Afghanistan is planning to play a three-match T20 series against Bangladesh in the United Arab Emirates in October this year. Although the dates for the tour have not yet been finalized, it will essentially be part of a series that was postponed last year.
ESPN Cricinfo reported that the series could be held after the Asia Cup in September and before the Bangladesh-West Indies series scheduled for October. Two Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is were scheduled to be played in July 2024. Later, Bangladesh-Afghanistan changed the schedule and played only the ODI series.
Afghanistan won the series held in November by a score of 2-1. According to ESPN Cricinfo, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are also in talks to host two Test matches next year. If the T20 series is eventually held, it will be an important series for Bangladesh in preparation for the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in February-March 2026.
The series is also expected to be a good opportunity for Afghanistan to utilise their free time between the Asia Cup and the Zimbabwe series. They will play a full series against Zimbabwe in late October. After that, Afghanistan are scheduled to play three T20Is each against the West Indies and New Zealand before the T20 World Cup.
Bangladesh and Afghanistan last faced each other in the T20 format in the 2024 World Cup, where Bangladesh lost the match by 8 runs in a rain-affected match. With that win, the Afghans also advanced to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup for the first time.
FAQ
When will the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series take place?
The series is scheduled for October 2025, though the exact dates have not yet been finalized.
Where will the series be played?
The three-match T20I series will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Why is this series important?
It serves as preparation for both teams ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, helping players get match-ready and test combinations.
Why was the series postponed earlier?
The series was initially planned in 2024 but was postponed due to scheduling conflicts and logistical issues.
How many matches will be played?
The series will include three T20 Internationals.
