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Afghanistan Cricket Team: News

16 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

5th ODI, Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah floor Ireland: Stats

Afghanistan overcome Ireland in the 5th and final ODI on Saturday in Belfast.

15 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

Afghanistan beat Ireland in 5th ODI, complete series whitewash: Stats

Afghanistan overcome Ireland in the 5th and final ODI on Saturday in Belfast.

15 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

Ireland's Harry Tector, Curtis Campher shine with fifties versus Afghanistan

Ireland's Harry Tector and Curtis Campher shone with fifties versus Afghanistan in the 5th ODI on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026
Paul Stirling

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai completes 50 wickets in ODI cricket: Stats

Afghanistan cricket team all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has attained a milestone of 50 wickets in ODIs.

14 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

5th ODI preview: Can hosts Ireland avoid whitewash against Afghanistan?

Ireland will take on Afghanistan in the fifth and final ODI of the series on Saturday. The match will be played in Belfast.

13 Aug 2026
Arun Jaitley Stadium

Sony acquires TV rights for Afghanistan-India T20I series: Details here

Sony Sports Network has acquired the television rights for India's upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.

13 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Afghanistan's Yamin Ahmadzai records his maiden ODI four-fer: Stats

Afghanistan clinched the five-match ODI series against Ireland with a commanding victory in the fourth match.

13 Aug 2026
Curtis Campher

Curtis Campher slams his maiden ODI fifty against Afghanistan: Stats

Afghanistan clinched the five-match ODI series against Ireland with a commanding victory in the fourth match.

13 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan delivers yet another match-winning spell versus Ireland (ODIs)

Team Afghanistan has clinched the five-match ODI series against Ireland, winning the third match by 42 runs in Belfast.

12 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Afghanistan beat Ireland in 4th ODI, seal series: Key stats

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the fourth ODI to claim an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

12 Aug 2026
Andrew Balbirnie

Andrew Balbirnie becomes third Ireland batter with 10 ODI tons

Ireland batter Andrew Balbirnie brought up his 10th century in ODIs on Wednesday.

12 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Ireland's Byron McDonough bags career-best ODI returns: Key stats

Afghanistan hammered 343/9 in 50 overs against Ireland in the 4th ODI at Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast.

12 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Sediqullah Atal scores his second ODI hundred: Key stats

Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal celebrated his 25th birthday by scoring his second ODI hundred.

12 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran slams his seventh ODI century: Key stats

Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran has raced to his seventh century in ODI cricket.

12 Aug 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Ibrahim Zadran becomes joint-third-fastest to 2,000 ODI runs: Key stats

Afghanistan's star opener, Ibrahim Zadran, has scripted history by becoming the fastest batter from his country to complete 2,000 ODI runs in terms of innings taken.

11 Aug 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

4th ODI: Confident Afghanistan eye series-sealing triumph over Ireland

Afghanistan's hard-fought three-wicket victory in the third ODI against Ireland has secured their spot in next year's World Cup.

11 Aug 2026
Arun Jaitley Stadium

New Delhi to host Afghanistan-India T20Is in September: Schedule announced

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the dates for the much-anticipated three-match T20I series against India.

11 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Dissecting Rashid Khan's dominance over Ireland in numbers (ODIs)

Team Afghanistan has qualified for next year's ICC ODI World Cup.

11 Aug 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Here's how Afghanistan have fared at ICC ODI World Cups

Afghanistan have qualified for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup after a nail-biting victory over Ireland in the third ODI.

11 Aug 2026
ICC ODI Rankings

2027 ODI World Cup: Windies fail to secure direct qualification

West Indies, the two-time champions of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, have failed to secure direct qualification for the 2027 edition.

11 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

3rd ODI: Gavin Hoey's 4/34 versus Afghanistan goes in vain

Afghanistan edged past Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

11 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Hashmatullah Shahidi surpasses 3,500 runs in international cricket for Afghanistan

Afghanistan cricket team batter Hashmatullah Shahidi unlocked a new milestone during the 3rd ODI against Ireland on Monday.

