The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and The People’s Republic of Bangladesh are preparing to engage in a much-awaited series of three Twenty20 International cricket matches, scheduled to commence on October 2nd, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Ground located in the United Arab Emirates. This series occurs directly after the completion of the 2025 Asia Cup tournament, where both national teams participated within the same group, with Bangladesh achieving a narrow victory over Afghanistan by a margin of eight runs during a tightly contested game. The series is anticipated to showcase intense cricketing action as both national sides aim to recover from variable performances exhibited during the Asia Cup and refine their strategies in preparation for the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup in 2026.
This sequence of T20I matches holds considerable importance for both Afghanistan and Bangladesh, as they endeavor to cultivate positive momentum and establish a well-rounded composition within their respective squads. Afghanistan, under the leadership of Rashid Khan, intends to leverage the typically slower and spin-friendly conditions characteristic of Sharjah, which are conducive to their formidable spin-bowling arsenal. Bangladesh, with Jaker Ali serving as captain due to the unavailability of Litton Das who is currently injured, will depend on their experienced batting order and fast-bowling options, including Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, to mitigate the threat posed by Afghanistan’s spin attack. Both national teams share a common aspiration to overcome recent inconsistencies and assert their dominance in this specific format of cricket.
The captain of the Afghanistan team highlighted the importance of drawing lessons from the setbacks encountered during the Asia Cup and prioritizing the development of a cohesive team for the upcoming global tournament. Bangladesh’s captaincy is entrusted to Ali for this series, owing to Litton Das‘s injury, introducing a novel element to their leadership approach on the field.
This sequence of T20 International cricket matches between the national teams of Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Sharjah is poised to provide competitive contests, evaluating competencies in circumstances favoring spin bowling and affording both teams an opportunity to reinforce their standing in the T20 format ahead of the World Cup.
Schedule for the Afghanistan versus Bangladesh T20I Series of 2025
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) | Time (Local UAE) |
| Oct 02, Thu | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 03, Fri | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 2nd T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Oct 05, Sun | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 8:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
Participating Squads:
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Ishaq, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Bashir Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai
Bangladesh: Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali (wk/c), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed
Details on Broadcast and Live Streaming:
- India: FanCode
- Afghanistan: Lemar TV, My Etisalat Afg App
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports, Tapmad App
- Pakistan: Tamasha
- Rest of the World: STYX sports, ACB YouTube channel, ICC.TV
