV and streaming on Tapmad and Myco apps.
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Middle East viewers can watch via STARZPLAY and local TV networks.
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YuppTV serves many countries across Europe and South East Asia for live streaming.
This provides comprehensive live viewing options for viewers worldwide to catch Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025.