# Afghanistan and Bangladesh cricket series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/afghanistan-and-bangladesh-cricket-series
> Updated: 2026-10-14T07:55:25.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Afghanistan and Bangladesh traveled to the United Arab Emirates in October 2026 for a multi-format cricket series. The tour commenced with a one-off Test match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Test match resulted in a dramatic draw. Chasing a target of 479 runs, Afghanistan reached 346/8 after surviving 142 overs in their second innings. Sediqullah Atal scored 111 runs, marking the first century by an Afghan player in a Test fourth innings. Captain Rahmat Shah contributed 105 runs in the first innings and 51 in the second. 

Bangladesh saw strong performances from Litton Das, who was named Player of the Match, and bowler Hasan Mahmud, who recorded a Test hat-trick during the match.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Afghanistan secures dramatic Test draw against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi

Afghanistan secured a historic Test draw against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, led by Sediqullah Atal’s marathon 111 to survive a 479-run chase.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afghanistan-secures-dramatic-test-draw-against-bangladesh-in-abu-dhabi

### 2026-10-07: Afghanistan and Bangladesh to play cricket series in UAE

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will face off in a one-off Test in Abu Dhabi from October 9-13, 2026, followed by an ODI tri-series in the UAE featuring Zimbabwe.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afghanistan-and-bangladesh-to-play-cricket-series-in-uae

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