BAN-U19 vs AFG-U19 Dream11 Prediction Today | 5th Youth ODI 2025

Bangladesh Under-19 will face Afghanistan Under-19 in the 5th Youth ODI match of the Afghan U19 tour of Bangladesh. Both teams have shown competitive cricket in the series, with Bangladesh focusing on controlled bowling units and Afghanistan depending on individual batting brilliance. This match is expected to be closely contested, making Dream11 team selection crucial.

Match Details

Match	Bangladesh U19 vs Afghanistan U19
Format	Youth ODI (50 Overs)
Date	09 November 2025
Venue	Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh
Time	9:00 AM Local

Pitch Report

• Pitch at Sylhet is balanced but slightly bowler-friendly, especially early on.
• Spinners come into play in middle overs.
• Batting becomes easier after 12–15 overs.
• Total that can be defended: 225–260

Fantasy Note: Prefer bowlers who can bowl in Powerplay or death overs + top-order batters who face more deliveries.

Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

Team	Form
Bangladesh U19	W, W, L, W, W
Afghanistan U19	L, L, W, L, L

Bangladesh U19 appear more stable in both batting and bowling.

Probable Playing 11

Bangladesh U19 (BAN-U19)

1. Ashiqur Rahman
2. Jishan Alam
3. Ariful Islam
4. Mohammad Shihab
5. Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan (C)
6. Md Rohanat
7. Arafat Islam
8. Ripon Mondol
9. Mahfuzur Rahman
10. Rafiuddin Rajib
11. Maruf Mridha

Afghanistan U19 (AFG-U19)

1. Hassan Eisakhel
2. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
3. Mohammad Haroon
4. Abdul Rahman
5. Ijaz Ahmadzai
6. Imran Mir (C)
7. Izharulhaq Naveed
8. Shahidullah Kamal
9. Naveed Zadran
10. Bilal Sayedi
11. Amir Khan

(Playing XI may slightly vary at toss time — verify 15 min before match)

Top Fantasy Picks (Must Have)

Player	Team	Why Pick
Ariful Islam	BAN-U19	Reliable middle-order bat, plays long innings
Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan	BAN-U19	Captain + key batter, high impact
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar	AFG-U19	Wickets in middle overs, good economy
Izharulhaq Naveed	AFG-U19	Spin bowler, wicket-taking ability

Captain / Vice-Captain Choices

Role	Player	Reason
C (Safe)	Ariful Islam	Consistent points from batting
VC (Safe)	Chowdhury Mohammad Rizwan	Anchors innings + possibility of bonus points
C (Risky GL Option)	Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar	Can pick 3+ wickets
VC (Medium Risk)	Izharulhaq Naveed	Spins effective on this pitch

Safe Team for Small League

WK: Mohammad Shihab
BAT: Ariful Islam (C), Jishan Alam, Ijaz Ahmadzai
ALL: Chowdhury M Rizwan (VC), Md Rohanat, Shahidullah Kamal
BOWL: Ripon Mondol, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Izharulhaq Naveed, Amir Khan

Grand League Differential Picks

• Hassan Eisakhel → If he survives early overs, can score big
• Maruf Mridha → Low selection %, wicket potential
• Naveed Zadran → Useful in death overs

GL Tip: Stack more bowlers from the team bowling first.

Match Prediction (Cricket-Only)

Based on team depth, pitch conditions, and form:

Bangladesh U19 are slightly more likely to win due to stronger bowling balance and better top-order stability.

Conclusion

This Youth ODI offers a competitive environment where both teams will aim to control the middle overs. For Dream11 cricket, prioritize all-rounders and bowlers who operate in decisive match phases. Bangladesh U19 hold a tactical advantage, but Afghanistan U19 have the talent to push the game deep if their batters settle.