11 Aug 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Afghanistan secure direct qualification for 2027 ICC ODI World Cup

Afghanistan secured their place in the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup, thanks to a thrilling win over Ireland in the 3rd ODI on Monday.

10 Aug 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz hammers his 8th half-century in ODIs: Stats

Afghanistan overcame Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

10 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Afghanistan overcome Ireland in 3rd ODI, take 2-0 series lead

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the 3rd ODI of the five-match series on Monday.

10 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

3rd ODI: Ghazanfar, Rashid rattle Ireland with three-wicket hauls

Ireland were bundled for just 206 in the third ODI of their five-match series against Afghanistan at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast.

10 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Harry Tector becomes fastest Ireland batter with 2,000 ODI runs

Ireland's batting sensation Harry Tector has gone past 2,000 runs in ODI cricket.

10 Aug 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan on verge of qualifying for ODI World Cup: Details

Team Afghanistan is on the verge of qualifying for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

09 Aug 2026
ICC Cricket World Cup

Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Presenting match preview and stats

Afghanistan are just one win away from qualifying for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

08 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan has recorded six-plus wicket-hauls in these ODI matches

Team Afghanistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after a convincing 92-run win in the second match.

08 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Listing the best bowling figures for Afghanistan in ODIs

Team Afghanistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after a thumping 92-run victory in the second match.

08 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan in elite company with ODI six-fer versus Ireland

Team Afghanistan has taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after winning the rain-curtailed second match by 92 runs at the Bready Cricket Club.

08 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Ireland's Cade Carmichael slams 62 versus Afghanistan in 2nd ODI

Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland after winning the second match by a whopping 92 runs.

08 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan claims his 7th five-wicket haul in ODIs: Stats

Afghanistan took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against Ireland, after winning the second match by 92 runs. The first match was washed out.

07 Aug 2026
Rashid Khan

Afghanistan down Ireland in 2nd ODI, take 1-0 lead: Stats

Afghanistan rattled hosts Ireland in the 2nd ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

07 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Ibrahim Zadran shines versus Ireland, completes 3,000 List A runs

Star Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran made his bat talk in the second ODI against Ireland at the Bready Cricket Club.

07 Aug 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Rahmanullah Gurbaz completes 3,000 List A runs: Decoding his stats

Afghanistan's cricket sensation, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, has crossed the 3,000-run mark in List A cricket.

05 Aug 2026
ICC Cricket World Cup

Here's how Ireland can qualify for 2027 ODI World Cup

Ireland's hopes of qualifying directly for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup have been dashed after their first match against Afghanistan was washed out.

04 Aug 2026
Ireland Cricket

Ireland vs Afghanistan, 1st ODI: Preview, stats, and more

Ireland and Afghanistan are set to kick off a five-match ODI series on August 5.

28 Jul 2026
Paul Stirling

Jai Moondra to represent Ireland against Afghanistan in ODIs

Jai Moondra, the Indian-origin cricketer, has been selected in the Ireland squad for their upcoming five-match ODI series against Afghanistan.

24 Jul 2026
Mohammad Nabi

Rahmat Shah to lead Afghanistan in ODI series against Ireland

Rahmat Shah will lead Afghanistan's ODI team for the first time in a five-match series against Ireland, starting August 5.

23 Jul 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Afghanistan to host India for T20I series in Delhi: Report

Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi in September, Cricinfo reported.

22 Jul 2026
Rahmat Shah

Rahmat Shah appointed Afghanistan's ODI and Test captain: Details here

Rahmat Shah has been named the new captain of Afghanistan's Test and ODI sides.

22 Jul 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi steps down as Afghanistan's ODI captain: Details

Hashmatullah Shahidi has stepped down as the captain of Afghanistan's One Day International (ODI) team.

07 Jul 2026
Cricket News

Former Afghanistan cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Former Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran has passed away at 38 after a prolonged battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare disease that causes the immune system to fail.

