Tournament: ACC Men’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025
Match: 8th Match, Group A (Day/Night)
Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM Local (2:30 PM GMT / 8:00 PM IST)
Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Toss: Not yet announced
Current Form & Tournament Standing
Both teams enter this clash with strong momentum from their opening victories.
Bangladesh A demolished Hong Kong by 8 wickets, chasing down 168 in just 11 overs thanks to Habibur Rahman Sohan’s explosive unbeaten century of 100 off 35 balls. The Tigers currently sit at the top of Group A with 2 points.
Afghanistan A, the defending champions, secured a tense 3-wicket win over Sri Lanka A with Sediqullah Atal scoring 54 off 27 balls and AM Ghazanfar taking 4/45 in 4 overs. They are placed second in the group standings.
Likely Playing XIs
Afghanistan A (Likely XI)
Source: CricketWorld.com match predictions
Captain Darwish Rasooli will lead a squad featuring key players like Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari, Imran Mir, Rahmanullah Zadran, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Nangyal Kharoti, Qais Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, and Abdullah Ahmadzai. Wicketkeeper duties will likely be handled by either Noor Rahman or Mohammad Ishaq.
Note: Official team sheets will be announced at toss time.
Bangladesh A (Likely XI)
Source: Tournament squad list
Captain Akbar Ali will lead Bangladesh A with key players including Habibur Rahman Sohan, Yasir Ali, Jishan Alam, Ariful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mahidul Ankon (wicketkeeper), Tofael Ahmed, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Meherob Hasan, Ripon Mondol, and Abu Hidar Rony.
Note: Official team sheets will be announced at toss time.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters | Bowlers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh A | Habibur Rahman Sohan (100 runs in tournament), Akbar Ali | Ripon Mondol (2 wickets), Meherob Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury |
| Afghanistan A | Sediqullah Atal (54 runs vs SL A), Darwish Rasooli, Imran Mir | AM Ghazanfar (4 wickets), Bilal Sami (4 wickets), Qais Ahmad |
Venue & Pitch Report
The West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha has been offering batting-friendly conditions with the average first innings score reaching 170 runs.
Spin bowlers have a slight advantage, averaging 24.33 per wicket with an economy rate of 7.00 runs per over, while fast bowlers average 25.80 with an economy of 8.00.
The toss has shown no clear advantage, with teams batting first and bowling first winning equal numbers of games.
Weather: Doha weather is expected to be clear and warm with temperatures around 26°C and low humidity levels.
What to Expect
This match promises to be a high-scoring thriller between two in-form teams. Bangladesh A will be riding high on confidence after their demolition job against Hong Kong. Habibur Rahman Sohan’s incredible power-hitting ability makes him extremely dangerous on this flat pitch.
Afghanistan A, as defending champions, know how to handle pressure in big games. Their spin duo of AM Ghazanfar and Qais Ahmad will be key on a surface that offers some assistance to slow bowlers. Sediqullah Atal’s aggressive batting at the top of the order gives them quick starts.
The team that handles spin better in the middle overs could win this contest. Bangladesh’s batters will need to be watchful against Ghazanfar’s mystery spin, while Afghanistan must find a way to contain the explosive Bangladesh batting lineup.
Prediction
While both teams look strong, experts predict Bangladesh A have a slight edge given their dominant form and explosive batting firepower. However, Afghanistan A’s championship experience and quality spin attack could make this a close contest.
Expected Score: 170-180 runs batting first
Likely Winner: Bangladesh A (55-45)