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Afghanistan will lock horns with Bangladesh in the third match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on 21st October at 5:00 PM IST in the ODI Tri Series in UAE.
Get the best AFG vs BAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd match of the ODI Tri Series in UAE 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Captaincy Picks:
Ibrahim Zadran – Ibrahim delivered a classy 90 off 96 balls against Zimbabwe, striking nine fours and two sixes. His partnership with Sediqullah Atal laid the foundation for Afghanistan’s total of 294, making him one of the key batting contributors in their 158-run victory. |
Sediqullah Atal – Atal stole the spotlight with a magnificent 102 from 110 deliveries, including eight fours and a six. His century anchored Afghanistan’s innings and showcased his ability to combine patience with acceleration when the situation demanded it. |
Top Picks:
Rashid Khan – The Afghanistan captain’s leg-spin proved devastating during Zimbabwe’s chase, as he claimed 4 wickets for 17 runs in eight overs, including a maiden. He also contributed 8 runs with the bat, underlining his value as a bowling leader and lower-order option. |
Saif Hassan – Saif made a useful contribution for Bangladesh in the opening match, scoring 26 off 37 balls against Zimbabwe. He also picked up 2 wickets, dismissing Brendan Taylor and Sikandar Raza, giving Bangladesh an important bowling contribution alongside his batting. |
Budget Picks:
AM Ghazanfar – Ghazanfar combined his off-spin with a useful lower-order batting role against Zimbabwe. He scored 6 runs off 6 balls and then claimed 1 wicket for 21 runs in seven overs, dismissing Brian Bennett during Afghanistan’s successful defence of 294. |
Soumya Sarkar – Soumya opened the batting for Bangladesh against Zimbabwe and scored 9 runs from 17 balls, including two fours. As a left-handed top-order batter who can also bowl right-arm medium pace, he gives Bangladesh flexibility across both departments. |
Captain |
Ibrahim Zadran & Sediqullah Atal |
Vice-Captain |
Rashid Khan & Saif Hassan |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Bilal Sami |
NA |
NA |
Taijul Islam |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Ibrahim Zadran |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Sediqullah Atal |
Punt Picks |
AM Ghazanfar and Soumya Sarkar |
Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in the third match of the UAE ODI Tri-Series 2026 on Wednesday, 21 October, with the match scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST. Afghanistan enter this fixture after securing a dominant victory over Zimbabwe, while Bangladesh will aim to bounce back from their opening defeat against the same opponents. Moreover, Afghanistan’s impressive net run rate of +3.160 strengthens their position in the standings. Bangladesh, meanwhile, need a victory to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive.
Afghanistan delivered an impressive all-round performance against Zimbabwe, securing a convincing 158-run victory. After batting first, Afghanistan posted 294 in 50 overs, with Ibrahim Zadran leading the way with 95 off 111 balls and Mohammad Nabi providing a late surge with 62 off just 37 deliveries. Rahmanullah Gurbaz also contributed 42, helping the team establish a competitive total. In response, Zimbabwe struggled against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack and collapsed to 136 in 38.4 overs. Consequently, Afghanistan demonstrated both their batting depth and their ability to defend a substantial total under pressure.
Bangladesh, on the other hand, suffered a 99-run defeat in their opening match after Zimbabwe dismissed them for 172 while defending 271. Therefore, Afghanistan will look to capitalise on Bangladesh’s recent batting struggles through Rashid Khan’s spin and the pace of Fazalhaq Farooqi and Azmatullah Omarzai. However, Bangladesh can strengthen their chances by securing a solid start from Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan, while Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy must anchor the middle order. Although Afghanistan hold the advantage based on recent form, Bangladesh possess enough experience to challenge them if their top order delivers and their bowlers restrict Afghanistan’s scoring opportunities.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Afghanistan |
12 |
Bangladesh |
10 |
Temperature |
33°C |
Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
245 |
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
45% |
Afghanistan Playing 11:
1) Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
2) Ibrahim Zadran
3) Sediqullah Atal
4) Rahmat Shah ©
5) Hashmatullah Shahidi
6) Azmatullah Omarzai
7) Mohammad Nabi
8) Rashid Khan
9) AM Ghazanfar
10) Bilal Sami
11) Fazalhaq Farooqi
Bangladesh Playing 11:
1) Tanzid Hasan
2) Saif Hassan
3) Najmul Hossain Shanto
4) Litton Das (c & wk)
5) Towhid Hridoy
6) Soumya Sarkar
7) Mehidy Hasan Miraz
8) Rishad Hossain
9) Taskin Ahmed
10) Mustafizur Rahman
11) Hasan Mahmud
Looking at the current performance, Afghanistan is expected to win this match.