Kabul: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is set to host Bangladesh for a white-ball series in October, immediately following the Asia Cup. The series will feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the series will kick off with the T20I matches, starting on October 2, with the remaining two matches scheduled for October 4 and 6. The T20I series will be succeeded by the ODIs, which are set to take place on October 9, 11, and 14. The ACB has yet to disclose the venues for these matches.
ACB Chief Executive Officer Naseeb Khan expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming tour, stating, “We are proud to host the series against Bangladesh. This tour reflects the strength of our mutual relations and reminds us of our commitment to delivering world-class cricket, even at neutral venues.”
The series will commence after the Asia Cup, which is also scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 9-28. Both Bangladesh and Afghanistan are part of Group B in the Asia Cup, alongside Sri Lanka and Hong Kong.
Last year, Afghanistan hosted Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series in Sharjah, which they won with a 2-1 margin. Although both teams have already secured their spots in the T20 World Cup set to take place in India and Sri Lanka next year, this series will not significantly impact their rankings. However, the ODI series holds considerable importance for their qualification in the 2027 World Cup in Africa.