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AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI statistical preview [Source: @arafat_karim/X.com]
After Afghanistan bagged the ODI series, the dead-rubber 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Afghanistan will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 14. The third ODI will be live for fans to watch from 5:30 PM IST.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan had a solid outing in the 2nd ODI, defeating Bangladesh by 81 runs. Ibrahim Zadran and Rashid Khan were the top performers with the bat and the ball, respectively, with the latter being most effective in sealing his team's win. Rashid's fifer and Azmatullah Omarzai's 3-fer were an effective blow that sealed Bangladesh's fate in the series.
Bangladesh
For Bangladesh, the highest partnership in the chase was between Jaker Ali and Towhid Hridoy of just 29 runs and their bowling disappointed too, with 2 dropped catches costing more opportunities. The middle overs were disastrous for Bangladesh with the ball, where Afghanistan piled 119 runs, and with the bat, Bangladesh was wrapped up for 61 runs and lost 7 wickets.
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 21 times they have met. Afghanistan, meanwhile, managed to win only 10 times with no ties between them.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi pitch report
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is a moderate to high scoring pitch for batters since its inception. It has seen high totals in ODI games; however, more recently, it has worked for bowlers as well. The pitch favours spinners as the game progresses, allowing for better grip and better spin.
If batters are well settled, then racking up high scores won't be a big deal in this pitch. Seamers might face a little bit of trouble restricting in-form batters here.
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 – 510 runs
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in excellent form for Afghanistan, scoring 510 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 81.73. His tally includes three half-centuries and one century, with a best of 145, making him a key top-order contributor.
Hashmatullah Shahidi – 475 runs
Hashmatullah Shahidi has been a dependable middle-order batter for Afghanistan, accumulating 475 runs in 19 innings at an average of 27.94 and a strike rate of 59.37. Though he’s yet to register a century, Shahidi’s five fifties underline his consistency in holding the innings together.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz – 475 runs
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has played a crucial role for Bangladesh with the bat, scoring 475 runs in 13 innings at an impressive average of 47.50 and a strike rate of 67.28. His performances include one century and four fifties, showcasing his all-round value and ability to step up under pressure.
Top wicket-takers in AFG vs BAN
We are considering only the players present in the current squad.
Rashid Khan – 32 wickets
Rashid Khan has been Afghanistan’s strike weapon, claiming 32 wickets in 18 innings at an exceptional average of 20.65 and an economy rate of just 3.83. His best figures of 5/17 highlight his match-winning ability with the ball.
Taskin Ahmed – 25 wickets
Taskin Ahmed has been a consistent performer for Bangladesh, taking 25 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 20.88 and an economy of 4.96. His best spell of 4/44 shows his knack for breaking crucial partnerships.
Mohammad Nabi – 19 wickets
Mohammad Nabi has contributed steadily with the ball for Afghanistan, picking up 19 wickets in 20 innings at an average of 34.89 and an economy rate of 4.06. His best figures of 3/44 underline his control and experience in the middle overs.
AFG vs BAN key stats
Afghanistan's key records
- Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 321 runs in neutral venues against Bangladesh from just 10 ODI matches at an average of 35.66.
- Rashid Khan is the wrecker-in-chief for Afghanistan against Bangladesh in all the matches played in 2025.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the highest run-scorer against Bangladesh in the past 12 months with a highest innings score of 101 runs.
- Rashid Khan boasts a strike rate of 106.28 against Bangladesh from 18 ODI matches.
- 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: 21 runs; 15 balls; 1 dismissal
Bangladesh’s key records
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz is the highest run-scorer in Zayed Cricket Stadium for Bangladesh with 85 runs from 5 ODI matches.
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz has the highest wickets among Bangladesh bowlers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI cricket.
- Mustafizur Rahman has 6 wickets at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in ODI cricket.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib has the most wickets (5 wickets from 2 matches) against Afghanistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium.
- Jaker Ali vs AM Ghazanfar in ODIs: 4 runs; 8 balls; 0 dismissals
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz vs Azmatullah Omarzai in ODIs: 33 runs; 39 balls; 2 dismissals
Records which could be broken in AFG vs BAN 3rd ODI
- Hashmatullah Shahidi is just 28 runs away from completing the 2500-run mark in ODI cricket.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz is 154 runs away from completing the 2000-run mark in ODI cricket.
- Rashid Khan is 115 runs away from achieving the 1500-run mark in ODI cricket.
- Azmatullah Omarzai is 7 wickets away from reaching his 50 ODI wickets mark.
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