22 Jun 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

ICC reprimands Afghanistan's ODI captain Hashmatullah Shahidi: Here's why

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for violating Level 1 of its Code of Conduct.

20 Jun 2026
Rohit Sharma

3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma answers critics with 79 against Afghanistan

In the third ODI against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a well-made 79 during India's chase of 219.

20 Jun 2026
Rohit Sharma

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal slams his 2nd ODI century: Key stats

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his second ODI century in the third match against Afghanistan at MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai.

20 Jun 2026
Prasidh Krishna

India tame Afghanistan in 3rd ODI, win series 3-0: Stats

In the third and final ODI of the series at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 runs before sealing the deal by 9 wickets.

20 Jun 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi hammers his maiden ODI hundred

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi has raced to his maiden hundred in ODI cricket.

Azmatullah Omarzai hammers his second ODI fifty versus India: Stats

Star Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai scored a vital half-century against India in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

20 Jun 2026
Shubman Gill

Will rain play spoilsport in India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI?

The third ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan will be played today at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

19 Jun 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

3rd ODI: Can Afghanistan avoid clean sweep against formidable India?

India will take on Afghanistan in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday.

18 Jun 2026
David Warner

A look at the highest ODI team totals against Afghanistan

In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402/10 runs against Afghanistan on June 17, Wednesday.

18 Jun 2026
Ishan Kishan

Batters with fastest ODI tons against Afghanistan (by balls)

Indian batter Ishan Kishan slammed a match-winning ton in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.

17 Jun 2026
Arshdeep Singh

2nd ODI: Arshdeep Singh, Gurnoor Brar floor Afghanistan with three-fers

India won the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan with an unassailable 2-0 lead.

17 Jun 2026
Rahmat Shah

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah hammers his 33rd ODI half-century: Key stats

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah played a valiant knock for his side versus India in the 2nd ODI on Wednesday.

17 Jun 2026
Ishan Kishan

All-round India hammer Afghanistan in Lucknow ODI, seal series: Stats

In the second ODI match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India posted a mammoth total of 402 runs against Afghanistan.

17 Jun 2026
Rashid Khan

Nangeyalia Kharote records Afghanistan's most expensive ODI four-fer; Rashid shines

India racked up a mammoth 402 (49.5 overs) in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.

17 Jun 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz completes 2,000 ODI runs: Decoding his stats

Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz attained a new milestone in ODIs.

India vs Afghanistan: Prince Yadav makes his ODI debut

India and Afghanistan are squaring off in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium.

16 Jun 2026
Rashid Khan

India-Afghanistan 2nd ODI: Key player battles to watch out for

The second ODI between India and Afghanistan is set to take place on Wednesday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

16 Jun 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

2nd ODI: India eye series win against Afghanistan in Lucknow

India will take on Afghanistan in the second ODI of the three-match series at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow.

14 Jun 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Listing the fastest ODI centuries by Afghanistan batters

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz has etched his name in the cricketing history books by scoring a blistering 48-ball century against India in Dharamsala.

13 Jun 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

India humble Afghanistan in rain-hit Dharamsala ODI: Report and stats

India's debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey made a significant impact in the rain-affected first ODI against Afghanistan.

13 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claim three-fers versus Afghanistan

Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey enjoyed themselves on international debut for the Indian cricket team.

13 Jun 2026
Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses 200 sixes in international cricket: Stats

Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz recorded a superb knock of 102 versus India in the 1st ODI being held at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

13 Jun 2026
Hashmatullah Shahidi

Hashmatullah Shahidi becomes 4th Afghanistan batter with this ODI record

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a valuable 27-run knock versus the Indian cricket team in the 1st ODI being held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

13 Jun 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz registers 2nd-fastest ODI hundred versus India: Stats

Afghanistan cricket team batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz recorded a superb century versus India in the 1st ODI being held at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala.

13 Jun 2026
Rohit Sharma

Will rain play spoilsport in 1st India-Afghanistan ODI?

The first One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is set to be played today at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.