Omarzai delivered an outstanding all-round performance to help Afghanistan secure a five-wicket win against Bangladesh. Omarzai ran through Bangladesh’s middle order with ease, striking boundaries regularly while adding 40 runs late in the innings.
Emon and Tanzim scored fifties for Bangladesh but fell short of reaching their target, giving Afghanistan its first full series win against a Test-playing side.
Head-to-Head
Bangladesh have won 11 of 19 matches between them since 2006 in both ODIs and T20Is; Afghanistan have taken eight wins each time. These sides meet again Saturday for another match at the Asia Cup; should Bangladesh come out victorious, they would secure top position in their pool despite only one game left! Afghanistan started well, with Emon and Tanzim scoring fifties, yet fielding errors allowed Bangladesh back into the match due to some poor bowling from their hosts; Rashid did manage four-fers using wrist spin but even that wasn’t enough as Noor and Taskin guided them home for victory!
Test Match Statistics
Bangladesh won their single test match against Afghanistan convincingly by 546 runs – their largest home Test victory ever and third biggest in terms of runs ever won! Rahmat Shah became the first Afghan batsman ever to score a century during a test match and also took several catches off Taskin Ahmed who bowled brilliantly, getting more out of the surface than other Bangladesh bowlers and picking up Omarzai and Janat wickets to help his side.
Bangladesh started off strongly, reaching 151 in their opening innings but then quickly crumbling down to just 118 for 6. Rishad Hossain and Nurul Hasan put on an amazing partnership of 92 runs in less than three overs to take their side to 332/6. Afghanistan struggled throughout their second innings as wickets continued to fall at regular intervals; at one point they reached just 1836/6 even with Rashid Khan playing well.
Taskin Ahmed took two key wickets of Omarzai and Janat quickly in quick succession to break their partnership, before picking off tailenders to finish the job. Mohammad Noor provided great support by hitting two sixes off one over of Mohammad Noor to seal an incredible win for his side.
| Statistics | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 2 | 2 |
| Matches Won | 1 | 1 |
| Matches Lost | 1 | 1 |
| Drawn Matches | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Score | 342 | 425 |
| Lowest Team Score | 115 | 173 |
The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test rivalry is still small, with only two Test matches played, and both teams have won one match each, making the head-to-head record perfectly balanced.
Match Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Chattogram | Afghanistan won by 224 runs |
| Jun 2023 | Dhaka | Bangladesh won by 546 runs |
Key Highlights
- Afghanistan created history by defeating Bangladesh in their first Test meeting by 224 runs.
- Bangladesh responded strongly in 2023 with a dominant 546-run victory, one of their biggest Test wins.
- The rivalry remains evenly poised with both teams winning one Test each.
ODI Statistics
Afghanistan was expected to make it through to the semifinals of the Asia Cup, yet failed to advance past group stage. Looking to rebound, they will look to deliver strong performances against Bangladesh in this six-match white-ball series – both teams looking for strong finishes to their tournament.
Bangladesh pulled off a dramatic win against Australia, keeping their hopes alive of qualifying for the semi-finals. Emon Shah got off to a brilliant start, smashing Mohammad Nabi over midwicket for six. Unfortunately his failure post drinks break combined with Fareed dropping an easy catch meant Bangladesh were eventually seen off by Australia.
Afghanistan’s spin twins Noor and Rashid Khan were exceptional throughout this game, restricting Bangladesh to just 154 for 5 in 20 overs with an outstanding powerplay at around 10 an over and Tanzid Hasan’s 52 off 31 providing Bangladesh an ideal basis to build towards a defendable total.
| Statistics | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| ODI Matches Played | 22 | 22 |
| Matches Won | 11 | 11 |
| Matches Lost | 11 | 11 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Score | 331 | 334 |
| Lowest Team Score | 126 | 93 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 260 | 215 |
The ODI rivalry between Afghanistan and Bangladesh has become highly competitive, with both teams currently sharing an equal number of wins. Recent ODI meetings have seen Afghanistan gain momentum with dominant victories.
