The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi [Source: @ACBofficials/X]Afghanistan and Bangladesh are all set to clash with each other in a historic meetup in Abu Dhabi. They will face off in the Only Test at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.The Test match will kick off on October 9, and the match will be live for fans from 11:00 AM IST. Both Rahmat Shah-led Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be excited for the only fight but ahead of the clash let's take a look at the Zayed Cricket Stadium pitch report and Abu Dhabi weather report.Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report for BAN vs AFG One-Off Test, 2026 CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatches playedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table15SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatches won by team batting 1stSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table9SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableMatches won by team batting 2ndSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTied/NRSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0/4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score batting 1stSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table360.4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score batting 2ndSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table341.4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score batting 3rdSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table274.67SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage score batting 4thSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table205.2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table% of wickets by pacers45.51%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table% of wickets by spinnersSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table53.41%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableAverage run rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table3.00SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium Test stats]The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has been host to multiple neutral matches like the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh one. The pitch in Abu Dhabi has hosted 15 Test matches so far, with 9 of them being won by batting first.The pitch usually favours good batting on the first two days with little assistance to seamers. However, from Day 3 onwards, spinners come into play and dominates the game, which makes it difficult for batters to get a grip on the game.Hence, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, who are known to be loaded with spin arsenals, will be ready for the challenge, and the captain here winning the toss would like to bat first.ALSO READDhananjaya de Silva Steps Down As Sri Lanka's Test Captain With Immediate EffectAbu Dhabi Weather Report for BAN vs AFG One-Off Test, 2026 CriteriaSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDay 1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDay 2SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDay 3SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDay 4SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDay 5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableTemperatureSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table40°C39°C40°CSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table39°C SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table37°CSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWindSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableSW 13 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWSW 11 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWSW 11 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableENE 11 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableWSW 11 km/hSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRainfallSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table0%SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table [Source: Accuweather]Abu Dhabi is set to experience extremely hot and dry conditions during the five-day Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Test match from October 9 to 13. On Friday, October 9, temperatures are forecast to reach 40°C. Saturday is expected to remain very hot, with temperatures between 28°C and 39°C. Similar conditions are predicted on Sunday, with the temperature rising to 40°C and a minimum of 28°C.On Monday, October 12, hazy sunshine and sweltering heat are expected, with temperatures reaching 39°C and dropping to 29°C overnight. The final day is forecast to be slightly cooler, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 37°C.There is no rain forecast on any of the five days, meaning the match is unlikely to face weather-related interruptions. Winds will remain light to moderate.ConclusionThe temperature in Abu Dhabi is likely to remain very hot, which denies any possibility of rain hindrance. With the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh contest being a strategic fight of spin bowling, the cracking contest will be much more enjoyable on the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium pitch as well.ALSO READVirat Kohli Leads Tributes To Nana Patekar Following His Death
