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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, AFG vs BAN 2026, Today Match Prediction
AFG vs BAN Win Probability
Toss Winner - Bangladesh won the toss and choose to bat first
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Can the young Afghan side surprise the Bangladeshis?
- Bangladesh has won the last five out of seven games the team has played
- The team batting first has won the last seven out of ten games here
- The average first-innings score at this venue is 360 runs
Bangladesh to win
| Tournament: | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2026 |
| Format: | test |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 32.8°C|Sunny |
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AFG vs BAN Betting Odds
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AFG vs BAN Match Prediction & Analysis
Afghanistan will feature again in the whites as they take on Bangladesh at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The Afghans last played India and suffered a heavy defeat, and the team hasn't had many opportunities in this format recently. They will look to make the most of this opportunity. Bangladesh did well against the Australians in the last Test series, and the team hopes to build on the positives.
Bangladesh has enjoyed a good run in this format in the last two years. They have won five out of the last seven games, including victories against Australia and Pakistan. The batting lineup has performed well, boosting the team's confidence. The Afghans have played very little in this format in the last 24 months, and it will be interesting to see whether the team can overcome these limitations with a strong performance.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AFG
L
L
W
L
L
AFG
564/8 in 127.0 4.44
IND vs AFG 2026
India won by an innings and 300 runs152/10 in 58.4 2.59
359/10 in 103.0 3.49
AFG vs ZIM 2025
Zimbabwe beat Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs0/0 in 0.0 0
243/10 in 73.3 3.31
AFG vs ZIM 2024-25
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs205/10 in 68.3 2.99
155/10 in 54.5 2.83
AFG vs IRE 2024
Ireland beat Afghanistan by -4 wickets111/4 in 31.3 3.52
BAN
L
W
L
W
W
BAN
198/10 in 53.0 3.74
AUS vs BAN 2026
Bangladesh beat Australia by 9 wickets426/10 in 138.0 3.09
413/10 in 117.1 3.52
BAN vs PAK 2026
Bangladesh beat Pakistan by 104 runs386/10 in 100.3 3.84
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 1 Matches
Bangladesh won by 546 runs
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TEAMS PREVIEW
Afghanistan Preview
Rahmat Shah and his team return to the Test arena after a long break. They have played only three games in the last two years and suffered a big loss against India in their last game. Several changes have come through the squad since then, with young players coming in for this series. Shah must lead from the front and get the best out of his players to win this contest.
Sediqullah Atal and Abdul Malik must do well at the top as the Bangladeshi pace attack has impressed in the last 12 months. Rahmat Shah has been the team's best batter in recent seasons and must add runs in the middle order with Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ikram Alikhail. The team expects runs in the lower middle order from Afsar Zazai and Qais Ahmed.
The bowling attack has several fresh faces. Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi and Yamin Ahmadzai must get early breakthroughs to put the team. Mohammad Saleem Safi and Qais Ahmad must use the conditions to their advantage and trouble the Bangladeshi batters. The team expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Hashmatullah Shahidi and Zia Ur Rahman Akbar.
Interesting Stats
- Rahmat Shah has scored at an average of 36.50 in the last 12 months
- Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi has picked up 8 wickets in the last two games at an average of 23.50
AFG Over/Under Betting Tips
Rahmat Shah First Innings Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
Rahmat Shah (c), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhail, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Afsar Zazai (wk), Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Yamin Ahmadzai
Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:
Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Ikram Alikhil, Qais Ahmad, Zia ur Rehman, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Abdul Malik
Bangladesh Preview
Najmul Hossain Shanto and his men had an impressive tour of Australia. Few would have expected them to draw the series, and they put the Aussies under pressure with a historic win in the first Test. The team will draw many positives from that performance, and Shanto expects his men to deliver a clinical performance in this game.
Shadman Islam and Tanzid Hasan Tamim must see off the new ball and lay a strong foundation at the top. Mominul Haque is the team's leading scorer in the last 12 months with 592 runs and must build partnerships in the middle order with Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim. With Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the team has batting depth and expects runs from them.
The conditions will suit the Bangladeshi bowlers on this surface. Hasan Mahmud has looked good in the last few games and must strike early with Taskin Ahmed, as the Afghans have their batting strength at the top. Taijul Islam has picked up 35 wickets in the last 12 months and must do well in the middle phase of the innings with Shoriful Islam. Mehidy Hasan Miraz adds variety to the attack and must use the conditions well.
Interesting Stats
- Mominul Haque has made 592 runs in the last 12 months at an average of 49.33
- Taijul Islam has picked up 35 wickets in the last 12 months at an average of 24.95
BAN Over/Under Betting Tips
Mushfiqur Rahim First Innings Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam
Bangladesh Actual Playing XI:
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mominul Haque, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Ebadot Hossain, Nayeem Hasan
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There are predictions of clear skies over Abu Dhabi on all days of the game. The maximum temperature will be 37°C during the game, with humidity around 50%. These conditions will be a big challenge for the bowlers, as we have seen in Test matches here in the past.
AFG vs BAN Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well here because the ball turns sharply and causes problems for the batters. The average first innings score is 360 runs, and the team batting first needs to have 450 on the board to feel safe.
Toss: To Bat
In the last ten games, the team batting first has won seven times. This wicket is good to bat on Days 1 and 2 and starts detoriating from Day 3. Few teams have managed to cross the 200-run mark in the 4th innings. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first in this game.
AFG vs BAN
Winning Prediction
Afghanistan hasn't had much experience in this format in the last two years. They have an inexperienced bowling attack and need a strong performance from their spinners on this track. The Bangladeshis are enjoying a good run in Test cricket, their best since making their Test debut. Based on the strengths of both teams, Bangladesh will start as the favorites in this game.
Bangladesh to win
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