Recent ODI Results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Afghanistan won by 200 runs |
| Oct 2025 | Afghanistan won by 81 runs |
| Oct 2025 | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| Nov 2024 | Bangladesh won by 68 runs |
| Nov 2024 | Afghanistan won by 92 runs |
Key Highlights
- Afghanistan recorded a massive 200-run victory against Bangladesh in 2025.
- Bangladesh hold the highest ODI team total in this rivalry with 334 runs.
- Afghanistan have improved significantly in ODI cricket through their spin attack and middle-order stability.
Bangladesh was only able to muster 30 runs in their death overs. Rashid claimed Litton Das at backward point for trying to score off Rashid’s fifth delivery and another googly from Rashid was successful in dismissing Jaker Ali for 41 after failing to time his sweep shot properly in over seven.
Rashid then struck immediately by taking two wickets of Jakair and Shamim Hossain, leaving Bangladesh in trouble at 119 for 6. But Noor stepped up and took both wickets necessary to seal victory for Bangladesh and ensure their Super Four hopes remained alive.
Afghanistan and Bangladesh will engage in an exciting contest during their second match, with Afghanistan looking to improve on their weak opening bowling while Bangladesh are looking to continue their dominant batting and fielding performances. It will be interesting to watch how this match develops and whether one side can move into one of the top two positions in Group D.
T20I Statistics
Afghanistan Men’s National Cricket Team represents Afghanistan internationally in cricket competition and holds full membership of the International Cricket Council for Test, One-Day International and Twenty20 International status.
On 10 February 2012, Afghanistan made history when they played their inaugural One-off ODI against Pakistan at Sharjah – although scoring was minimal this one-off match marked the beginning of Afghanistan’s journey toward becoming a top cricket nation.
Since 2013, they have defeated Pakistan twice more in ODI matches, in 2013 and 2017. That same year saw their inaugural home ODI series where they also triumphed with both matches won. Their aim is to become one of the top six ODI and three T20I teams by 2025 while hosting and competing regularly bilateral series against countries within India’s pool of players.
| Statistics | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|
| T20I Matches Played | 16 | 16 |
| Matches Won | 7 | 9 |
| Matches Lost | 9 | 7 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Team Score | 167 | 157 |
| Lowest Team Score | 72 | 105 |
Bangladesh currently hold a slight edge in the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I rivalry with 9 wins in 16 matches, while Afghanistan have won 7 matches. The rivalry has become increasingly competitive, with both teams producing close finishes in recent years.
Recent T20I Results
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
| Oct 2025 | Bangladesh won by 2 wickets |
| Oct 2025 | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| Jun 2024 | Afghanistan won by 8 runs (DLS) |
| Jul 2023 | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
Key Highlights
- Afghanistan have historically been strong at neutral venues due to their spin attack.
- Bangladesh swept the 2025 T20I series and gained the overall head-to-head advantage.
- The matches are often low-to-mid scoring contests where spinners play a decisive role.
Afghanistan was considered one of the tournament’s dark horses during the World Cup. After starting slowly against West Indies, Afghanistan ultimately went on to win all their group matches and qualify for Super Four. In the final against New Zealand, Afghanistan put in an outstanding performance with both bat and ball; celebrating an unforgettable win – their greatest in an ODI! This success was celebrated across their entire country.
Bangladesh were hoping to secure their semifinal place against Afghanistan after beating Scotland, but Afghan bowlers turned the tables and restricted them to just 116 runs in 12.4 overs. Litton looked set for a memorable knock but Naveen struck three times in the last two overs to give Afghanistan their most decisive ODI win and increase their hopes of making the World Cup quarterfinals.
Both sides have competed in 19 ODIs against one another; Bangladesh won 11 while Afghanistan prevailed 8 times. Over 13 T20Is between these teams, Bangladesh claimed five victories while Afghanistan secured seven. Furthermore, two tie matches occurred within both formats.
