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Toss Winner - Bangladesh won the toss and choose to bat first
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 7 wickets
Can Bangladesh keep their final hopes alive?
Afghanistan to Win!
| Tournament: | ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 38.3°C|Sunny |
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Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in the 3rd match of the UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026/27 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.
Afghanistan are sitting at the top of the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of +3.160. They started their campaign with a massive 158 run win over Zimbabwe and are almost through to the final. They will now look to finish the league stage at the top with another win.
Bangladesh, meanwhile, are at the bottom with no points and a net run rate of -1.980 after losing to Zimbabwe by 99 runs in their opening game. They have to win this match by a big margin to qualify for the final ahead of Zimbabwe. If they bat first, they need to win by at least 41 runs. A 40 run win will leave them level with Zimbabwe on net run rate at -0.590. If they chase, they will need to finish the game with around 7 to 11 overs to spare.
Afghanistan have also won their last 4 ODI matches against Bangladesh, including a massive 200 run victory in October 2025. However, the overall ODI head-to-head record is still level at 11-11. Bangladesh will be hoping to put their recent struggles behind them and deliver a big performance when it matters most.
AFG
206/10 in 46.3 4.43
IRE vs AFG 2026
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 3 wickets207/7 in 44.5 4.62
207/10 in 33.4 6.15
IRE vs AFG 2026
Afghanistan beat Ireland by 92 runs (D/L) method299/8 in 47.0 6.36
BAN
Afghanistan have made a great start to the tri-series, beating Zimbabwe by 158 runs in their opening match. Sediqullah Atal scored a hundred, while Rashid Khan picked up 4 wickets. They are sitting at the top of the points table with 2 points and a net run rate of +3.160. Rahmat Shah will lead a confident side, and they are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI. Afghanistan will look to carry this form into their final league match.
Sediqullah Atal scored his third ODI hundred against Zimbabwe in the last match, while Ibrahim Zadran fell for 90. It was the fourth time Zadran had been dismissed in the nineties. He also scored 95 twice against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi last year. Rahmanullah Gurbaz can give the team a quick start at the top. Afghanistan have a good batting line-up and will look to put another big total on the board.
Rashid Khan was the star with the ball against Zimbabwe, taking 4 wickets. He also has a good record against Bangladesh, with 35 wickets at an average of 19.22, including 11 wickets in last year's Abu Dhabi series. Fazalhaq Farooqi and AM Ghazanfar also bowled well in the opening game. Afghanistan have plenty of options with the ball, and Bangladesh will need to bat well to handle this attack.
Key Players: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah (c), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Ziaur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Allah Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Yamin Ahmadzai
Bangladesh lost their opening match against Zimbabwe by 99 runs and are now at the bottom of the points table with a net run rate of -1.980. Their batters got off to a decent start but failed to continue on it, and they could not bat out their full 50 overs.
Coach Phil Simmons also pointed out that the team failed to understand the situation well. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is doubtful for this match due to viral fever, and Towhid Hridoy could lead the side if he does not recover. Bangladesh have to win this game by a big margin to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Bangladesh's batting did not work well against Zimbabwe. They made a decent start but lost wickets at regular intervals and failed to complete their 50 overs. Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar and Najmul Hossain Shanto will need to score runs at the top. Towhid Hridoy and Saif Hassan will also have an important role in the middle order. Bangladesh need their batters to step up and put together a good performance in this must-win match.
Taskin Ahmed took 3 wickets in the first powerplay against Zimbabwe while Shoriful Islam also bowled well, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs. He has dismissed Ibrahim Zadran twice in ODIs, which could be an important factor in this match. Bangladesh will need to take early wickets and put Afghanistan under pressure if they want to stay in the race for the final.
Key Players: Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Towhid Hridoy
Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Taskin Ahmed, Towhid Hridoy, Aliss Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shoriful Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon
The weather in Sharjah is expected to be hot and sunny during the match, with temperatures around 36°C. Humidity may increase in the evening, but there is little chance of rain. So, we can expect a full match without any weather interruptions.
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
Sharjah has hosted 263 matches, with teams batting first winning 138 games and teams chasing winning 123. The average first-innings score is 223, so batting first could be a good option. The ground has short boundaries and usually offers good conditions for batting, but the pitch can slow down as the match goes on, bringing spinners into the game. The team winning the toss will likely look to bat first and put up a big total. Rashid Khan and the other spinners could play an important role in the second innings.
Score Prediction
If Afghanistan bat first: 270-300 runs
If Bangladesh bat first: 240-270 runs
In day-night matches at Sharjah, batting first could be a good option as the pitch may slow down in the second half and help the spinners. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first and look to put up a big total.
Afghanistan are in good form, having won 5 of their last 5 ODIs. They also crushed Zimbabwe by 158 runs in their opening match and have won their last 4 ODI meetings against Bangladesh. With a net run rate of +3.160, they are in a good position to reach the final. Bangladesh, on the other hand, have lost 4 of their last 5 ODIs and need a big win to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Bangladesh will need early wickets from Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, while their batters must step up and score runs. However, Afghanistan look like the more settled side and will start this match as favourites.
Afghanistan to Win!
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