The Bangladesh cricket schedule for the rest of 2026 is packed: an ODI tri-series in the UAE is underway right now, a home Test series against the West Indies starts October 28, and then comes a full multi-format tour of South Africa through mid-December. Add a historic first bilateral T20I series in Nepal in March 2027, and the Tigers barely get a breather. Here is every fixture, venue and start time — and you can follow each game live on our cricket live scores hub. Save this Bangladesh cricket schedule page so you always know when the Tigers play next.
Bangladesh Cricket Schedule: October 2026 — UAE Tri-Series
Bangladesh are currently in the UAE for an ODI tri-series with Afghanistan and Zimbabwe, announced by the BCB in late September. The one-off Test against Afghanistan preceded it in Abu Dhabi.
| Date | Match | Venue | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 | Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5:00 PM IST |
| Oct 19 | Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe | — | 5:00 PM IST |
| Oct 21 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 5:00 PM IST |
| Oct 23 | Final | — | 5:00 PM IST |
With the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon, every 50-over game in this tri-series doubles as preparation — expect Bangladesh to test combinations ahead of the bigger assignments to come.
West Indies Tour of Bangladesh: Home Test Series
Straight after the UAE, Bangladesh return home for two Tests against the West Indies — both part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27 cycle, where home wins are gold.
| Match | Dates | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Oct 28 – Nov 1, 2026 | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka |
| 2nd Test | Nov 5–9, 2026 | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
Mirpur and Sylhet traditionally assist spin, and Bangladesh’s spinners are always a handful at home. The West Indies’ ability to handle turning tracks will decide this series — visiting sides rarely leave Bangladesh with easy wins in these conditions. Both Tests are daytime starts, so this leg of the Bangladesh cricket schedule is the easiest one for home fans to follow ball by ball.
Bangladesh Tour of South Africa 2026: Full Fixtures
The biggest assignment of the season follows immediately: a full-scale multi-format tour of South Africa from mid-November to mid-December, part of CSA’s bumper home summer. Two Tests open the tour, both counting toward the World Test Championship, before the white-ball leg.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | Nov 15–19 | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| 2nd Test | Nov 23–27 | SuperSport Park, Centurion |
| 1st ODI | Dec 1 | East London |
| 2nd ODI | Dec 4 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha |
| 3rd ODI | Dec 7 | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 1st T20I | Dec 10 | Kimberley Oval, Kimberley |
| 2nd T20I | Dec 12 | Benoni |
| 3rd T20I | Dec 13 | Centurion |
South Africa are building toward co-hosting the 2027 ODI World Cup, so expect a full-strength Proteas side — this is arguably Bangladesh’s toughest away tour of the cycle. The Tests at the Wanderers and Centurion, famous for pace and bounce, will test Bangladesh’s batters like few venues on earth.
Bangladesh in 2027: Historic Nepal T20I Series
Looking further ahead, Bangladesh have confirmed a three-match T20I tour of Nepal in March 2027 — the first bilateral series between the two men’s teams and Bangladesh’s first-ever tour of Nepal. All three matches will be played at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu, starting March 26, 2027. Bangladesh have dedicated the series to those who lost their lives in Nepal’s recent floods — a series played in a spirit of friendship and solidarity. Bangladesh have already qualified for the T20 World Cup in 2028; Nepal will be aiming to join them via the Global Qualifier.
Bangladesh Match Timings: Start Times Around the World
Bangladesh’s fixtures use three standard start times. Here they are in UTC and Dhaka time (BST, UTC+6) — exact figures you can convert from. With three different time zones across this Bangladesh cricket schedule, always double-check the Dhaka column before setting your alarm.
| Fixture type | Local start | UTC | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE tri-series / ODIs | 5:00 PM IST | 11:30 AM | 5:30 PM |
| Home Tests (Dhaka/Sylhet) | 9:30 AM IST | 4:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Tests in South Africa | 1:30 PM IST | 8:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
Daylight saving shifts the UK, US and Australian equivalents by an hour at the season’s edges, so for London, New York or Sydney the simplest option is to search the fixture on Google — the score card auto-converts to your timezone — or follow Bangladesh cricket as a topic in Google News for every match story in one feed.
Bangladesh Cricket Schedule: FAQs
What is Bangladesh’s next match?
Bangladesh’s next fixtures are in the UAE ODI tri-series: after facing Zimbabwe on October 17 in Abu Dhabi, they play Afghanistan on October 21 in Sharjah, with the final on October 23.
When is Bangladesh vs West Indies 2026?
The two-Test series runs October 28 – November 1 in Mirpur, Dhaka, and November 5–9 in Sylhet. Both Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025–27.
When does Bangladesh tour South Africa?
Mid-November to mid-December 2026: two Tests (Nov 15–19 Johannesburg, Nov 23–27 Centurion), three ODIs (Dec 1, 4, 7) and three T20Is (Dec 10–13).
Where can I check Bangladesh live scores ball by ball?
Our cricket live scores hub carries every Bangladesh match live — Tests, ODIs and T20Is — with ball-by-ball scores, scorecards and results.
Is Bangladesh playing Nepal in 2027?
Yes — Bangladesh tour Nepal for three T20Is in March 2027, starting March 26 in Kathmandu. It is the first bilateral series between the two men’s teams.
What time do Bangladesh’s home Tests start?
Bangladesh’s home Tests start at 9:30 AM IST, which is 10:00 AM in Dhaka. Day-night ODIs in the UAE start at 5:00 PM IST (5:30 PM Dhaka).
Final Thoughts
From Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg to Kathmandu, the next six months are among the busiest in Bangladesh’s cricket history — a tri-series now, home Tests that matter for the WTC table, the toughest away tour of the cycle, and a historic first in Nepal. Bookmark this page: as dates firm up and squads are announced, the schedule above stays current — and every ball is live on our cricket live scores hub.