Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in the 1st ODI of their UAE tour on Wednesday, 8 October 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 PM (IST). Both teams will be eager to get an early advantage in the series and set the tone for the remaining ODIs.
Probable Playing XIs
Afghanistan (AFG): –
Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), AM Ghazanfar, Bashir Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Rashid Khan.
Bangladesh (BAN): –
Mohammad Naim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shamim Hossain, Tanzid Hasan, Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Saif Hassan, Jaker Ali (WK), Nurul Hasan (WK), Hasan Mahmud, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed.
Head-to-Head Stats
Bangladesh have historically been stronger in ODIs, but Afghanistan will aim to challenge them with aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
Pitch Report
The Sharjah pitch generally offers good bounce and carry for pacers. Batters who spend time at the crease can score freely, while spinners may find assistance in the middle overs. Overall, the wicket provides a balanced contest between batters and bowlers.
Weather Forecast
Sharjah is expected to have hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 34–36°C and moderate humidity. Minimal chance of rain is expected, so a full match is likely.
Prediction
Bangladesh enter as favorites with a more experienced lineup in both batting and bowling. Afghanistan will need sharp fielding and disciplined performances to challenge them, but Bangladesh are more likely to win the 1st ODI.
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