The programme will feature cricket across all three formats, with a one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, followed by an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving all three teams.
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will then face each other in a three-match T20I series, before concluding the tour with a two-match Test series. All matches will be played in the UAE, although the specific venues are yet to be announced.
ACB CEO Naseeb Khan welcomed the upcoming international programme, highlighting the importance of providing Afghanistan’s players with regular, high-quality cricket across formats.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board also expressed its enthusiasm for the Test and ODI assignments, particularly the opportunity for its players to experience Test cricket in UAE conditions against Afghanistan.
Zimbabwe Cricket Managing Director Givemore Makoni described the tour as an important opportunity for Zimbabwe, especially with the team set to compete across all three formats.
Afghanistan-Bangladesh Test to Open the Programme
The series will begin with a one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh from October 9 to 13.
The Test will be followed by the ODI Tri-Nation Series, featuring Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule
The ODI tournament will begin on October 17, with Bangladesh taking on Zimbabwe. Afghanistan will then face Zimbabwe on October 19 before meeting Bangladesh on October 21.
The Tri-Nation Series final is scheduled for October 23.
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe Set for T20I Battle
After the ODI tournament, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will meet in a three-match T20I series.
The T20Is are scheduled for October 27, October 29 and November 1.
Two-Test Series to Conclude the Tour
The multi-format programme will conclude with a two-match Test series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
The first Test is scheduled for November 5–9, while the second Test will take place from November 13–17, bringing the busy UAE programme to an end.
Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9–13 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – One-off Test | UAE |
| Oct 17 | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe – ODI Tri-Series | UAE |
| Oct 19 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – ODI Tri-Series | UAE |
| Oct 21 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – ODI Tri-Series | UAE |
| Oct 23 | Tri-Nation Series Final | UAE |
| Oct 27 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 1st T20I | UAE |
| Oct 29 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 2nd T20I | UAE |
| Nov 1 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 3rd T20I | UAE |
| Nov 5–9 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 1st Test | UAE |
| Nov 13–17 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe – 2nd Test | UAE |
With Tests, ODIs and T20Is all featuring in the programme, the UAE is set for nearly six weeks of international cricket involving three competitive sides.
