Afghanistan vs Bangladesh • Test

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AFG vs BAN 2026: Toby Radford praises Sediqullah Atal's technical shift that led to maiden Test century

Afghanistan’s Sediqullah Atal made history with his maiden Test century during the one-off match against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, scoring an unhurried 111 off 332…

Oct 14

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Atal helps defiant Afghanistan save lone Test against Bangladesh

Afghanistan staged a remarkable fightback to secure a hard-fought draw in their one-off Test against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, with Sediqullah Atal anchoring a defiant batting display. The 21-year-old…

Oct 13

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One-off Test: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Day 5 Live Score

Afghanistan’s chase against Bangladesh entered a nail-biting final phase on Day 5, with the hosts clinging to a slim chance of victory as the match stretched into its 137th over. The Afghan innings,…

Oct 12

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AFG vs BAN Live Score, One-off Test, Day 2

Bangladesh’s Test against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium took a dramatic turn on Day 2, with the hosts clawing back from a shaky middle-order collapse to post 317 for 8 by stumps. Tanzid…

Oct 10

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Tanzid and Islam lead Bangladesh to 317-8 in Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh’s openers delivered a commanding start in their one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, compiling a first-day total of 317-8. Tanzid Hasan, who had just scored his…

Oct 9

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Why is AFG vs BAN Test not a part of WTC 2025-27 cycle?

The ongoing Test match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi holds no weight in the World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. Because Afghanistan is not among the nine nations included in…

Oct 9

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st Test LIVE score: Scores, updates, commentary

Bangladesh kicked off their first Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi with a decisive toss win, electing to bat first in a match that marks Afghanistan’s Test debut. The Bangladeshi side, led by…

Oct 9

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'It's a mental thing' – Phil Simmons highlights Bangladesh's main concern ahead of Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has pointed to psychological adaptation as the primary hurdle for his squad as they prepare to take on Afghanistan in a one-off Test scheduled for October 9-13,…

Oct 8

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Naveen-ul-Haq, who fought Virat Kohli, becomes commentator for AFG vs BAN Test

Naveen-ul-Haq, the Afghanistan fast bowler whose 2023 IPL altercation with Virat Kohli became one of the season’s most infamous moments, is making his commentary debut for the Afghanistan vs.…

Oct 8

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Ebadot Hossain shares heat adaptation tips ahead of Bangladesh's one-off Afghanistan Test in Abu Dhabi

Bangladesh’s fast bowler Ebadot Hossain has outlined his tailored approach to battling the extreme heat and humidity ahead of the team’s one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium…

Oct 6

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'Bangladesh can now dominate in Test cricket' - Hasan Mahmud ahead of one-off red-ball clash vs Afghanistan

Following a dominant nine-wicket victory over Australia in Darwin this past August, Bangladesh fast bowler Hasan Mahmud believes his team is ready to become a major force in Test cricket. Mahmud, who…

Oct 5

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Najmul Hossain Shanto expected to join Bangladesh squad ahead of Afghanistan Test

Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto is anticipated to link up with his squad in the United Arab Emirates by October 6 ahead of their upcoming red-ball fixture. The leader experienced a low-grade…

Oct 3

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Bangladesh and Afghanistan to play one-off Test in Abu Dhabi in October

Bangladesh and Afghanistan are scheduled to play a five-day red-ball fixture at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi between October 9 and 13, 2026. This contest marks the beginning of a broader…

Sep 30

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Bangladesh pick Hridoy for one-off Test against Afghanistan

Bangladesh has included Towhid Hridoy in the squad for the upcoming solitary Test match against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, the team will be without fast bowlers Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed. Both pacers…

Sep 19

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Bangladesh pick Hridoy for one-off Test against Afghanistan

Bangladesh has included Towhid Hridoy in the squad for the upcoming solitary Test match against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, fast bowlers Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana were ruled out of selection…

Sep 19