ACB to host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in October
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ACB to host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in October

Kabul: August 24, 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirms that it will host Bangladesh for a white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20I matches from October 2 to 14 in the UAE.

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Kabul: August 24, 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirms that it will host Bangladesh for a white-ball series, consisting of three ODIs and as many T20I matches from October 2 to 14 in the UAE.

The series will begin with its T20I leg and will see both teams go head-to-head in the first T20I match scheduled for October 2, with the 2nd and 3rd T20Is scheduled to be played on the 3rd and 5th of October.

The T20I series will be followed by three ODIs, which are scheduled to be played on October 8, 11 and 14th of the same month in the UAE.

Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, said: "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."

Similarly, Mr. Nizamuddin Chowdhury, the BCB CEO, stated: We look forward to taking on Afghanistan 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.”

Both teams will begin the series just after the completion of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which will see both teams compete together in group B of the prime Asia event.

Series Schedule:

Date

Format

Venue

Thursday, October 02

1st T20I

Sharjah

Friday, October 03

2nd T20I

Sharjah

Sunday, October 05

3rd T20I

Sharjah

Wednesday, October 08

1st  ODI

Abu Dhabi

Saturday, October 11

2nd ODI

Abu Dhabi

Tuesday, October 14

3rd ODI

Abu Dhabi

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For further information, please contact:

Commercial Department

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)

Email: Marketing@Afghancricket.af

Website: www.acb.af

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