The 2026 ODI Tri-Nation Series in UAE gets underway on October 17 as Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe in the opening match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan are the third team in the competition, which will feature three round-robin matches followed by the final on October 23. The top two teams in the points table will qualify for the title decider.
The tournament is being hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in the United Arab Emirates. Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, while Litton Das will captain Bangladesh in the 50-over competition. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will have experienced all-rounder Sikandar Raza leading their campaign.
The series follows a busy international schedule for the three teams, with Afghanistan and Bangladesh having recently played a one-off Test in the UAE. Bangladesh will look to regroup under Litton’s leadership, while Afghanistan will aim to make the most of their familiarity with UAE conditions. Zimbabwe, meanwhile, will look to compete for a place in the final after opening their campaign against Bangladesh.
ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026: Fixtures
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2026 | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe | 5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT / 3:30 PM UAE | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| October 19, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe | 5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT / 3:30 PM UAE | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| October 21, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | 5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT / 3:30 PM UAE | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| October 23, 2026 | Final (TBC vs TBC) | 5:00 PM IST / 11:30 AM GMT / 3:30 PM UAE | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Squads
Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangialai Kharoti, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Bilal Sami, Ziaur Rahman
Bangladesh: Litton Das (c & wk), Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Saif Hassan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mosaddek Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Tanvir Islam, Aliss Islam
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Craig Ervine, Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Wessly Madhevere, Brad Evans, Brendan Taylor (wk), Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Tafadzwa Tsiga (wk), Blessing Muzarabani, Wellington Masakadza, Vincent Masekesa, Ernest Masuku, Newman Nyamhuri
Also READ: Zimbabwe announce ODI and T20I squads for UAE tour as Sikandar Raza takes charge
ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026: Broadcast & Live Streaming Details
- India: FanCode app and website
- Afghanistan: ATN Live, Etiisalat App
- Bangladesh: T Sports App
- Zimbabwe: ZBC App, SuperSport Play
- Pakistan: A Sports, ARY Zap
- United States and Canada: Willow TV (Sign up here)
- Rest of the world: ICC.tv
Also READ: Aliss Al Islam earns maiden ODI call-up as Bangladesh unveil squad for UAE Tri-Series
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