Afghanistan to Host Bangladesh for Three-Match ODI Series in UAE This November

Afghanistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in November. The exact stadiums for the matches are yet to be confirmed. This series replaces an all-format tour that was initially planned for earlier this year as per the ICC’s Future Tours Programme (FTP).

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to travel to the UAE and India due to high temperatures in both countries. As a result, the series has been limited to three ODIs, scheduled for November 6, 9, and 11.

“Following extensive discussions, both boards have agreed to proceed with just the ODI leg, which will be crucial in both teams’ preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Pakistan in February next year,” the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a press release.

Last week, BCB president Faruque Ahmed confirmed that he met Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) officials during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Malaysia. The BCB was interested in playing ODIs against Afghanistan. Bangladesh has played only three 50-over games this year and will play three more later in the year against the West Indies.

Afghanistan is enjoying a successful period since their historic T20 World Cup campaign. On their road to the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan achieved their first-ever series win against a top-five ICC-ranked side, defeating South Africa in the UAE. Afghanistan won the first two matches convincingly, taking the series bragging rights. They won by six wickets and 177 runs, respectively, bowling out South Africa for scores of 106 and 134. South Africa won the third match, chasing a target of 170.

Following the conclusion of the ODI series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe in December for an all-format series.