The Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard story of 2025 is unlike any other bilateral tour Bangladesh swept the T20Is 3–0, Afghanistan swept the ODIs 3–0, and a one-off Asia Cup thriller added a dramatic prequel. This hub covers every result, key performer, and match link across all seven games.
Quick Results AFG vs BAN 2025
| Format | Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| Asia Cup 2025 (T20) | Sep 16, 2025 | Bangladesh | 8 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 1st T20I | Oct 2, 2025 | Bangladesh | 4 wickets | Sharjah |
| 2nd T20I | Oct 3, 2025 | Bangladesh | 2 wickets | Sharjah |
| 3rd T20I | Oct 5, 2025 | Bangladesh | 6 wickets | Sharjah |
| 1st ODI | Oct 8, 2025 | Afghanistan | 5 wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 2nd ODI | Oct 11, 2025 | Afghanistan | 81 runs | Abu Dhabi |
| 3rd ODI | Oct 14, 2025 | Afghanistan | 200 runs | Abu Dhabi |
The 2025 tour produced a perfectly split rivalry Bangladesh owned the shortest format, Afghanistan dominated 50-over cricket. Every Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard from this tour tells a different story depending on format.
Head-to-Head Context
Before diving into scorecards, here’s where both teams stood historically in T20Is heading into 2025. Afghanistan held a 7–5 edge in T20I head-to-head results before the series began. In ODIs, the rivalry has been more balanced, with both sides averaging over 170 runs per game across encounters. The 2025 tour dramatically reshaped those numbers.
Asia Cup 2025 BAN vs AFG Group B {#asia-cup}
The Asia Cup 2025 Group B match saw Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs posting 154/5 and restricting Afghanistan to 146/10 in 20 overs at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on September 16, 2025.
Match Summary
- Date: September 16, 2025
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Toss: Bangladesh won, elected to bat
- Result: Bangladesh won by 8 runs
- Player of the Match: Tanzid Hasan Tamim (52 off 31)
Key Scorecard Stats
| Team | Score | Top Batter | Top Bowler |
| Bangladesh | 154/5 (20 ov) | Tanzid Hasan Tamim 52 (31) | — |
| Afghanistan | 146/10 (20 ov) | Rahmanullah Gurbaz 35 | — |
Bangladesh bowling: Mustafizur Rahman 3/28, Nasum Ahmed 2/11 (4 ov)
Afghanistan bowling: Rashid Khan 2/26, Noor Ahmad 2/23, Fazalhaq Farooqi 2/29
AFG Fall of Wickets: 1–0 (Atal, 0.1 ov), 2–18 (Zadran, 4.1 ov), 3–51 (Naib, 8.3 ov), 4–62 (Gurbaz, 10.2 ov)
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Nasum Ahmed’s opening wicket maiden set the tone immediately. Mustafizur Rahman’s death bowling (3/28) sealed a hard-fought win for Bangladesh in what was effectively a knockout game for both sides.
T20I Series, UAE 2025 Bangladesh Won 3–0
Bangladesh won the T20I series 3–0, chasing successfully in all three Sharjah matches in October 2025. Every Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard in this series followed a similar pattern Afghanistan posted competitive totals, but Bangladesh’s top order absorbed pressure and finished cleanly.
1st T20I October 2, 2025 | Sharjah
Afghanistan 151/9 (20 ov) | Bangladesh 153/6 (18.4 ov) Bangladesh won by 4 wickets
| Stat | Detail |
| AFG Top Scorer | Mohammad Nabi 38 (25) |
| BAN Top Scorer | Parvez Hossain Emon (top scorer before collapse at 109) |
| BAN Fall of Wickets | 109/1 (11.4 ov), 110/2 (12.2 ov), 111/3 (12.6 ov), 116/4 (14.2 ov), 117/5 (14.4 ov) |
| Match Winner | Bangladesh 4 wickets (8 balls to spare) |
2nd T20I October 3, 2025 | Sharjah
Afghanistan 147/5 (20 ov) | Bangladesh 150/8 (19.1 ov) Bangladesh won by 2 wickets
3rd T20I October 5, 2025 | Sharjah
Afghanistan 143/9 (20 ov) | Bangladesh 144/4 (18 ov) Bangladesh won by 6 wickets
| Stat | Detail |
| Player of the Match | Saif Hassan 64* off 38 |
| BAN Chase | Completed in 18 overs (2 overs to spare) |
| AFG Innings | Collapsed to 143/9 below par on Sharjah pitch |
ODI Series, UAE 2025 Afghanistan Won 3–0
Afghanistan won the ODI series 3–0, outclassing Bangladesh in all three Abu Dhabi matches. The Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard in the ODI format painted an almost unrecognizable picture compared to the T20Is same teams, completely different dominance.
