How to watch Afghanistan vs Bangladesh only Test 2026 live in India? Check live streaming, TV channels and more

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh will face each other in a one-off Test from October 9 to 13 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Rahmat Shah will lead Afghanistan, while Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh in the five-day contest. The match will also be Bangladesh’s first Test in the UAE.

Indian cricket fans can watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Only Test 2026 live through the available streaming platform. The match will run for five days, giving fans plenty of action to follow. Details about the live streaming option, TV telecast and subscription plans are important for viewers in India.

Throughout this article, we will share complete details on how to watch Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Only Test 2026 live in India. This includes live streaming details, TV channel information, match timing, venue, FanCode subscription plans and both teams’ squads.

AFG vs BAN Only Test 2026: Match dates, timing & venue in UAE

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will meet in a one-off Test from October 9 to 13, 2026. The five-day match will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It will be an important Test for both teams as they look to strengthen their position in international cricket.

For viewers in India, the match will start at 11:30 AM IST. Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, while Najmul Hossain Shanto will captain Bangladesh. Both teams will look to make a strong start in the five-day contest.

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Here are the complete details of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Only Test 2026, including the match dates, format, venue, Indian timing and captains:

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test live streaming & TV channel in India

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh one-off Test is scheduled to begin at 11:30 AM IST on Friday, October 9. The match will be played during the day at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test will not be telecast live on TV channels in India. Unlike several major international cricket series, Indian viewers will primarily have to rely on digital streaming to watch the match live.

FanCode will provide live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test in India through its app and website. Viewers can use FanCode on supported smartphones, tablets, computers and other compatible devices to follow the action live from Abu Dhabi.

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FanCode subscription details for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test

Viewers will need a FanCode subscription to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Test live in India. FanCode currently offers an Unlimited Livestream Pass, with prices starting at ₹199 per month.

AFG vs BAN Test squads: Probable playing XI & Key players to watch

Afghanistan and Bangladesh have named strong squads for the one-off Test, which will be played from October 9 to 13 in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, while Najmul Hossain Shanto is set to captain Bangladesh. Afghanistan’s squad also includes experienced players such as Hashmatullah Shahidi and Qais Ahmad, while Bangladesh have several established Test players, including Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz.

For Afghanistan, Shahidullah Kamal, Yamin Ahmadzai and Rahmat Shah will be among the key players to watch. Shahidullah has been in excellent form in domestic first-class cricket, scoring 538 runs at an average of 76.85, while Yamin has taken 42 wickets in the competition. Rahmat will also be important as Afghanistan’s new Test captain and an experienced batter.

Bangladesh will have plenty of experience in their squad, with Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Towhid Hridoy worth watching closely. Mushfiqur brings valuable Test experience, while Mehidy will be important with both bat and ball. Hridoy has also returned to the Test squad after scoring a record 350 for Bangladesh A in first-class cricket.

Afghanistan squad for One-off Test

Rahmat Shah (c), Ikram Alikhail, Afsar Zazai, Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Khalil Gurbaz, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi and Yamin Ahmadzai.

Bangladesh squad for One-off Test

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury and Shoriful Islam.

Reserves: Nayeem Hasan, Musfik Hasan and Iqbal Hossain Emon.

Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah (c), Sediqullah Atal, Abdul Malik, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidullah Kamal, Ikram Alikhail, Rahmanullah Zadran, Ismat Alam, Qais Ahmad, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar.

Bangladesh: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Tanzid Hasan, Shadman Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed.