Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2025 schedule announced; 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs inducted

Ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced a white-ball series with the Bangladesh National Cricket Team. The Afghanistan National Cricket Team is currently gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025, starting on September 9 in the UAE.

They have been drafted in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Sri Lanka for the upcoming continental tournament. The Afghan side will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Hong Kong, China, on September 9 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan set to host Bangladesh in the white-ball series after the Asia Cup 2025

The final of the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled for September 28, but the entertainment will not finish there, as the fans are set for another treat right after the continental tournament. Afghanistan will be hosting Bangladesh in the white-ball series in the UAE from October 2 to 14.

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Both teams are set to play three T20Is and three ODIs. The white-ball series will start with the three-match T20I series, with matches scheduled on October 2, 3, and 5. After the shorter format’s matches, the focus will shift to the ODI leg, with the matches scheduled for October 8, 11, and 14.

Meanwhile, the ACB sees the Bangladesh series as a major step in strengthening ties with the Asian country. For Bangladesh, it is a golden chance to test themselves against Afghanistan’s rising stars ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

What do ACB and BCB on the AFG vs BAN Series?

ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said in an official statement, “We are proud to host Bangladesh in this highly anticipated series. This tour highlights the strength of our partnership and our joint commitment to delivering world-class cricket experiences, even in neutral venues. Fans can look forward to exciting matches and top-level competition.”

🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

We will be hosting @BCBtigers for an exciting white-ball series in the UAE this October. 🤩

🏏: 3 T20Is & 3 ODIs
📆: October 2 - 14, 2025

🔗: https://t.co/mExs3676vP#AfghanAtalan | #AFGvBAN | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam pic.twitter.com/DyHCqVMdRC

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 24, 2025

On the other hand, BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury stated, “We look forward to taking on the Afghan side in what promises to be a competitive and exciting white-ball series in the UAE."

"This tour not only presents valuable competition following the Asia Cup but also reflects the mutual respect and strong relationship between our two cricket boards. I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the Afghanistan Cricket Board for hosting the series and for their continued spirit of collaboration.”

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ACB announced the squad for the Asia Cup 2025

Meanwhile, the ACB also announced the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, August 24. They have picked the seasoned campaigner and emerging players in their 17-member squad led by Rashid Khan for the upcoming T20I tournament in the UAE.

Notably, the Afghan side will play all their group matches in Abu Dhabi against Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Before facing Hong Kong in their tournament opener, they will play a T20I Tri-Nation Series against the UAE and Pakistan, starting on August 29.

𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓! 🚨

Here’s AfghanAtalan’s Squad for the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is all set to be held from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. 🤩

Prior to the Asia Cup, AfghanAtalan will also face the hosts UAE and Pakistan in a T20I Tri-Nation Series, starting this… pic.twitter.com/5uxXUxKMma

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) August 24, 2025

Here’s Afghanistan’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025:

Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi.