Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025: Match 8, Bangladesh A vs Afghanistan A Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BAN A vs AFG A?

Published - 16 Nov 2025, 13:23 IST | Updated - 16 Nov 2025, 14:17 IST

Bangladesh A (BAN-A) will take on Afghanistan A (AFG-A) in Match No. 8 of Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha on Monday, November 17. Both teams arrive into this contest on the back of wins in their respective previous outings.

Bangladesh A cruised to victory by chasing down 168 in just 11 overs against Hong Kong in their tournament-opening clash. A whirlwind unbeaten 35-ball 100 from Habibur Rahman Sohan meant the opposition was completely blown apart.

Meanwhile, for Afghanistan A, a four-wicket haul (4/45 in 4 overs) and a quick-fire half-century from Sediqullah Atal (54 off 27) set up a three-wicket triumph. The match went right down to the wire as Afghanistan A just about got the job done.

Batting at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium has been relatively easier as compared to bowling. In fact, teams batting first have had a pretty decent record at this venue. However, the decision to bowl first will allow the teams to have a better idea of how the surface plays out. As a result, the side chasing on Monday might also have a fair chance of being on top as well.

Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Akbar Ali (c), Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (wk), SM Meherob, Abu Hider Rony, Zawad Abrar, Ripon Mondol, Abdul Saqlain

Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli (c), Imran Mir, Mohammad Ishaq (wk), Farmanullah Safi, Zubaid Akbari, Nangeyalia Kharote, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Abdullah Ahmadzai

Habibur Rahman Sohan will draw immense confidence from his scintillating first 20-over ton. Afghanistan A are likely to be in for a gruelling day if the top-order batter gets going in the same fashion he did against Hong Kong.

AM Ghazanfar has been in exceptional form in the past four 20-over matches he has played. The young spinner has also maintained tight lines while bowling during any phase of the match. He also the ability to stem the flow of runs. The spinner can be quite a handful if he has a good day, and it could be expected to arrive on Monday.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.