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 |
-ENDS-
For further information, please contact:
Commercial
Department
Afghanistan
Cricket Board (ACB)
Email:
Marketing@Afghancricket.af
Website: www.acb.af