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Qatar (QAT) are set to face Afghanistan (AFG) in a one-off T20I on Tuesday, November 11 at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha, marking a historic moment for the hosts as they play their first-ever T20 international against a full-member nation.

The hosts will look to showcase their growing strength and put up a strong fight against a well-balanced Afghan side. Playing in front of their home crowd, Qatar will aim to display their skills and make a memorable impression on the international stage.

On the other hand, Afghanistan will use this opportunity to test their bench strength and adapt to the conditions in Qatar. With Darwish Rasooli leading the team, the visitors have included several promising players such as Sediqullah Atal, AM Ghazanfar, and Bilal Sami. The squad will look to put forth their best performance and gain valuable experience against a developing yet determined side.

QAT vs AFG — Match Details

Match	Qatar vs Afghanistan, Only T20I, Afghanistan tour of Qatar 2025
Date and Time	Tuesday, November 11; 8:00 pm (IST)
Venue	West End Park International Stadium, Doha
Live Broadcast and Streaming	FanCode (app and website)

West End Park International Stadium, Doha — Pitch Report

The pitch at West End Park offers a balanced surface, providing assistance to both batters and bowlers. Early in the innings, pace bowlers can extract good swing and bounce, particularly with the new ball, making the initial overs challenging for batters. As the game progresses, the pitch tends to settle, allowing set batters to play big shots and build substantial partnerships. However, during the second innings, the presence of dew can make chasing easier, reducing grip and control for bowlers.

QAT vs AFG — Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

This will be the first-ever international encounter between Qatar and Afghanistan. Since the two teams have never faced each other in T20Is before, the head-to-head record stands at 0-0.

QAT vs AFG — Probable Playing XIs Qatar

Mirza Mohammed Baig (Capt), Zubair Ali, Shariq Munir, Imal Liyanage (WK), Mohammad Ahnaff, Zeeshan Haider, Shahzib Jamil, Daniel Louis, Mokbul Ahammed, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, Muhammad Murad, Owais Ahmed

Afghanistan

Darwish Rasooli (Capt), Sediqullah Atal, Zubaid Akbari, Rahmanullah, Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Nangeyalia Kharote, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Faridoon Dawoodzai, Abdollah Ahmadzai

QAT vs AFG — Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter — Sediqullah Atal Sediqullah Atal. (Photo Source: FADEL SENNA/AFP via Getty Images)

Afghanistan opener Sediqullah Atal could be the key batter in this clash. He has been in excellent form recently, continuously developing his skills in the shorter format to become a more dominant presence at the top of the order. With his ability to build innings and accelerate when needed, Atal has the potential to anchor the innings and guide Afghanistan toward a match-winning total.

Probable Best Bowler — AM Ghazanfar AM Ghazanfar. (Photo source: Getty Images)

The 19-year-old spinner could prove to be the key bowler in this encounter. Although he hasn’t been among the wickets recently, he consistently builds pressure on batters by maintaining tight lines and restricting the scoring rate. His four-over spell could be game-changing, as his ability to control the flow of runs and trouble batters with his spin variations might play a crucial role in tilting the match in his team’s favour.

Today's Match Prediction: Afghanistan to win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.