Afghanistan Cricket Team: News
Decoding the biggest triumphs in T20 Asia Cup (by runs)
Afghanistan have made a resounding start to their 2025 T20 Asia Cup campaign, defeating Hong Kong by a massive 94 runs in the tournament opener.
Listing batters with fastest half-centuries in T20 Asia Cup
Afghanistan's all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has broken a major T20I record.
Listing batters with fastest T20I half-centuries for Afghanistan
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has made history by scoring the fastest half-century in men's T20Is for his country, as per ESPNcricinfo.
Rashid Khan becomes joint second-highest wicket-taker in T20 Asia Cup
Star wrist-spinner Rashid Khan led Afghanistan from the front against Hong Kong in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup opener at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib gets to 100 T20 wickets: Stats
Star all-rounder Gulbadin Naib was instrumental in Afghanistan's 94-run win over Hong Kong in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup opener at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan hammer Hong Kong in opener
Afghanistan claimed a one-sided win over Hong Kong in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup: Sediqullah Atal continues sublime run with third half-century
Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 188/6 against Hong Kong in the 2025 T20 Asia Cup opener at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Azmatullah Omarzai slams fastest T20I half-century for Afghanistan: Stats
Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai slammed his maiden T20I half-century in the 2025 Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib reaches 2,500 T20 runs: Key stats
Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib has completed 2,500 runs in T20 cricket.
Asia Cup 2025: Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch report and stats
The 2025 T20 Asia Cup will be underway on September 9 with the encounter between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Players with five-wicket haul in Men's T20I tournament final
Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz scripted history with an incredible hat-trick against Afghanistan in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final.
A look at lowest all-out totals for Afghanistan in T20Is
In a low-scoring affair, Pakistan hammered Afghanistan to win the 2025 UAE T20I Tri-Series final.
Asia Cup: Can Hong Kong challenge Afghanistan in tournament opener?
The Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the T20 format, is all set to kick off with an encounter between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan shines in his 100th T20I: Stats
Wrist-spinner Rashid Khan was among the wickets in the recently concluded UAE T20I Tri-Series.
Pakistan beat Afghanistan to win UAE T20I Tri-Series final: Stats
In a day of batting collapses, Pakistan beat Afghanistan to win the 2025 UAE T20I Tri-Series final.
Mohammad Nawaz becomes third Pakistan player with T20I hat-trick: Stats
Pakistan spinner Mohammad Nawaz scripted history with an incredible hat-trick against Afghanistan in the UAE T20I Tri-Series final.
Afghanistan meet Pakistan in UAE T20I tri-series final: Preview
Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to clash in the final of the UAE T20I Tri-series on Sunday (September 7).
2025 T20I tri-series, Afghanistan down UAE by 4 runs: Stats
The Afghanistan cricket team downed hosts UAE in Match 6 of the T20I tri-series, involving Pakistan.
Afghanistan to host charity cricket match for earthquake victims
In the wake of a devastating earthquake that claimed over 1,400 lives in Afghanistan on Sunday, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced a charity cricket match.
Afghanistan claim their fourth T20I win over Pakistan: Key stats
A spirited Afghanistan beat Pakistan in Match 4 of the UAE T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran shine in second successive match
In the fourth match of the T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan set a challenging target of 170 runs for Pakistan.
Mohammad Nabi becomes second Afghanistan player with 100 T20I wickets
Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has completed 100 wickets in T20I cricket.
Fakhar Zaman becomes fifth Pakistan batter with 2,000 T20I runs
Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman has completed 2,000 runs in T20I cricket.
Pakistan's Faheem Ashraf records his career-best T20I figures: Key stats
Despite conceding a 100-plus stand, Pakistan managed to restrict Afghanistan to 169/5 in the 2025 UAE T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20Is: Dissecting his numbers
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in T20 internationals.
Muhammad Waseem's blazing T20I half-century against Afghanistan goes in vain
UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem's blazing T20I half-century against Afghanistan went in vain at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpasses Tim Southee
Star Afghanistan spinner, Rashid Khan has become the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket.
T20I Tri-Series: Rashid Khan leads Afghanistan to win against UAE
Afghanistan beat UAE in Match 3 of the T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran score half-centuries against UAE: Stats
In the third match of the T20I Tri-Series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Afghanistan set a challenging target of 189 runs for hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Dissecting Mujeeb ur Rahman's stats after 50 T20I caps
Pakistan have started their tri-series campaign on a high note, defeating Afghanistan by 39 runs in the opening match at Sharjah Stadium.
Pakistan's Haris Rauf claims his 5th four-fer in T20Is: Stats
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf thwarted Afghanistan with a four-wicket haul in the 1st encounter of the T20I tri-series, involving UAE.
Pakistan down Afghanistan in first match of T20I tri-series: Stats
Pakistan have downed Afghanistan in the 1st match of the T20I tri-series, involving UAE.
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha slams his 4th T20I fifty: Stats
In the first T20I of the tri-nation series, Pakistan set a target of 183 runs for Afghanistan. The match is being played in Sharjah and also features the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Asia Cup: Rashid Khan says Afghanistan have 'no specific targets'
Afghanistan's cricket captain, Rashid Khan, has said that his team doesn't have any "specific targets" for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.
UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025: Afghanistan, Pakistan clash in Sharjah
The highly anticipated 2025 UAE T20I Tri-Series will begin with a clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Afghanistan announce squad for UAE tri-series, involving Pakistan: Check out
Afghanistan have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I tournament in Sharjah.
Afghanistan reappoint John Mooney as fielding coach: Details here
The Afghanistan cricket team has reappointed former Ireland all-rounder John Mooney as its new fielding coach.
Decoding 400-plus totals for Australia in ODI cricket
Australia made records in the 3rd and final ODI against South Africa of their 2025 home series in Mackay on Sunday, August 24.
Rashid Khan named captain as Afghanistan announce Asia Cup squad
The Afghanistan cricket team has announced its squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held from September 9-28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan in 2025 T20 Asia Cup
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has named a 22-man preliminary squad for the upcoming T20 Asia Cup, with star leg-spinner Rashid Khan at the helm.
Afghanistan, Bangladesh reportedly set to play T20I series in UAE
Afghanistan and Bangladesh are likely to play a three-match T20I series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later this year.
Afghanistan cricketer Hazratullah Zazai's daughter passes away
Afghanistan's left-handed batter Hazratullah Zazai is grieving the death of his daughter.
Ireland cancel home series against Afghanistan due to financial issues
Ireland have canceled their planned multi-format cricket series against Afghanistan, citing "financial reasons."
ICC ODI Rankings: Azmatullah Omarzai becomes top-ranked all-rounder; Axar rises
Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai has secured the number one position in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for all-rounders. His phenomenal show in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was instrumental in this feat.
PCB to refund Rawalpindi match tickets with specific conditions applied
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket refunds for two Champions Trophy 2025 matches.
Champions Trophy: Decoding teams with highest score in overs 1-10
In a rain-marred, washed-out game against Afghanistan in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Australia secured a semi-final spot.
Champions Trophy 2025: Who could India face in semis?
The 2025 Champions Trophy is heading toward its climax with just two matches remaining in the round-robin group stage.
Dale Steyn predicts Afghanistan can win an ICC tournament: Details
Former South African cricketer, Dale Steyn, believes Afghanistan could win an ICC tournament in the next 10 years.
Matthew Short set to miss Champions Trophy semi-final: Here's why
Australia's top-order batter Matthew Short is likely to miss the upcoming semi-final of the Champions Trophy with a quad injury.
Teams conceding most extras in a Champions Trophy innings
The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Australia and Afghanistan was washed out in the second innings due to heavy rain.
Australia qualify for Champions Trophy semis: Key stats
Australia have qualified for the semis of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Steve Smith shows gesture of sportsmanship versus Afghanistan: Here's how
During the ongoing match between Australia and Afghanistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, skipper Steve Smith withdrew a run-out appeal against Noor Ahmad.
Travis Head gets to 7,500 runs in international cricket: Stats
Travis Head, a stalwart of Australian cricket, has reached a major landmark in the ongoing 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Champions Trophy: Australia's Ben Dwarshuis claims his second successive three-fer
Australia restricted Afghanistan to 273/10 in their last league game of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore.
Azmatullah Omarzai completes 1,000 ODI runs with 67 vs Australia
The rising star of Afghan cricket, Azmatullah Omarzai, has completed 1,000 ODI runs.
Champions Trophy: Sediqullah Atal shines with 85 vs Australia
Sediqullah Atal, a rising star from Afghanistan, has been making waves in the cricket world with his impressive batting skills.
Hashmatullah Shahidi becomes Afghanistan's 4th-highest run-getter in ODIs
Afghanistan's cricket team captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has reached a major career milestone by becoming his nation's fourth-highest run-getter in ODI cricket.
Champions Trophy: Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne ready to face Afghanistan
Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has stated he is ready to take on Afghanistan, despite Cricket Australia previously banning bilateral matches with the Asian team.
Presenting five-wicket hauls by Afghanistan pacers in ODIs
Playing in their first-ever ICC Champions Trophy, Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run win against England in their second match.
Will Buttler quit as England captain following Champions Trophy failure?
England captain Jos Buttler faced a tough post-match interview following his team's early Champions Trophy exit.
Australia vs Afghanistan, Champions Trophy: Decoding key player battles
Afghanistan and Australia will clash in the 10th match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Champions Trophy 2025: Australia face Afghanistan in do-or-die clash
Afghanistan and Australia will face each other in the 10th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
Presenting best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments
Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run victory over England in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
Disappointing to be knocked out of the tournament early: Buttler
England's current white-ball captain Jos Buttler said it's disappointing to be knocked out of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy early.
What lies ahead for Jos Buttler? England captain contemplates future
England's Jos Buttler has asserted that he would "consider all possibilities" about his future as white-ball captain.
Omarzai records best figures for Afghanistan in ICC ODI tournaments
Azmatullah Omarzai starred in Afghanistan's famous win over England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.
Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy 2025: Key stats
Afghanistan stunned England in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on February 26.
Joe Root hammers his first ODI ton since June 2019
England batter Joe Root continues his rich vein of form in international cricket.