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Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to meet in a one-off Test at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium from October 9 to 13, 2026. The fixture carries added significance for Bangladesh as it marks the team’s first-ever Test appearance in the UAE. Afghanistan will be captained by Rahmat Shah, with Hashmatullah Shahidi and Qais Ahmad bringing experience to the side. Shahidullah Kamal and Yamin Ahmadzai are also players to watch, with Shahidullah having scored 538 first-class runs at an average of 76.85 and Yamin having taken 42 wickets in the competition.
Bangladesh will look to its experienced core, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das and all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz, while Najmul Hossain Shanto takes charge as captain. Tawhid Hridoy has also earned a return to the Test squad after producing a record-breaking 350 for Bangladesh A in first-class cricket. The two teams have met twice in Test cricket, winning one match each. Their most recent encounter came in June 2023, when Bangladesh secured a huge 546-run victory, with Shanto earning Player of the Match honours after scoring centuries in both innings.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh One-Off Test 2026: Date, Start Time and Venue
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh One-Off Test |
| Dates | October 9–13, 2026 |
| Start Time | 11:00 AM IST |
| Local Time | 9:30 AM |
| GMT | 5:30 AM |
| Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh One-Off Test 2026 Live Streaming: Where to Watch in India, Afghanistan and Bangladesh?
Cricket fans in India can watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh One-Off Test 2026 live through the FanCode app and website, with a premium subscription required. The five-day contest is being held at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from October 9 to 13, with play scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST each day. No television broadcast is listed for India, so viewers will need to use FanCode to follow the action live.
Broadcast and streaming options vary across other regions. In Bangladesh, viewers can follow the match on T Sports and stream it through Tapmad, while Ariana TV and the Etisalat app are listed for Afghanistan. Willow TV is an option in the USA and Canada, Fox Sports carries coverage in Australia, and Pakistan viewers can use A Sports on television or Tamasha digitally. Cricbuzz is listed for digital coverage across MENA and Southeast Asia.