AFG v BAN T20Is: When and where will the matches be played?
Soon after the conclusion of the Asia Cup, two of the participating sides will be in action against each other – the three T20Is between Afghanistan and Bangladesh will all take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on the following dates (all matches begin at 7:00pm local time):
- 1st T20I: October 2
- 2nd T20I: October 3
- 3rd T20I: October 5
AFG vs BAN, first T20I live score:
AFG v BAN T20Is, where to watch: TV channels and live streaming
Where to watch in Afghanistan
Lemar TV will broadcast the series, while the My Etisalat AFG app will provide live streaming.
Where to watch in Bangladesh
Nagorik TV has secured the broadcast rights, with streaming available on T Sports and Tapmad.
Where to watch in India
Fans in India can stream the series on Fancode.
Where to watch in Pakistan
Live streaming in Pakistan will be provided by Tamasha.
Where to watch in the rest of the world
There are multiple streaming options in territories not listed above – Styx Sports, ICC.tv and the ACB YouTube channel are the options.
AFG v BAN T20Is: Team news and squad lists
Afghanistan have called up two uncapped teenagers, Wafiullah Tarakhil and Bashir Ahmad, for the T20I series after both players enjoyed productive seasons in the 2025 Shpageeza Cricket League. Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Litton Das is out of the series after an injury sustained during the Asia Cup. Jaker Ali will continue to take over the captaincy and wicketkeeping duties in his absence. Soumya Sarkar has also returned, after he was not picked for the Asia Cup.
Afghanistan T20I squad
Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran (vc), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohamamd Ishaq (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bashir Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
Reserves: AM Ghazanfar, Rahmat Shah.
Bangladesh T20I squad
Jaker Ali (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Saifuddin, Soumya Sarkar.
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