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AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction follows Afghanistan’s big win. They beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs on 19 October. Sediqullah Atal made 102, and Ibrahim Zadran scored 90.
Rashid Khan took four wickets for 17 runs. Bangladesh lost their opener by 99 runs. Tanzid Hasan still gave them a bright start with 46 runs.
This is a pre-toss guide. Final XIs are not confirmed. Check the toss and app roles.
The venue still has a clear conflict. Current ESPN and Cricinfo match centres show Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The older Afghanistan Cricket Board schedule says Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Use Abu Dhabi pitch notes only if Zayed is confirmed. The venue remains unsettled before the match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI |
| Competition | ODI Tri-Nation Series In UAE, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 21 October 2026 |
| Format | One-Day International, 50 overs per side |
| Current match-centre venue | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
| Board schedule venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Start | 17:00 IST / 11:30 UTC / 15:30 GST |
| Fantasy status | Provisional before toss and confirmed XIs |
Team Form — Afghanistan
Afghanistan have one completed 2026 tri-series result. They made 294 against Zimbabwe. Atal and Ibrahim built the main platform.
Their bowlers then removed Zimbabwe for 136. Atal is the freshest Afghanistan batting pick. He made 102 from 110 balls.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct 2026 | Zimbabwe | 294 vs 136 | ✓ WIN by 158 runs |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh | 293/9 vs 93 | ✓ WIN by 200 runs |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh | 190 vs 109 | ✓ WIN by 81 runs |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh | 226/5 vs 221 | ✓ WIN by 5 wickets |
Ibrahim scored 90 from 96 balls. Farooqi took two early wickets. Rashid and AM Ghazanfar also struck.
Gurbaz made 25 in that game. He also keeps wicket when selected. This gives him two ways to score fantasy points.
His final place still needs checking. Ikram Alikhil kept for part of Zimbabwe’s innings. This does not confirm the next wicketkeeper.
Team Form — Bangladesh
Bangladesh have one completed match here. Zimbabwe bowled them out for 172. Taskin Ahmed took three wickets.
Shoriful Islam took two wickets in that game. Bangladesh now need better batting after the powerplay. Their bowlers need early wickets against Afghanistan’s openers.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Zimbabwe | 172 vs 271/8 | ✕ LOSS by 99 runs |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | 93 vs 293/9 | ✕ LOSS by 200 runs |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | 109 vs 190 | ✕ LOSS by 81 runs |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan | 221 vs 226/5 | ✕ LOSS by 5 wickets |
Tanzid made 46 from 38 balls. That was Bangladesh’s best score. Shanto made four, so he remains a risky upside pick.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The current listing points to Zayed Cricket Stadium. The two 2026 matches offer only a small sample. Bangladesh made 172 against Zimbabwe.
Afghanistan then scored 294 against Zimbabwe. These were different teams in different matches. The scores do not prove that the pitch improved.
If Zayed is confirmed, use the latest bowling figures carefully. Farooqi took two new-ball wickets. AM Ghazanfar took 1/21, and Rashid took 4/17.
Together, Ghazanfar and Rashid took five wickets. Taskin and Shoriful also found success for Bangladesh. Their opener gives some bowling clues, not a full ground record.
Top-order batters face more balls. All-rounders offer another path to points. Pick at least three bowlers with wicket chances.
Do not claim weather, dew or toss conditions early. If the ground changes to Sharjah, check its venue record first. Do not carry Abu Dhabi spin advice across without proof.
Recent Head-To-Head Record
Afghanistan won the 2025 UAE ODI series 3-0. They won by five wickets, 81 runs and 200 runs. This is the closest completed direct sample.
The wider last-five list includes one Bangladesh win. That win came in November 2024. The 2026 meeting has not started yet.
Past results give context. They do not guarantee a winner.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These candidates come from published squad pools. Recent scorecards also guide the list. They are not announced XIs.
The role labels below are editorial labels. They are not confirmed Dream11 app roles.
Afghanistan Probable XI
| No. | Player | Editorial Role | Evidence Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | WK | ODI squad; recent UAE scorecards |
| 2 | Sediqullah Atal | BAT | 102 against Zimbabwe on 19 October |
| 3 | Ibrahim Zadran | BAT | 90 against Zimbabwe; recent opener |
| 4 | Rahmat Shah | AR | ODI captain; recent top-order role |
| 5 | Hashmatullah Shahidi | BAT | ODI squad; recent middle-order role |
| 6 | Azmatullah Omarzai | AR | ODI squad; recent batting and bowling |
| 7 | Mohammad Nabi | AR | ODI squad; recent UAE experience |
| 8 | Rashid Khan | AR | Four wickets against Zimbabwe |
| 9 | AM Ghazanfar | BOWL | One wicket against Zimbabwe |
| 10 | Fazalhaq Farooqi | BOWL | Two wickets against Zimbabwe |
| 11 | Ziaur Rahman | BOWL | Played against Zimbabwe; squad pool |
Ikram Alikhil kept during part of Zimbabwe’s innings. This does not confirm the next wicketkeeper. Check the final team sheet before selecting Gurbaz.
