The One-off Test match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to take place from 9 October to 13 October 2026 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The game marks the beginning of Bangladesh’s multi-format tour in the UAE against Afghanistan, which also includes a subsequent ODI Tri-Series involving Zimbabwe.
Match Schedule & Details
Team squads with their playing role
The confirmed lineups for the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh One-off Test categorized by specific player roles are structured below:
Afghanistan Test Squad Player Roles
The team is captained by top-order specialist Rahmat Shah for this red-ball fixture.
Bangladesh Test Squad Player Roles
Led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, the squad travels with a rich contingent of spin-bowling all-rounders and seasoned keepers.
Head-to-Head Match Record
Afghanistan and Bangladesh share a perfectly balanced 1-1 tie in their head-to-head Test history. The upcoming One-off Test in Abu Dhabi serves as the ultimate tiebreaker between the two nations in the red-ball format.
Match Day Forecast
The weather forecast for the five days of the One-off Test match in Abu Dhabi predicts consistently hot, dry, and clear conditions with a 0% chance of rain.
Extreme daytime heat will be the primary environmental challenge, requiring players to focus heavily on hydration and physical endurance.
