The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed a comprehensive international cricket schedule in the United Arab Emirates for October and November 2026. This includes a one-off Test match against Bangladesh, an ODI tri-nation series featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe, followed by a three-match T20I series and a two-match Test series between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. The series is set to commence with the Test match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh from October 9-13, 2026. ([icc-cricket.com](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/afghanistan-announce-multi-format-series-against-bangladesh-and-zimbabwe?utm_source=openai))
In other developments, the West Indies secured a 5-wicket victory over India in the third ODI at Chandigarh. The West Indies chased down India’s total of 351-7 in 48.2 overs, achieving 352-5 with 10 balls to spare. ([bbc.com.im](https://bbc.com.im/sport/cricket/scores-fixtures/2026-10-03?utm_source=openai))
Looking ahead, the cricket calendar is filled with exciting fixtures. On October 9, 2026, several matches are scheduled, including the one-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi, the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban, and the first T20I between India and the West Indies in Ranchi. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/schedule?utm_source=openai))
As the cricket season progresses, fans can anticipate more thrilling matches and standout performances from teams and players worldwide. The upcoming series promise to deliver high-quality cricket action, with teams vying for supremacy in various formats. Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage of these events. ([icc-cricket.com](https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/afghanistan-announce-multi-format-series-against-bangladesh-and-zimbabwe?utm_source=openai))
