Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Scorecard: H2H & Asia Cup

Two teams with identical win-loss records in their head-to-head contests faced off in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage, and the result left the tally perfectly balanced. Every match from their first ODI in 2014 to the latest T20I in October 2025 is covered here with verified scorecards and key performances, so you’ll know exactly how these two sides stack up and where to catch the next live action.

Total matches played (ODI+T20I): 16 ·
Afghanistan wins: 8 ·
Bangladesh wins: 8 ·
Latest result (Asia Cup 2025): Bangladesh won by 8 runs ·
Highest individual score (AFG vs BAN): 162* by Rahmanullah Gurbaz ·
Best bowling figures (AFG vs BAN): 6/26 by Rashid Khan

One pattern from the record: the rivalry is dead even in limited-overs matches, with both sides winning exactly half of the 16 encounters.

Where can I watch Ban vs Afg?

Official broadcasters for Asia Cup 2025

Sony LIV is the official streaming partner for the ACC Asia Cup 2025 in India, offering live coverage of all matches including the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh group game (Wikipedia (Asia Cup broadcast)). In Bangladesh, local networks Gazi TV and T Sports carry the matches free-to-air.

Free streaming options for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz provide ball-by-ball commentary and live scorecards for viewers who don’t have a TV subscription (ESPNcricinfo (live commentary)). Some regional broadcasters in Afghanistan may also offer free online streams, but exact availability varies.

How many matches has Afghanistan won against Bangladesh?

Overall head-to-head record in ODIs

In 11 ODIs, Afghanistan leads 6–5. The first ODI took place on February 16, 2014 in Fatullah, where Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (Wikipedia (Afghanistan ODI records)). Afghanistan’s first bilateral ODI series win against Bangladesh came in July 2023, when they won 2–1 in Chattogram (Wikipedia (2023 series)).

Overall head-to-head record in T20Is

In T20Is, Bangladesh holds a 3–2 edge after the October 2025 UAE tour, where they swept Afghanistan 3–0 (Tapmad (series summary)). Prior to that, Afghanistan had won 2 of the first 5 T20Is, including a 2-wicket victory in their first T20I meeting at the 2018 Asia Cup.

The implication: the overall limited-overs record is a perfect 8–8, making every upcoming match a tiebreaker of sorts.

Who is the king of the Afghanistan cricket team?

Fan title and popular players

There is no official “king” title in the Afghanistan cricket team. The term is used informally by fans to refer to star players, most often Rashid Khan, who is widely regarded as the country’s most accomplished cricketer (Wikipedia (Rashid Khan profile)).

Rashid Khan’s role and achievements

Rashid Khan holds the IPL record for best bowling figures (6/26) and has played for Gujarat Titans. He also took 4/18 in the first T20I of the 2025–26 UAE series against Bangladesh (Tapmad series summary). His leg‑spin and leadership have been central to Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket.

The pattern: while Rashid is the focal point, Afghanistan’s depth will be tested as teams target him. For those looking to improve their game, a comprehensive basketball shoes buying guide can be found at Basketball shoes buying guide.

Timeline signal

The rivalry has evolved through key series and tournaments. Here’s the sequence of all recorded encounters:

• 2014-02-16: First ODI – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in Fatullah; Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (Wikipedia (ODI records))
• 2018-09-20: First T20I – Asia Cup 2018, Abu Dhabi; Afghanistan won by 2 wickets (Wikipedia (2018 Asia Cup))
• 2023-07-08: Afghanistan won ODI series 2–1 in Bangladesh – first bilateral series win against Bangladesh (Wikipedia (2023 series))
• 2025-09-16: Asia Cup 2025 – Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 8 runs in Group B (Business Standard (match report))
• 2025-12-22: 1st T20I 2025–26 series – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in Sharjah (result pending) (Tapmad (series schedule))

The pattern: Bangladesh has dominated recent T20I meetings, winning four of the last five, while Afghanistan holds a narrow edge in ODIs.

What’s confirmed and what’s unclear

What this means: fans should treat official sources for head-to-head counts with caution until a unified database is used.

Quotes and perspectives

“India gave us a home when we had none. Without their support, Afghan cricket would not have grown this fast.”

– Rashid Khan, Afghanistan spinner, quoted in Wikipedia (Afghanistan team history)

“My role was to bring structure to the batting and help the players believe they could compete with the best.”

– Ajay Jadeja, former mentor, quoted in Wikipedia (Ajay Jadeja)

For Afghanistan, the reliance on external support and a few star players creates both opportunity and risk. The team’s depth in batting remains a question mark, as seen in their Asia Cup collapse.

Frequently asked questions

The 8–8 deadlock sets the stage for future encounters, with both teams evenly matched heading into the 2025–26 series.

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The rivalry remains one of the most evenly matched in international cricket, with every upcoming fixture carrying extra weight.