Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Live Score and Commentary, 1st Match, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 9 October, 2026
COMPLETED / 1st Match / Sheikh Zayed Stadium
240/10 (89.1 ov) & 346/8 (142 ov)
346/10 (92.3 ov) & 372/7 (105.2 ov)
Match Drawn
Recent
Player of the match
Litton Das,
Bangladesh
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zia ur Rehman Akbar | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Qais Ahmad | 49 | 80 | 6 | 3 | 61.25 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Taijul Islam | 48 | 17 | 112 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Mehidy Hasan Miraz | 33 | 10 | 73 | 3 | 2.21 |
Match Drawn
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 19 runs) | 2nd T20I | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 37 runs) | 1st T20I | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 7 wickets) | Final | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Bangladesh (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd Match | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (AFG won by 158 runs) | 2nd Match | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 7 wickets) | 3rd Match | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Zimbabwe (ZIM won by 99 runs) | 1st Match | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Afghanistan (Match Drawn) | 1st Match | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (SL won by 63 runs) | 3rd Place Play Off | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Pakistan (PAK won by 6 wickets) | 1st Semi Final | 1 Oct 2026 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 20 run (5 ov): Qais Ahmad: 20 (18), Zia ur Rehman Akbar: 0 (12)
- Last Bat: Yamin Ahmadzai 19(85) - c M Haque b MH Miraz Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Fall of Wickets: 3 - 1 Abdul Malik, 28 - 2 Shahidullah Kamal, 110 - 3 Rahmat Shah, 202 - 4 Ikram Alikhil, 242 - 5 Ismat Alam, 264 - 6 Hashmatullah Shahidi, 281 - 7 Sediqullah Atal, 326 - 8 Yamin Ahmadzai
- Reviews Remaining: Afghanistan - 1 of 3, Bangladesh - 1 of 3
- Toss: Bangladesh elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 1st Match
- Series: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE
- Date: Friday, October 09, 2026
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Umpires: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Allahuddien Paleker (South Africa), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan, TV)
- Referee: Dave Gilbert (Australia)
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, Four, Taijul Islam lands this on a good length around off stump. Qais Ahmad connects cleanly to send it away for four runs, cutting the target down to 145.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, Four, Taijul Islam serves a full length ball around off stump. Qais Ahmad drives it cleanly through the gap to collect four. The target comes down by another boundary.
End of over 138 (8 runs)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length on the stumps. The batter keeps it out as the target remains 145 runs away.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it full around off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. With 145 runs still needed, the chase remains a massive uphill task.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length around off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless with 145 runs still needed.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it full around off stump, and the batter defends solidly. With 145 runs still needed, the chase remains a massive task.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz serves this full length on the stumps. The batter defends firmly, keeping the target of 145 runs intact.
End of over 139 (0 runs)
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken. The huge fourth-innings target remains far out of reach.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam pitches it on a full length around off stump. The batter keeps it out for no run.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam pitches it full around leg stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam serves a full length delivery on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly. With the target well out of reach, he keeps it out safely.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam delivers a full length ball on off stump, and the batter defends solidly for no run. With the target well out of reach, he keeps it out safely.
End of over 140 (0 runs)
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length on the stumps. Defended solidly back down the pitch for no run.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands it on a good length on the stumps, and the batter defends solidly for no run.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz serves this full length on off stump, and the batter keeps it out for no run. With the target well out of reach, he simply defends.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz to Zia ur Rehman Akbar, no run, Mehidy Hasan Miraz lands this on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run.
End of over 141 (0 runs)
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands a good length delivery on off stump. The batter defends, keeping it scoreless.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, Six, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length on the stumps. Qais Ahmad launches it straight back over the ropes for six. A defiant maximum amidst an impossible chase.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands a full length delivery on the stumps, and it is defended for no run. With an improbable chase winding down, he holds his ground solidly.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely. No run taken.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, no run, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length around off stump, and the batter defends safely with no run taken.
Taijul Islam to Qais Ahmad, Six, Taijul Islam lands it on a good length on the stumps. Qais Ahmad launches it cleanly over the ropes for six, though the steep target remains well out of reach.
End of over 142 (12 runs)