Afghanistan U19 and Bangladesh U19 are set to face each other in the third match of the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, on Saturday, December 13. This match is scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST (9:00 AM Local). Stay tuned with our AFG U19 vs BAN U19 prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this exciting contest.
Afghanistan U19 will face defending champions Bangladesh U19 in their opening match. However, Afghanistan didn’t do well last year in this tournament. They lost all three group stage matches and missed out on the semi-final spot. However, this time, their team is performing very well and consistently. Hence, the fans will definitely have good hopes from them.
On the other hand, Bangladesh U19 are the defending champions of the tournament, having won the title last year by defeating India U19 in the final. They would like to repeat their performance this time too. Most of their players are in great form, and Bangladesh is capability to win this tournament once again.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of 28 matches have been played between these two sides. Bangladesh U19 has won 15, Afghanistan U19 has won 11, and two matches have had no result. However, both teams have performed well in the last five head-to-head games, and won two games each.
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Afghanistan U19 Preview
Afghanistan U19 has consistently performed well in the recent past. We also see many of their young players perform in major leagues like the IPL, BBL, etc. In this tournament, Mahboob Khan will be captaining the squad. This time they want to learn from the mistakes they made in the last tournament and perform well.
In batting, several batters are in good form. Faisal Shinozada has scored 531 runs at an average of 59 in the last 9 games. While Uzairullah Niazai has also played well and scored 370 runs in the last nine matches, with an average of above 40. Moreover, Osman Sadat and Captain Mehboob Khan are also in good form.
In recent years, we seen good bowlers from Afghanistan and they made their mark on world cricket. In this squad also features some good bowlers. Wahidullah Zadran has took 11 wickets in the last four matches. Abdul Aziz also did well and took 11 wickets in the last seven matches. Moreover, Salam Khan, Uzairullah Niazai and Nazifullah Amiri also did well un recent past.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Faisal Shinozada | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Faisal Shinozada has been Afghanistan’s most reliable young batter, scoring 531 runs in his last 9 matches at an impressive average of 59. His consistent form makes him a strong pick to cross this line.
Bangladesh U19 Preview
Bangladesh U19 is the defending champion of this tournament, so they will once again come out with full confidence to win this tournament. Apart from this, their captain, Azizul Hakim, has been consistently performing well. So, he will definitely want to continue it in this tournament as well.
In batting, apart from the captain, Rizan Hossan is in good form, having scored 442 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of 63.14, while Kalam Siddiki is also performing consistently well, having scored 324 runs in the last 9 matches. Overall, Bangladesh’s batting looks solid.
In bowling, Bangladesh’ young talent is doing a good job. Iqbal Hossain Emon has taken 12 wickets in the last three matches, and all-rounder Rizan Hossan has taken 12 wickets in the last nine matches. They helped the team win matches many times. Moreover, Shahriar Ahmed, Saad Islam, and Shahria Al-Amin are also in good form.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rizan Hossan | Over 26.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Rizan Hossan is in brilliant touch with 442 runs in his last 10 games at an impressive average of 63. As a top-order batter and an in-form all-rounder, he is highly reliable to cross this mark again.
AFG U19 vs BAN U19 Probably Playing XI
Afghanistan U19: Khalid Ahmadzai, Osman Sadat, Faisal Shinozada, Uzairullah Niazai, Mahboob Khan (c), Azizullah Miakhil, Nazifullah Amiri, Khatir Stanikzai, Abdul Aziz, Wahidullah Zadran, Salam Khan
Bangladesh U19: Azizul Hakim (c), Shahriar Ahmed, Kalam Siddiki, Rizan Hossan, MD Abdullah, Farid Hasan, Zawad Abrar, Samium Basir, Shahria Al-Amin, Shadhin Islam, Saad Islam.
AFG U19 vs BAN U19 Pitch Report
The pitch at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, is known for neutral surfaces, which equal fervour for batters and bowlers. But looking at the first match of the tournament, it seems that there are more opportunities for the batsmen as compared to the bowlers in the first inning of the match. The batters will have the opportunity to score good runs in the power play. Pacers will have more chances to take wickets with the new ball and in death overs, whereas spinners can bowl at a good length and take wickets in the middle overs.
The weather on Saturday at ICC Cricket Academy Ground 1, Dubai Sports City is expected to be sunny around 29°C, with a 10% chance of rain, 48% humidity, and moderate winds near 21 km/h.
AFG U19 vs BAN U19 Winner Prediction
Bangladesh U19’s consistently performs well in the recent past. They will be the favourites to win this match. Their players are in good form, which they would like to continue in this match as well. Moreover, Bangladesh also has the upper hand based on their past records.
On the other hand, Afghanistan U19 also has good players who have performed consistently well. They have the potential to defeat the defending champions. If their batsmen give them a good start, then they can definitely win the match. Overall, there will be a tough fight between these two sides, which the fans will definitely want to enjoy.
Our Prediction: Bangladesh U19
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