AFG vs BAN 2025 2nd T20I – Match Results

Updated：Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 2 wickets.

Bangladesh chased down 147 after stumbling to 102 for 4, thanks to a gritty 56-run stand between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. When wickets kept falling, Nurul Hasan steadied the tail with an unbeaten 31 off 21 balls, and Shoriful Islam smashed the winning boundary in the final over. Afghanistan’s early momentum, led by Azmatullah Omarzai’s 4 wickets, was neutralized by disciplined bowling and smart counterattacking from Bangladesh.

Series sealed! 💪 Bangladesh clinch the T20I series 2-0 with a thrilling 2-wicket win in the 2nd match! 🇧🇩🔥

Bangladesh 🇧🇩 🆚 Afghanistan 🇦🇫 | 2nd T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

03 October 2025 | 8:30 PM#Bangladesh #TheTigers #BCB #Cricket #BANVSAFG #Cricket… pic.twitter.com/sq8q2y0Fxh

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 3, 2025

Shoriful Islam was the heartbeat of this win. After conceding just 13 runs in his full 4 overs, he turned finisher with the bat, smacking a crucial 11 off 6 balls to seal victory. He never lost his cool, held the strike under pressure, and converted tight bowling into match-winning heroics.

Player of the Match | Shoriful Islam (Bangladesh) | 1 wicket, 4 Overs, 13 Runs

Bangladesh 🇧🇩 🆚 Afghanistan 🇦🇫 | 2nd T20I | White-ball Series 2025

03 October 2025 | 8:30 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

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— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) October 3, 2025

AFG vs BAN 2025 2nd T20I – Match Details

AFG vs BAN 2025 2nd T20I – Predicted XI

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AFG vs BAN 2025 2nd T20I – Afghanistan’s Weakness Spotted

As the series moves ahead, Afghanistan’s concerns have already surfaced in earlier matchups, especially with their shaky opening and a bowling attack that lacks depth. Their regular opener Sediqullah Atal fell for a golden duck against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup, showing the pressure of the big stage can weigh heavy on young shoulders. In bowling, apart from Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, who both managed to stay under 6.5 economy, the rest failed to control the flow of runs. With vulnerabilities on both batting and bowling fronts, game two at Sharjah Cricket Stadium will be a real test of character for Afghanistan.

AFG vs BAN – Bangladesh’s Playing Style

Bangladesh arrive with momentum after toppling the in-form Sri Lanka, a team that had not dropped a game before meeting them in the Asia Cup. Their history shows a side that thrives on resilience, whether it was beating Australia 4-1 in a T20I series in 2021 or reaching multiple Asia Cup finals despite being the underdog. This ability to rise against stronger opponents is a core part of Bangladesh’s identity, and it makes them a dangerous challenge once again for Afghanistan in the second T20I.

AFG vs BAN – Assists From Stadium

Afghanistan’s Opener Sediqullah Atal has been inconsistent, even he has shown flashes of brilliance with scores of 64 against Pakistan and 73 versus Hong Kong. But when mixing them with scores of 13, 18, and 0 has left Afghanistan uncertain at the top. Sharjah, with its shorter boundaries and batter-friendly surface, could provide the perfect stage for him to rediscover form. Bangladesh’s spinners may not find their usual grip in the middle overs, creating space for Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Nabi to take control. Both have the ability to steady the innings and then accelerate, giving Afghanistan a path to post safer and more competitive totals.

AFG vs BAN – Conclusion

The second T20I in Sharjah, away from home conditions for both sides, promises a clash of contrasting strengths. Bangladesh, brimming with belief and proven resilience, will look to extend their dominance, while Afghanistan need their young opener Atal to step up and their bowlers beyond Rashid and Noor to finally deliver. If Afghanistan can hold firm at the top and support their star spinners with better discipline, they can make this contest tighter. But with Bangladesh’s fearless approach and history of upsetting the odds, the Tigers start game two with the upper hand, leaving Afghanistan a tough challenge despite their determination to hunt down the tigers.

AFG vs BAN 2025 2nd T20I – Venue History&Analysis: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Stadium Capacity: Around 16,000 spectators

Stadium Address: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Industrial Area 5, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

About the Stadium: 

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium has long been recognized as a batting paradise. Its small boundaries and flat surfaces naturally encourage aggressive play, making it one of the most favorable grounds for run scoring. In the ODI era, totals above 250 were common, and in T20 cricket, scores well beyond 180 are almost expected. Six hitting comes easily here, which is why the venue has produced some of the most entertaining batting displays in history.

For bowlers, Sharjah is one of the toughest venues in world cricket. The short boundaries and fast outfield mean even mistimed shots can fly for fours and sixes. Spinners sometimes find grip in the later overs, and seamers may attempt reverse swing under lights, but these remain limited options. The hot, dry weather strips away movement, forcing bowlers to depend on variation, accuracy, and sheer patience. In most games, survival rather than dominance becomes their focus. Against confident batting lineups, one loose over can shift the entire match beyond control. Sharjah rewards fearless stroke play, leaving bowlers constantly searching for ways to contain the flow of runs in an unforgiving setting.

All Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2025 T20I in UAE Match:

• AFG vs BAN 2025 1st T20I in UAE – Bangladesh Under Intense Pressure to Hold Their Ground
• AFG vs BAN 2025 3rd T20I in UAE – Afghanistan’s Last Fight Against the Strong tiger