Afghanistan and Bangladesh are scheduled to compete in a one-off Test match in the United Arab Emirates during October 2026. This single-match series marks a significant red-ball encounter between the two sides, with 15 players currently listed in the squad groups.
The fixture is slated to begin on October 9, 2026, and conclude by October 13. While the specific stadium for this international contest is yet to be confirmed, the dates for the five-day match are established in the official calendar.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2026 at a glance
| Series | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Teams | Afghanistan, Bangladesh |
| Dates | 2026-10-09 – 2026-10-13 |
| Formats | Test |
| Total matches | 1 |
| Series status | upcoming |
Current schedule notes: 1 fixture venue(s) are explicitly TBC/TBD in the source.
Full schedule
| Match | Teams | Date & time | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-off Test Test |
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh |
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:30 am PKT Afghanistan: 10:00 am · Bangladesh: 11:30 am |
TBC | Scheduled |
Squads
Bangladesh Test squad
BATTERS
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain)
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Shadman Islam
- Soumya Sarkar
- Mominul Haque
- Towhid Hridoy
ALL ROUNDERS
WICKET KEEPERS
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wicketkeeper)
- Litton Das (wicketkeeper)
- Jaker Ali (wicketkeeper)
BOWLERS
Squad coverage: 1/2 team-format combinations currently stored.
Live schedule and results: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2026
Schedule data last synchronized: 19/09/2026, 18:31:14
