The three-nation One-Day International cricket series featuring Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe begins on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe contesting the opening match at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium.
All matches in the tournament are scheduled to start at 4:30pm local time, with the series culminating in the final on October 23.
Opening Fixtures and Final
Zimbabwe will be the first of the three sides to face Afghanistan, with that contest set for October 19. The group stage will determine which two teams advance to the decider, with the top two sides on the points table meeting in the final.
Captains at the Helm
Afghanistan will be led by Rahmat Shah, while Litton Das will captain Bangladesh and Sikandar Raza will lead Zimbabwe. All three sides will be aiming for a strong run through the series to secure a place in the final and lift the trophy.
What to Watch
- Bangladesh and Zimbabwe open the tri-series in Abu Dhabi.
- Afghanistan play their first match against Zimbabwe on October 19.
- The top two teams on the points table contest the final on October 23.
- Every match is scheduled for a 4:30pm start at the Abu Dhabi Cricket Stadium.
