AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - One-Off Test, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE 2026

Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in the one-off Test at the UAE from October 9, 2026, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, while Bangladesh will be captained by Najmul Hossain Shanto. Both teams will look to make a strong start in the one-off Test and gain an advantage in the five-day contest.

As per the AFG vs BAN Dream11 prediction today match, Bangladesh have the advantage because of their greater Test experience. Afghanistan will rely heavily on Rahmat Shah, who has scored 749 runs at an average of 44.06 in his last nine matches and Hashmatullah Shahidi, who has scored 658 runs at an average of 47.

Bangladesh have several experienced Test players in their squad, including the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Mominul Haque, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Taijul Islam. Afghanistan, meanwhile, have bowling options such as Zia-ur-Rehman and Ziaur Rahman, who have been among their recent wicket-takers.

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Match Details

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Team Today Stats

AFG vs BAN Toss Prediction

The available Test records at Sheikh Zayed Stadium suggest that batting first has been more successful, with teams batting first winning nine of the 15 Tests played at the venue. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto is likely to win the toss and look to put up a big score on the board.

Record of Chasing Teams at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

At the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, 9 out of 15 Test matches were won by teams batting first, while chasing teams won only 2 matches (with 4 ending in a draw).

AFG vs BAN Playing 11 (Probable)

AFG vs BAN Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

AFG vs BAN Captain & Vice Captain Choices

• For the BAN vs AFG Dream11 prediction, Rahmat Shah and Mehidy Hasan Miraz can be considered strong captaincy options. Rahmat Shah has been among Afghanistan's leading recent run-scorers, while Mehidy Hasan Miraz is one of the best all-rounders in the world.
• Hashmatullah Shahidi and Mushfiqur Rahim can be considered potential vice-captain options because of their experience and batting ability.

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

• Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das
• Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto
• All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, S Sarkar, Rahmat Shah (C)
• Bowlers: S Islam, Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur-Rehman (VC), Ziaur Rahman

Best Dream11 Team Today

• Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim (VC)
• Batters: Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najmul Hossain Shanto, S Atal
• All-Rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Rahmat Shah, S Sarkar, S Kamal
• Bowlers: S Islam, Qais Ahmad, T Islam

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the AFG vs BAN match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today (One-Off Test) Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE Players to Avoid

• As per our AFG vs BAN Dream11 team prediction, players with limited recent statistical returns should be considered carefully for the fantasy team. Since this is a Test match, players' roles and expected batting positions should also be considered before making the final team.
• Players such as Abdul Malik and Towhid Hridoy could carry greater selection risk compared with established Test performers, depending on their final roles and playing XIs.

AFG vs BAN Weather & Pitch Report at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

• The average first-innings score at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is 360 runs, while the average second-innings score is 341. However, the average drops to 274 in the third innings and just 136 in the fourth innings. This suggests that batting first could be an advantage.
• The weather at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on October 9, 2026, will be hot and sunny during the day with a high of 40°C, turning clear and warm at night with a low of 29°C.

AFG vs BAN H2H Records

Afghanistan and Bangladesh have faced each other in 2 Test matches before. As per the AFG vs BAN H2H Records, Afghanistan and Bangladesh both have won 1-1 matches.

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