Afghanistan and Bangladesh to play cricket series in UAE

cricket Afghanistan vs Bangladesh one-off Test ODI tri-series Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are scheduled to compete in a multi-format cricket series in the United Arab Emirates in October 2026. The tour will begin with a one-off Test match held from October 9 to 13 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Following the Test, the two nations will participate in an ODI tri-series alongside Zimbabwe. The ODI fixture between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is set for October 21 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, with the tournament final scheduled for October 23.

Rahmat Shah is slated to captain Afghanistan in both the Test and ODI formats. Bangladesh will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto for the Test match. The series provides both teams with competitive opportunities in UAE conditions ahead of future international commitments.

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Afghanistan · Bangladesh · Najmul Hossain Shanto · Rahmat Shah · United Arab Emirates

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[● 3 SOURCES] Afghanistan and Bangladesh will play a one-off Test match from October 9 to 13, 2026. www.ipl.com · www.latestly.com · sundayguardianlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain the Bangladesh squad for the Test match. www.ipl.com · sundayguardianlive.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Test match will be held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. www.ipl.com · www.latestly.com · sundayguardianlive.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Rahmat Shah will captain the Afghanistan squad for the Test and ODI formats. www.ipl.com · sundayguardianlive.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ODI match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled for October 21, 2026, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. www.ipl.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] An ODI tri-series featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe will follow the Test match. www.ipl.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] In India, the Test match can be streamed via the FanCode app and website. sundayguardianlive.com