Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the high-stakes clash between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The winner of this match will secure a spot in the Super 4s, while Bangladesh will be knocked out if they lose. With spin-heavy attacks from both teams, the stadium has seen many low-scoring thrillers recently, and this trend is anticipated to continue.
Check out the pitch report and weather updates for Match 9 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2025.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Where to Watch Live?
Date | 16/08/2025 |
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Time | 8:00 PM IST |
Venue | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
Streaming | Sonyliv |
Broadcast | Sony Sports |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium has recently favored the spinners, making it difficult for batters to score freely during the middle overs. However, the powerplay remains a key phase, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat - allowing batters to provide a strong start and set the platform for the rest of the innings.
The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first, as the pitch tends to settle down as the game progresses. The average first innings total here is around 160 runs.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: Weather Report
Today’s weather report for Sheikh Zayed Stadium shows it will be hot and humid, with temperatures around 35‑36 degrees Celsius at 8:00 PM. There is no chance of rain, and the skies will be partly cloudy throughout the match. Humidity will be close to 50‑60%, with mild winds.
The conditions are expected to stay warm, but there’s a possibility of cooler skies and a slight drop in temperature later in the evening after sunset. Dew may form during the latter half of the match, which could affect bowling and fielding conditions.
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