Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in the 3rd T20I of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh series in UAE 2025 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, on Sunday, 5 October 2025. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:30 PM (IST). Both teams will aim to decide the series with a strong performance in this final encounter.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan (AFG): –
Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Darwish Rasooli, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Bangladesh (BAN): –
Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Jaker Ali (C, WK), Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (WK), Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
Head-to-Head Stats
Afghanistan and Bangladesh have met multiple times in T20Is, with Bangladesh generally having the edge due to more experience and stronger squad depth. Afghanistan’s young team will look to challenge them with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting.
Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch typically offers good bounce and carry for pacers early in the innings. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while spinners may be influential in the middle overs, making it a balanced contest for both teams.
Weather Forecast
Sharjah is expected to have hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 34–36°C and low humidity. Minimal chance of rain is expected, allowing a full match to take place.
Prediction
Bangladesh enter the match as favorites with their stronger batting and bowling lineup. Afghanistan will need disciplined bowling and sharp fielding to challenge them, but Bangladesh are more likely to win the 3rd T20I.
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