The third fixture of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, 13th December 2025, at 10:30 AM (IST) will be between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. The clash will be between the last year champions and the team who could not win a single match last year. The match will be played at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. Here’s a look at the pitch conditions, key stats, player props, and match winner prediction for AFG U-19 vs BAN U-19.
AFG U-19 vs BAN U-19 Props
Stats
- Faisal Shinozada has scored 531 runs in 9 matches
- Uzairullah Niazai has scored 370 runs in 9 matches
- Rizan Hossan has scored 442 runs in 9 matches
ICC Academy Ground , Dubai - Pitch Report
The ICC Academy Ground in Dubai typically provides a well balanced surface, offering good pace and bounce early on to aid seamers with some movement in the air. Batters can score freely in the initial stages but need to apply themselves as the pitch begins to slow.
As the match wears on, spinners come into the game with the surface offering more grip and turn. Medium pacers also find assistance throughout, making the toss a key factor, with teams often preferring to bat first.
The last 6 matches at the venue have been even with 3 batting 1st and 3 batting 2nd wins but the majority wins have come with teams batting 2nd so that is the optimal option for teams to select. The average score remains to be around 240 and the team winning the toss should look to bowl first.
AFG U-19 vs BAN U-19 Squads
Afghanistan U-19 Squad: Mehboob Taskin (c & wk), Khalid Ahmadzai (wk), Salam Khan Ahmadzai, Rohullah Arab, Nazeefullah Amiri, Abdul Aziz Khan, Faisal Khan Shinozada, Azizullah Miakhil, Uzair Khan Niazi, Nasratullah Nooristani, Osman Sadat, Zaitullah Shaheen, Khatir Khan Stanikzai, Hafeezullah Zadran, Wahidullah Zadran
Bangladesh U-19 Squad :Azizul Hakim Tamim (Captain), Zawad Abrar (Vice Captain), Samiun Basir Ratul, Sheikh Paevej Jibon, Rizan Hossan, Shadin islam, Md Abdullah, Farid Hasan Faysal, Kalam Siddiki Aleen, Iqbal hossain Emon, Rifat Beg, Shahriar Al Amin, Ahmed Shahriar, Saad Islam Razin, Md Shabuj
AFG U-19 vs BAN U-19 Match Winner Prediction
Bangladesh stunned everyone last year, winning the title after beating India in the final, and their campaign was filled with disciplined bowling, tactical captaincy, and clutch batting performances. Entering the 2025 tournament, they carry confidence, experience, and the tag of favourites.
Afghanistan, in contrast, had a tough run last season losing all matches and finishing at the bottom of their group. However, recent performances in the World Cup qualifiers have showcased a strong comeback. Their last two qualifier matches were dominant, hinting at renewed momentum and a more balanced squad.
Our Winner Prediction: Expect Bangladesh U-19 to come out on the winning side.
