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AFG vs BAN 1st ODI statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Soumyajit Dutta

AFG vs BAN 1st ODI preview [Source: @oroo_msd/X.com]AFG vs BAN 1st ODI preview [Source: @oroo_msd/X.com]

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are gearing up for the first ODI of the three-match series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The match will be live from 5:30 PM IST, with Afghanistan licking its lips to take revenge on Bangladesh.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is making a long-awaited comeback to the 50-over format and will try to find their form again. With little match practice, the team's biggest problem may be rustiness. They haven't played an ODI in eight months, during the Champions Trophy. 

With captain Hashmatullah Shahidi depending on the seasoned batting core of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, and Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, and Noor Ahmad have been left out. Afghanistan's ODI star all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, will be the center of attention as he plays a vital role with the bat and the ball. 

Bangladesh

Bangladesh will try to maintain their momentum in ODIs after defeating Afghanistan in their T20I series. Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan are expected to open the innings, while Najmul Hossain Shanto's inclusion fortifies the top order. 

Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, and Nurul Hasan will compete for a few spots in the middle order. In terms of bowling, Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman will lead the pace attack, while spinners Tanvir Islam and Rishad Hossain may be crucial depending on the situation.

AFG vs BAN head-to-head overview

Bangladesh edges Afghanistan in the head-to-head comparison as the Mehidy Miraz-led side has won 11 times out of the 19 times they have met. Afghanistan, meanwhile, managed to win only 8 times.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi pitch report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has a pretty decent pitch that works well for both batters and bowlers. Lately, we’ve seen some teams smashing big scores, but on the flip side, Ireland also pulled off a solid 69-run win, which proves that if you bowl well, you can definitely make a difference.

The pitch usually plays pretty true with nice bounce, and as the game goes on, spinners start to shine. Plus, if it’s an evening match, dew becomes a factor that can really help teams chasing the total, making the toss super important.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh probable playing XI

Afghanistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Bashir Ahmad

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Top run-scorers in AFG vs BAN

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 449 runs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has really been lighting it up for Afghanistan against Bangladesh. He’s racked up 449 runs in just 11 innings with a solid average of 44.90 and a striking strike rate of 83.61, which includes three half-centuries. 

Hashmatullah Shahidi – 438 runs

Hashmatullah Shahidi has been pretty consistent as well, scoring 438 runs over 17 innings. His average sits at 27.37 with a strike rate of 59.02. While he hasn’t hit a century yet, his five half-centuries show he knows how to hold things together in the middle order when it’s crucial.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 411 runs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz contributed a respectable 411 runs in 11 innings, boasting an average of 51.37 and a strike rate of 67.15. With one century and three half-centuries under his belt, he’s proven himself to be a reliable performer under pressure

Top wicket-takers in AFG vs BAN

We are considering only the players present in the current squad.

Taskin Ahmed – 25 wickets

Taskin Ahmed has really made a name for himself against Afghanistan, snagging 25 wickets in just 13 innings with an impressive average of 18.88 and an economy rate of 4.85. His best performance? A solid 4/44, which shows he knows how to step up when it counts, constantly giving Afghanistan's top order a run for their money with his pace and movement.

Rashid Khan – 24 wickets

Rashid Khan is definitely Afghanistan’s biggest threat when it comes to bowling against Bangladesh. He’s taken 24 wickets in 16 matches, boasting an average of 25.25 and a super low economy of 3.93. Rashid's sharp and tight control have really helped him keep the pressure on Bangladesh.

Mohammad Nabi – 19 wickets

Mohammad Nabi has been a reliable option for Afghanistan, picking up 19 wickets in 19 matches at an average of 33.47 and an economy of 4.05. His best figures of 3/44 highlight his ability to break partnerships and maintain pressure exactly when it’s needed. 

AFG vs BAN key stats

Afghanistan's key records

  • Afghanistan have won 5 matches out of the 8 matches they have played in the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
  • Mohammad Nabi remains the only active player from the first-ever ODI between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, played in Fatullah in 2014.
  • Sediqullah Atal scored 335 runs in last 9 matches at an average of 41.88 and a strike rate of 82.1.
  • Ibrahim Zadran amassed 216 runs in last 3 matches with an impressive average of 72 and a strike rate of 106.4.
  • AM Ghazanfar picked up 18 wickets in last 7 matches at an economy of 4.21 and a strike rate of 15.44.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai claimed 18 wickets in last 9 matches with an economy rate of 5.27 and a strike rate of 16.94.
  • Sediqullah Atal vs Taskin Ahmed in ODIs: 26 runs; 21 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Ibrahim Zadran vs Taskin Ahmed in ODIs: 58 runs; 58 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Jaker Ali vs Azmatullah Omarzai in ODIs: 9 runs; 5 balls; 1 dismissal

Bangladesh’s key records

  • Bangladesh played 3 matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium and won 2 matches out of them.
  • Tanvir Islam’s five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka in the previous ODI series marked the first by a Bangladeshi spinner in over two and a half years.
  • Jaker Ali collected 366 runs in last 10 matches, averaging 45.75 with a strike rate of 82.61.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz added 295 runs in 10 matches at an average of 29.5 and a strike rate of 75.25.
  • Taskin Ahmed took 10 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 4.88 and a strike rate of 36.
  • Tanvir Islam snared 7 wickets in last 3 matches with an economy rate of 4.8 and a strike rate of 25.71.
  • Jaker Ali vs AM Ghazanfar in ODIs: 1 run; 2 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Azmatullah Omarzai in ODIs: 25 runs; 29 balls; 1 dismissal

Records which could be broken in AFG vs BAN 1st ODI

  • Rahmat Shah is 25 runs away from completing the 4000-run mark in ODIs.
  • Hashmatullah Shahidi is 65 runs away from completing the 2500-run mark in his ODI career.
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz will play his 50th ODI match for Afghanistan.
  • Rashid Khan is just one wicket away from completing 200 ODI wickets in his career.