AFG vs BAN Match Prediction — Who Will Win Only Test? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction- IPL

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction — Who Will Win Only Test? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction

Afghanistan will play against Bangladesh in the first Test of Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2026, scheduled at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 9. After a heavy loss to India, Afghanistan is eager to recover.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh has had a strong run in this format over the past two years, winning five of their last seven matches, including wins over Australia and Pakistan. Their batting lineup has performed well, boosting the team’s confidence.

Also Read: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2026: Schedule, Squads, Venues, Match Timings & Live Streaming

AFG vs BAN Match Details – Only Test

Match: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Only Test
Date: 9 October 2026
Time: 11:00 AM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Live Streaming: Fancode

AFG vs BAN Pitch Report – Sheikh Zayed Stadium

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, has large boundaries, but the outfield is fast, allowing batsmen to play their strokes. Fast bowlers find it challenging to bowl on this surface, but spinners have done well here.

AFG vs BAN Weather Report – Delhi

Temperature	32°C
Rain Possibility	0%
Average 1st Innings Score	360
Best Suited For	Spin (55%)

AFG vs BAN Recent Form

BAN	L, W, L, W, W
AFG	L, L, W, D, L

AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head Test Record (Last 10 matches)

AFG vs BAN Match Prediction Scenarios – Only Test

Scenario 1 – If BAN bats first

First 10 Overs Score: 30–35 runs
First Innings Total: 255–275 runs expected
Result Prediction: Afghanistan win

Scenario 2 – If AFG bats first

First 10 Overs Score: 30- 35 runs
First Innings Total: 280–310 runs expected
Result Prediction: Afghanistan win

AFG vs BAN: Key Battles

Najmul Hossain Shanto vs Zia Ur Rahman
Ikram Alikhail vs Shoriful Islam
Sediqullah Atal vs Taskin Ahmed

AFG vs BAN: Toss Prediction

Batting first: 80%
Batting second: 20%

AFG vs BAN Probable Playing XI

Bangladesh (BAN)

Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.

Afghanistan (AFG)

Rahmat Shah (c), Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ikram Alikhail, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Zia Ur Rahman Akbar, Afsar Zazai (wk), Qais Ahmad, Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi, Yamin Ahmadzai

Who Will Win AFG vs BAN Today? – Only Test

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Afghanistan are the favourites to win this Only Test. Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah are expected to be the key performers.