Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Scorecard: T20I & Asia Cup

Bangladesh swept Afghanistan across all three T20Is in the UAE during October 2025, then edged them again eight days later in Asia Cup Group B action. For anyone tracking either side’s white-ball trajectory, the scorecards tell a tighter story than the results suggest. Here’s the full breakdown across formats.

1st T20I AFG Score: 151/9 · 1st T20I BAN Score: 153/6 (BAN won by 4 wkts) · 3rd T20I AFG Score: 143/9 · 3rd T20I BAN Score: 144/4 (BAN won by 6 wkts) · Asia Cup Match: Group B, 9th Match

Where can I watch Ban vs. Afg?

The ACC Asia Cup 2025 was broadcast through regional streaming platforms, with Sony LIV carrying the Bangladesh versus Afghanistan fixtures. For live score updates, ESPNcricinfo maintained ball-by-ball commentary throughout all matches, while Cricbuzz offered a mobile-friendly alternative for quick checking. Fans in the Gulf region could access coverage through local sports networks airing the Abu Dhabi and Sharjah fixtures.

Sony LIV for ACC Asia Cup 2025

Sony LIV held rights for the ACC Asia Cup 2025 across multiple markets, streaming every Group B encounter including the September 16 fixture between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The platform provided both live video and real-time scorecards.

Live streaming options

Beyond Sony LIV, several platforms offered live score access. ESPNcricinfo (the official statistical partner for the Asia Cup) published full scorecards at the conclusion of each innings (ESPNcricinfo Africa). Cricbuzz aggregated match summaries and provided post-match analysis. YouTube highlights became available within hours of each game concluded, with NDTV Sports publishing Asia Cup Match 9 highlights within the same day (YouTube).

What is the AFG vs BAN 1st T20I scorecard?

Afghanistan posted 151 for 9 in their 20 overs at Sharjah, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scoring on 40 runs off 31 balls. Rashid Khan led the attack with figures of 4 for 18 in his 4 overs, keeping Bangladesh under genuine pressure throughout the middle overs. Bangladesh answered with 153 for 6, reaching the target in 18.4 overs to win by 4 wickets.

Afghanistan innings details

The Afghanistan batting lineup crumbled after a reasonable start, losing three wickets within the powerplay for just 33 runs. Gurbaz anchored the recovery with his 40-run knock before being caught. The tail failed to consolidate, resulting in the 151/9 total that ultimately fell short.

Bangladesh chase

Parvez Hossain Emon anchored Bangladesh’s reply, scoring 54 runs from 37 balls to set the foundation for the chase. His innings proved decisive as Bangladesh steadied after losing early wickets, reaching the target with 1.2 overs remaining.

Powerplay overs

Bangladesh reached 38 for 1 by the end of the sixth over, a measured start that left the chase within reach despite losing one wicket. The target of 152 required steady accumulation rather than aggressive acceleration.

What is the AFG vs BAN 3rd T20I scorecard?

Afghanistan managed 143 for 9 in their third T20I, a total Bangladesh chased down in 18 overs for the loss of 4 wickets. Saif Hassan scored an unbeaten 64 runs from 38 balls to guide Bangladesh to victory with two overs to spare, sealing a 3-0 series whitewash. The match followed the same pattern as the first two encounters: Bangladesh wobbled early but finished comfortably.

Afghanistan total

Afghanistan’s 143/9 reflected another middle-order collapse, with no individual batsman posting a substantial score. The bowlers had kept Bangladesh’s total manageable, but the batting failed to build partnerships beyond the 30-run mark.

Bangladesh innings

Saif Hassan’s unbeaten 64 (38) carried Bangladesh across the line in a chase that appeared precarious at 58 for 3. His calm accumulation under pressure distinguished him as the series standout (Wikipedia).

Key performer Saif Hassan

Across three matches, Hassan’s composite performance proved decisive in the series decider. His strike rate of 168.42 against Afghanistan’s spinners set up a comfortable finish despite the early loss of two wickets.

What is the Asia Cup AFG vs BAN scorecard?

On September 16, 2025, Bangladesh posted 154 for 5 in their 20 overs at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, with Tanzid Hasan Tamim scoring 52 runs. Afghanistan replied with 146 for 10, falling eight runs short in a do-or-die Group B encounter that determined advancement to the Super 4s phase. The result carried weight for both teams’ tournament trajectories.

Group B 9th Match

The Asia Cup 2025 Match 9 was the third meeting between these teams within three weeks, following the UAE T20I series. Bangladesh entered the fixture with series confidence while Afghanistan sought redemption after losing all three white-ball matches in October.

Bangladesh powerplay

Bangladesh’s opening pair powered to 59 runs without loss by the end of the sixth over, setting a commanding platform. Tamim’s 52 at number three capitalized on that foundation, pushing Bangladesh toward their 154-run total.

Review decisions

Afghanistan’s captain challenged an lbw decision during the 17th over, with the umpire’s call overturned following the review. The decision brought Afghanistan back into contention momentarily before Bangladesh’s tail-end resistance sealed the match.

What is Afghanistan’s highest score in T20?

Afghanistan’s T20I record total stands at 278/8, set against Ireland in 2019, though recent performances have hovered in the 140-150 range against stronger opposition. The gap between record-setting totals and competitive outputs against tier-one nations reflects Afghanistan’s inconsistency with the bat in pressure situations.

T20I records

Beyond the highest total, Afghanistan holds individual records including Ibrahim Zadran’s 162* against the Netherlands in 2022. Rashid Khan’s 5/17 in the second ODI against Bangladesh in October 2025 demonstrated his continued class across formats, though his T20I returns against Bangladesh were less spectacular.

Recent performances vs BAN

Against Bangladesh specifically, Afghanistan’s highest T20I score remains 166/7 from a 2019 encounter. The UAE 2025 series produced totals of 151/9, 147/5, and 143/9—a downward trend reflecting batting order instability rather than pitch conditions, given Bangladesh successfully chased similar totals.

The series sweep crystallized Bangladesh’s white-ball ascendancy over Afghanistan heading into 2026 tournament cycles. For Afghanistan, the ODI series win (2-1) following the T20I losses provided balance, suggesting the talent exists but the T20 batting approach requires recalibration before the next global event. The Asia Cup result compounded the urgency, placing Afghanistan in a must-win Super 4s scenario.

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Bangladesh chased 152 for a thrilling four-wicket win over Afghanistan in the 1st T20I scorecard at Sharjah on October 2, 2025.

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