Bangladesh start as slight favourites for the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi. This Afghanistan vs Bangladesh match prediction puts their chances at 55% against 45% for Afghanistan, because their recent form line of W W L W L beats Afghanistan’s A D W L L and Tanzid Hasan Tamim leads a batting group tipped to reach 300+. Below you will find the toss outlook, pitch and weather notes, head-to-head figures, playing XI talking points, squads, fantasy cricket tips and broadcast details.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Details
Match | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Only Test | Afghanistan v Bangladesh |
Date | 09/10/2026 (Friday) |
Time | BDT 12:00 PM / PKT 11:00 AM / INR 11:30 AM |
Format | Test |
Venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Recent performance | Afghanistan – A D W L L, Bangladesh – W W L W L |
AFG vs BAN Afghanistan v Bangladesh 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
How you follow the Only Test depends on where you live, so the listed platforms are grouped by region. Click here to watch the Live Stream on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
- India: FanCode (App & Website), Cricbuzz TV
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (also available via Prime Video)
- Bangladesh: Cricbuzz TV
- Worldwide: Matches available via Sports Live Hub for global streaming access across regions.
Broadcast details may vary by region.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Toss Prediction
Bangladesh are widely tipped to call correctly at the toss and take first strike. Conditions such as dew and the nature of the pitch remain unconfirmed, yet Test cricket tends to be shaped by the opening innings. If Bangladesh can pile up 300 or more in their first turn at the crease, they would hold the upper hand and push Afghanistan into a chase from the very first sessions.
Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report
No pitch report was supplied for this venue, so expectations stay open. Test surfaces usually change character as the match moves along: batting tends to be easier early, while spin and tired seamers matter more later. That pattern supports Bangladesh choosing to bat first and could put Taijul Islam and Zia-ur-Rehman in the frame for long spells. Both teams will settle their XI after inspecting the strip.
Weather Report
Temperature and dew data were not included for this fixture. Over several days, heat can shape how captains rotate their bowlers, and any lost time makes a draw more likely, so both camps will keep an eye on the forecast. Our verdict assumes full playing time. Check conditions on the morning of the match for the latest picture.
AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 2 |
AFG Won | 1 |
BAN Won | 1 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 0 |
First-ever Fixture | September 5, 2019 |
Most-recent Fixture | June 14, 2023 |
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Team Preview & Squads
Afghanistan
Rahmat Shah captains Afghanistan after a heavy setback in June, when India won the Only Test at New Chandigarh by an innings and 300 runs. Afghanistan were dismissed for 152 and 112 after India declared on 564/8. Shah is also our pick for top score and most sixes, so his job is twofold: steady the dressing room and set the example with the bat.
Hashmatullah Shahidi is the listed key batter, with Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Khalil Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Afsar Zazai and Rahmanullah adding depth. Our predicted total of 280+ would need at least one partnership of real substance. The batters were bowled out twice for modest totals last time, so patience will matter more than flair in this playing XI.
Zia-ur-Rehman is the key bowler and our choice for most wickets, while Ismat Alam is the key all-rounder. Qais Ahmad, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mohammad Saleem, Shahidullah and Ziaur Rahman give the captain further options. Taking 20 wickets is the whole job in a Test, so rotating this group wisely across the match is a genuine tactical test.
Afghanistan Squad
Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Abdul Malik, Afsar Zazai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ismat Alam, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohammad Saleem, Qais Ahmad, Rahmanullah, Sediqullah Atal, Shahidullah, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rehman, Ziaur Rahman
Bangladesh
Najmul Hossain Shanto leads a side with the stronger form line, W W L W L, though the latest result was a heavy loss: Bangladesh were bowled out for 64 and 95 at Mackay, and Australia won by an innings and 51 runs. Shanto will want to prove that was an outlier, and a first-innings score of 300+ is the benchmark for doing it.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim is the key batter and our pick for Player of the Match, top score and most sixes. Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque and Tawhid Hridoy fill out the order, giving the playing XI both depth and variety.
Taijul Islam is the key bowler and Mehidy Hasan Miraz the key all-rounder, which gives Bangladesh a spin-heavy look on paper. Hasan Mahmud is tipped for the most wickets, with Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury and Shoriful Islam supplying pace.
Bangladesh Squad
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Tawhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury, Shoriful Islam
AFG vs BAN Prediction
Event | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
Toss Winner | – | Bangladesh |
Player of the Match | – | Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
Top Run Scorer | Rahmat Shah | Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
Top Wicket Taker | Zia-ur-Rehman | Hasan Mahmud |
Most Sixes | Rahmat Shah | Tanzid Hasan Tamim |
Predicted Score | 280+ | 300+ |
Win Probability | 45% | 55% |
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Winning Prediction
Bangladesh are our pick for the Only Test, with a 55% win probability against 45% for Afghanistan, thanks to better recent form and a batting group led by Tanzid. Afghanistan are far from out of it if Rahmat Shah and Zia-ur-Rehman fire together. Who do you think takes the Abu Dhabi Test? Tell us in the comments, and follow JeetBuzz for more updates, stats and analysis.
FAQ: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2026 Only Test
Q1. What time does the Only Test start in IST?
The match starts at 11:30 AM IST on October 9, 2026.
Q2. How can viewers in India watch it live?
Viewers in India can watch on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3. Who is Bangladesh’s key bowler for this match?
Taijul Islam is listed as Bangladesh’s key bowler.