1st ODI October 8, 2025 | Abu Dhabi
Bangladesh 221/10 (48.5 ov) | Afghanistan 226/5 (47.1 ov) Afghanistan won by 5 wickets
| Batter | Team | Runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | AFG | 68 |
| Rahmat Shah | AFG | 55 |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | BAN | 54 |
2nd ODI October 11, 2025 | Abu Dhabi {#2nd-odi}
Afghanistan 190/10 (44.5 ov) | Bangladesh 109/10 (28.3 ov) Afghanistan won by 81 runs
3rd ODI October 14, 2025 | Abu Dhabi {#3rd-odi}
Afghanistan 293/9 (50 ov) | Bangladesh 93/10 (27.1 ov) Afghanistan won by 200 runs
| Player | Performance |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 78 top scorer, AFG |
| Bilal Sami | 5/33 maiden ODI five-wicket haul |
| Mohammad Nabi | 42 crucial middle-order runs |
Key Performers Across All Formats
The 2025 tour produced standout individuals on both sides. Reviewing every Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard from September to October, these players defined the series:
Afghanistan’s Best
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz 35 (Asia Cup), 68 (1st ODI); consistent across formatshindustantimes+1
- Bilal Sami Maiden ODI 5/33 in the 3rd ODI; a breakthrough moment
- Rahmat Shah 55 in the 1st ODI; anchored the opening chase
- Ibrahim Zadran 78 in the 3rd ODI; top-scored in Afghanistan’s biggest win
- Mohammad Nabi Match-finishing 11* (1st ODI) and 42 (3rd ODI)
Bangladesh’s Best
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim Player of the Match, Asia Cup: blazing 52 off 31
- Saif Hassan 64* off 38 in 3rd T20I; sealed the series win
- Mustafizur Rahman 3/28 in Asia Cup; spearhead of the T20 bowling attack
- Nasum Ahmed 2/11 in Asia Cup; opening wicket maiden shifted momentum
Why the Format Split Makes Sense
UAE pitches in October 2025 heavily favoured slow bowling in 50-over cricket, giving Afghanistan’s spin trio Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, and Mohammad Nabi maximum time to exploit rough and grip. Bangladesh’s batters, more comfortable against pace in home conditions, repeatedly failed against slow bowlers on dry Abu Dhabi surfaces.
In T20Is, Bangladesh’s powerplay discipline and efficient chase-batting (three wins in three chases) neutralized Afghanistan’s typical T20 aggression. Short formats reward risk and acceleration and Bangladesh’s top order, led by Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan Tamim, executed the chases with composure. The perfect 3–0 / 3–0 split reflects what each team does best when conditions align.
AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head (All T20Is)
Before the 2025 series, Afghanistan led 7–5 in T20Is against Bangladesh. After the 2025 T20I series, Bangladesh have closed that gap significantly. In ODIs, both teams remain among the most competitive sides outside the top 6, and this Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard collection from 2025 is the most complete evidence yet of Bangladesh’s T20 maturity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who won the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series in UAE 2025?
Ans. Bangladesh won 3–0 in Sharjah (October 2–5, 2025). Margins: 4 wickets, 2 wickets, 6 wickets. Bangladesh successfully chased in all three match.
Q2. Who won the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI series in UAE 2025?
Ans. Afghanistan won 3–0 in Abu Dhabi. The biggest win was 200 runs in the 3rd ODI, with Bilal Sami taking 5/33
Q3. What was the BAN vs AFG Asia Cup 2025 result?
Ans. Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs on September 16, 2025 BAN 154/5, AFG 146/10. Tanzid Hasan Tamim scored 52; Mustafizur took 3/28.
Q4. Who was the standout player in the AFG vs BAN ODI series?
Ans. Bilal Sami (5/33 in the 3rd ODI) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (68 in the 1st ODI) were the biggest individual highlights.
Q5. What is the head-to-head T20I record between Afghanistan and Bangladesh?
Ans. Before 2025, Afghanistan led 7–5 in T20Is. The 2025 T20I series result (BAN 3–0) significantly shifted the overall head-to-head balance.
Q6. Where can I check full ball-by-ball Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecards?
Ans. Full scorecards are available on ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz, NDTV Sports, and CricTracker all carry ball-by-ball commentary, fall of wickets, and player stats.