Bangladesh Probable XI
| No. | Player | Editorial Role | Evidence Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litton Das | WK | Published match-centre squad pool |
| 2 | Tanzid Hasan | BAT | 46 in the tri-series opener |
| 3 | Najmul Hossain Shanto | BAT | Squad batter; bounce-back option |
| 4 | Towhid Hridoy | BAT | Squad batter; recent UAE record |
| 5 | Soumya Sarkar | AR | Published squad pool |
| 6 | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | AR | All-round role; recent UAE record |
| 7 | Rishad Hossain | AR | Published match-centre squad pool |
| 8 | Taskin Ahmed | BOWL | Three wickets against Zimbabwe |
| 9 | Shoriful Islam | BOWL | Two wickets against Zimbabwe |
| 10 | Mustafizur Rahman | BOWL | ODI squad bowler |
| 11 | Tanvir Islam | BOWL | ODI squad bowler; spin option |
Six Dream11 Teams
Each set uses a different match script. Every set has 11 unique players. The seven-player side limit also applies.
Use Team 2 if Afghanistan bat first. Use Team 3 if Bangladesh chase. Use Team 4 only if Zayed and spin are confirmed. Use Team 5 if the new ball moves. Use Team 6 if Bangladesh bat first.
Confirm credits, app roles, wicketkeepers and final XIs. These sets are not confirmed combinations.
Team 1: Balanced Small-League Build
This balanced team covers runs and wickets. Check both final XIs before using it.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Litton Das
BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy
AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan
BOWL: Shoriful Islam, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz · Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Team 2: Afghanistan Top-Order Control
Use this team if Afghanistan bat first. It backs their top-order batters.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nurul Hasan
BAT: Ibrahim Zadran, Tanzid Hasan, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Towhid Hridoy
AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan
BOWL: AM Ghazanfar, Ziaur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Ibrahim Zadran · Vice-Captain: Rashid Khan
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Team 3: Bangladesh Chase Recovery
Use this team if Bangladesh chase the target. It backs Shanto and Hridoy with all-round support.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Litton Das, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
BAT: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Ibrahim Zadran
AR: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rashid Khan
BOWL: Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz · Vice-Captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Team 4: Spin-First Abu Dhabi Script
Use this team only if Zayed is confirmed. Check the pitch and both sides’ spin choices first.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nurul Hasan
BAT: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Ibrahim Zadran
AR: Rashid Khan, Rishad Hossain
BOWL: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Rashid Khan · Vice-Captain: AM Ghazanfar
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Team 5: New-Ball Seam Impact
Use this team if the new ball moves. Confirm the named pace bowlers play first.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Litton Das
BAT: Sediqullah Atal, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto
AR: Azmatullah Omarzai, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
BOWL: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Mahmud
Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi · Vice-Captain: Taskin Ahmed
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Team 6: Bangladesh Bowling Upset
Use this team if Bangladesh bat first. It backs their bowlers to defend the target.
View Player Names And Roles
WK: Nurul Hasan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
BAT: Towhid Hridoy, Tanzid Hasan, Ibrahim Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi
AR: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rashid Khan
BOWL: Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed
Captain: Shoriful Islam · Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Risk: Remove every non-starter. Check app roles and credits. Confirm the pitch and toss suit this plan.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a high-involvement captain option. He opens or bats near the top. He can also add wicketkeeping points.
He made 25 in Afghanistan’s latest game. Confirm his place before selecting him.
Ibrahim Zadran has the strongest recent batting signal. He made 90 against Zimbabwe. He also made two scores of 95 in 2025.
He can still fall early against new-ball pace. Rashid Khan offers strong wicket value. He took four wickets in the latest game.
His batting place and bowling workload may change. Mehidy Hasan Miraz has several scoring routes. He can bat and bowl.
On toss day, check the ground and final XI. Then check app tags, limits and roles.
Top Three Player Battles
Ibrahim Zadran Against Bangladesh Pace
Ibrahim made 90 in the latest match. Taskin and Shoriful must test him early. They will look for movement with the new ball.
Gurbaz Against Bangladesh Spin
Gurbaz attacks during the powerplay. Tanvir or another spinner may test his cross-bat shots. His keeping adds value if he starts.
Shanto Against Rashid Khan
Shanto made four in the opener. Rashid took four wickets against Zimbabwe. This small sample shows both risk and upside.
Top Players To Look Out For
Sediqullah Atal: He made 102 against Zimbabwe. He has the freshest big score.
Ibrahim Zadran: He scored 90 in that game. His UAE record supports top-order interest.
Rashid Khan: Four wickets lifted his latest fantasy case. He can also add late runs. His final overs and batting slot need confirmation.
Taskin Ahmed: He took three wickets against Zimbabwe. Bangladesh need another strong start from him. Early breakthroughs will matter most.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz: His all-round role gives more paths to points. His value rises if Bangladesh use him for a full spell.
Match Winner Prediction
Afghanistan have the stronger current signal. They beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs. Bangladesh lost their opener by 99 runs.
Afghanistan also won the 2025 UAE ODI series 3-0. The lean is Afghanistan, but confidence is not high.
Recheck the ground, toss and lineups.
FAQs
When Is The AFG Vs BAN 3rd ODI?
The match is listed for Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Start time is 17:00 IST, 11:30 UTC and 15:30 GST.
Which Venue Is Confirmed?
ESPN and Cricinfo show Zayed Cricket Stadium. The ACB schedule says Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The ground remains unsettled.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The two tables show editorial candidates only. Final XIs come with team news or the toss.
What Is The Best Fantasy Approach?
Start with top-order batters, all-rounders and wicket-taking bowlers. Then check the ground, final XI, app roles and team limits.
What Changed After 19 October?
Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs. Atal made 102, Ibrahim made 90 and Rashid took four wickets.
Afghanistan now have one completed tri-series win. These are the latest confirmed results.
Is The Abu Dhabi Pitch Read Certain?
No. It uses a small sample and applies only if Zayed is confirmed. Use Sharjah evidence if the venue changes.
