Bangladesh and Zimbabwe will lock horns in the opening game of the ODI tri-series. All the matches of the series will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi and will get underway at 3:30pm local time (5pm IST, 12:30pm UK time). Every team will play the other once in league stage before the top two sides in the points table make it to the final, scheduled for Friday, October 23.
All three teams will be keen to begin their preparation for the ODI World Cup o a positive note, with less than a year to go for the showpiece event. Bangladesh last featured in the format in July this year when they lost a three-match series to Zimbabwe 2-1. However, they will hope for change in results under Litton Das’ captaincy.
Afghanistan trumped Ireland 4-0 in their previous ODI series in August and their spinners will remain a threat on the slow pitches in Abu Dhabi. As for Zimbabwe, they lost the three-match series to Australia 3-0 at home but pushed them to the brink in the final game. They will also take heart from the fact that they defeated Bangladesh in a three-match series in July.
Afghanistan tri-series 2026 where to watch: TV channels and live streaming Where to watch in Afghanistan?The tri-series involving Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in the UAE will be telecast live on Ariana TV in Afghanistan, while live-streaming will be available on the Etisalat app.
Where to watch in India?Fans in India will be able to follow all the matches of the tri-series live on Fancode.
Where to watch in Bangladesh?T Sports will telecast and Tapmad will live-stream all the matches of the Afghanistan tri-series live in Bangladesh.
Where to watch in Pakistan?ASports will telecast all the matches of this tri-series in Pakistan, with live streaming available on Tamasha.
Where to watch in Sri Lanka?Viewers in Sri Lanka will be able to catch all the action live on PEO TV and ThePapare1 on Dialog TV. Live streaming of matches is available on Dialog Play.
Where to watch in Europe & Africa?Fans in Europe and Africa will be able to watch the matches live on Sport Central.
Where to watch in North America?Willow TV 2 will broadcast all matches of the ODI tri-series live in North America.
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