AFG vs BAN One-off Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh and Afghanistan will compete in an ODI tri-series, along with Zimbabwe. But before that, these two sides will face each other in the one-off test, starting on October 9. This contest will start at 11 AM IST at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Rahmat Shah will replace Hasmatullah Shahidi as the test captain for Afghanistan. He will lead the Afghan side, which has made some changes to their squad as compared to the one against India a few months back. Bangladesh are coming off a 1-1 draw series in Australia. They will be high on confidence about their performance.
AFG vs BAN: Match Details
- Date: October 09-13, 2026 (Friday-Tuesday)
- Time: 11 AM IST
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
AFG vs BAN: Live Streaming Details
The live action of the one-off test will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website for the Indian fans.
AFG vs BAN: Head-to-Head in Tests
- Total Matches: 2
- Afghanistan: 1
- Bangladesh: 1
- No-result: 0
AFG vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report
The wicket in Abu Dhabi is slow and low, which will offer good help for the slow bowlers. The batters can score well for the first few days, but the wicket will deteriorate, and it will be a tough task for the batters.
AFG vs BAN: Possible XIs
Afghanistan: Abdul Malik, Sediq Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah ©, Ismat Alam, Afsar Zazai (wk), Shahidullah Kamal, Zia Ur Rahman, Qais Ahmad, Md. Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi
West Indies: Tanzid Hasan, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto ©, Musfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain
AFG vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Najmul Hossain Shanto and Rahmat Shah are two experienced batters for their sides. They will be key for their respective teams.
Probable Best Bowler
Taijul Islam and Qais Ahmad will be tough bowlers on this surface. Especially with the old ball, they will get a good turn and grip.
Today Match Prediction: Afghanistan are inconsistent in this format. Hence, we predict Bangladesh to win this game in Abu Dhabi.
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