Afghanistan Tri-Series 2026: Schedule, squads & live streaming

The Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series 2026 will be an exciting cricket tournament in the UAE, featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. The Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed the fixtures in September 2026, with the series forming an important part of Afghanistan’s busy international schedule. The tour will begin with a one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh from October 9 to 13.

The focus will then move to the Afghanistan Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026, which will begin on October 17. A total of four ODI matches will be played, with each team facing the other sides during the league stage. The top two teams in the points table will then meet in the final to decide the winner of the series.

The matches will be played at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The first two ODI matches will take place in Abu Dhabi, while the final league match and the final will be played in Sharjah. Throughout this article, we will share complete details about the Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series 2026, including the full schedule, squads, venues, live streaming details and other important updates.

AFG vs BAN vs ZIM: Full ODI Tri-Series fixtures and match dates

The Afghanistan Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026 will feature Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in four matches in the UAE. The series will begin on October 17, with Bangladesh taking on Zimbabwe at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan will face Zimbabwe in the second ODI on October 19, before taking on Bangladesh in the third match on October 21. The top two teams in the points table will then meet in the final on October 23 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. All the matches are scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM local time.

Here is the complete Afghanistan Tri-Nation Series 2026 schedule in the table below:

Match	Date	Time	Teams	Venue
1st ODI	October 17, 2026	4:00 PM	Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe	Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
2nd ODI	October 19, 2026	4:00 PM	Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe	Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
3rd ODI	October 21, 2026	4:00 PM	Afghanistan vs Bangladesh	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Final	October 23, 2026	4:00 PM	TBA vs TBA	Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Afghanistan, Bangladesh & Zimbabwe squads: Key players to watch

Afghanistan have announced a strong ODI squad for the upcoming tri-series, with Rahmat Shah named as captain and Rahmanullah Gurbaz as vice-captain and the main wicketkeeper.

The squad includes experienced players such as Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi. Afghanistan have also included several young players as part of their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Afghanistan ODI Squad: Rahmat Shah (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC & WK), Ikram Alikhil (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyalai Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Bilal Sami, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Yamin Ahmadzai. Qais Ahmad has been named as the travelling reserve.

Afghanistan have already announced their squad for the ODI tri-series, while Bangladesh and Zimbabwe are yet to announce their squads. After the tri-series final, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will play three T20Is from October 27 to November 1. The two teams will then face each other in two Tests in November.

How to watch the Afghanistan Tri-Series live: TV channel & streaming in India

Although the official streaming platform for the Afghanistan tri-series has not been announced yet, fans in India can expect live coverage of the matches on television and digital platforms. The series will feature Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe.

The matches are expected to be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network in India. Sony Sports Ten 3, Sony Sports Ten 4 and Sony Sports Ten 5 are expected to carry the live TV coverage of the matches.

For online viewing, SonyLIV is expected to stream the matches digitally if the Sony Sports Network secures the rights. FanCode may also offer digital streaming passes for selected matches. The official streaming details are expected to be announced closer to the start of the series.