Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI: Preview, H2H, pitch report, when and where to watch?

Afghanistan and Bangladesh are set to clash in the 1st ODI of a three-match series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, kicking off at 5:30 PM IST. This match marks Afghanistan's return to the 50-over format after an eight-month hiatus. Here is everything you need to know about the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, first ODI.

Match Details

Match: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI

Date: 8 October 2025

Time: 5.30 PM IST

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium

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Where to watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI online?

Cricket fans in India can watch the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI online on the FanCode app and website, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

Where to watch the match on TV?

The Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI match will be streamed LIVE on the Eurosport channel in India.

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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: H2H stats

In head-to-head stats, Bangladesh has a slight edge with 11 wins from 19 ODI matches against Afghanistan’s eight victories.

Pitch report

The pitch at Sheikh Zayed is expected to favour batsmen initially but will slow down as the game progresses, enhancing the role of spinners.

Weather conditions are predicted to be bright and sunny with temperatures around 34°C, making it a typical subcontinental cricketing setting conducive to an engaging contest.

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Team news and match preview

Afghanistan's squad features key players like captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rashid Khan, with star all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai expected to be pivotal in both batting and bowling.

Their challenge will be overcoming rustiness due to their prolonged absence from ODI cricket since the last Champions Trophy.

Bangladesh, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz in skipper Litton Das's absence, has a balanced side with strong bowling options led by Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman, alongside promising batsmen including Najmul Hossain Shanto and Tanzid Hasan.

Squads

Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali(w), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim, Rishad Hossain, Nahid Rana.

Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharote, Bashir Ahmad, AM Ghazanfar, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Abdullah Ahmadzai