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AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI statistical preview: Key stats, records and head-to-head ahead of the clash

Soumyajit Dutta

AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI preview [Source: @ACBofficial/X.com]AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI preview [Source: @ACBofficial/X.com]

After the first ODI win, Afghanistan will be a confident pack to face Bangladesh for the 2nd ODI at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 11. The second ODI will be live for fans from 5:30 PM IST.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan had a nice comeback in the 1st ODI after a shameful T20I series sweep against Bangladesh. The first match saw everything sit right for Afghanistan. Omarzai and Rashid Khan bagging 3-fers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah bagging 50s, and they would hope to continue the success in the upcoming clash as well.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh, on the other hand, will be a bit on the back foot after their disappointing batting, which failed to fire from the very top. Mehidy Hasan Miraz would look to regroup after the sudden hit since the top order, including Saif and Tanzid Hasan, would need work. With Taskin Ahmed leading the pace battery, Bangladesh would like to bounce back as soon as possible.

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 20 times they have met. Afghanistan, meanwhile, managed to win only 9 times with no ties between them.

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi pitch report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has a pretty good pitch that works well for both batters and bowlers. Lately, teams have been racking up some big scores, but a solid bowling display can also not be ruled out completely.

The pitch usually plays pretty straight with nice bounce, and as the game goes on, spinners start to come into their own. If the match is in the evening, the dew can also become a factor, giving a boost to the chasing team and making the toss crucial.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh probable playing XI

Afghanistan

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

Bangladesh

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

Top run-scorers in AFG vs BAN

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 499 runs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in sensational form for Afghanistan. In just 12 innings, he has amassed 499 runs at a solid average of 45.36 and a strike rate of 81.40, including three half-centuries.

Hashmatullah Shahidi – 471 runs

Hashmatullah Shahidi has been steady and reliable in the middle order, scoring 471 runs in 18 innings. He maintains an average of 29.43 with a strike rate of 59.77. While Shahidi hasn’t registered a century yet, his five half-centuries highlight his ability to anchor the innings against Bangladesh.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 471 runs

Mehidy Hasan Miraz has also played an important role for Bangladesh, contributing 471 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 52.33 and a strike rate of 67.38. With one century and three half-centuries, Miraz has shown he can handle pressure against Afghanistan.

Top wicket-takers in AFG vs BAN

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

Rashid Khan – 27 wickets

Rashid Khan has continued to be Afghanistan’s go-to bowler, claiming 27 wickets in 17 innings. He boasts an average of 23.85 and an economy rate of 3.92, showing just how difficult he is to score off. His best figures of 3/35 underline his ability to break partnerships and keep the pressure on Bangladesh with his sharp spin and control.

Taskin Ahmed – 25 wickets

Taskin Ahmed has been Bangladesh’s pace spearhead, picking up 25 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 20.88 and an economy of 4.96. His standout performance of 4/44 highlights how he can rattle top-order batters with his pace and bounce.

Mohammad Nabi – 19 wickets

Mohammad Nabi remains a dependable all-rounder for Afghanistan, snaring 19 wickets in 20 innings at an average of 34.89 and an economy of 4.06 against Bangladesh in ODIs.

AFG vs BAN key stats

Afghanistan's key records

  • Rashid Khan is the top wicket-taker in Bangladesh vs Afghanistan clashes played in 2025.
  • Afghanistan played 53.36% dot balls against Bangladesh in the first ODI.
  • Azmatullah Omarzai boasts a strike rate of 90.90 against Bangladesh in ODIs in 2025.
  • Sediqullah Atal vs Taskin Ahmed in ODIs: 26 runs; 21 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Ibrahim Zadran vs Taskin Ahmed in ODIs: 62 runs; 64 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Jaker Ali vs Azmatullah Omarzai in ODIs: 15 runs; 9 balls; 1 dismissal

Bangladesh’s key records

  • In the first match, Bangladesh faced 168 dot balls, making up 57.34% of their total deliveries
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz boasts the most runs among any player across teams during Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI matches in 2025.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz has a batting average of 27.00 in ODIs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
  • Nasum Ahmed bagged 5 wickets in the recently-concluded T20I series against Afghanistan and is Bangladesh's highest wicket-taker.
  • Jaker Ali vs AM Ghazanfar in ODIs: 2 run; 6 balls; 0 dismissals
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Azmatullah Omarzai in ODIs: 31 runs; 36 balls; 1 dismissal

Records which could be broken in AFG vs BAN 2nd ODI

  • Rahmat Shah needed 119 innings to become Afghanistan’s first batter to cross 4000 ODI runs. He’s now just two runs away from hitting 5000 runs across all international formats.
  • Hashmatullah Shahidi is 32 runs away from completing the 2500-run mark in his ODI career.
  • Jaker Ali is 124 runs away from completing his 500 ODI runs.