Abu Dhabi, 17 October, 2026 (Nosheen): The One-Day International (ODI) tri-series featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe is set to begin in Abu Dhabi, with Bangladesh scheduled to face Zimbabwe in the opening match. Afghanistan will play its first match against Zimbabwe on October 19, as all three teams compete for a place in the final. At the conclusion of the group stage, the top two teams on the points table will meet in the final on October 23. Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, Bangladesh by Litton Das, and Zimbabwe by Sikandar Raza. All matches will be played at Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm local time. The three teams will aim to deliver strong performances throughout the tournament, secure qualification for the final and lift the tri-series trophy.