Afghanistan have emerged from limited Test fixtures and political instability to become a formidable T20 force, led by superstars Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan who have made impressive gains over the past decade. Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men‚äôs Cricket Team Standings reflect their growth and competitive spirit on the international stage.
An Indonesia win can keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals; but can they find a way to defeat Australia?
| Date | Format | Team A (Bat 1) | Score A | Team B (Bat 2) | Score B | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | ODI | Afghanistan | 273 all out | Australia | 109/1 (12.5 ov) | No Result (rain) (Cricbuzz) |
| 07 Nov 2023 | ODI | Afghanistan | 291/5 (50 ov) | Australia | 293/7 (46.5 ov) | Australia won by 3 wickets (Sky Sports) |
| 23 Jun 2024 | T20 | Afghanistan | 148/6 (20 ov) | Australia | 127 all out (19.2 ov) | Afghanistan won by 21 runs (myKhel) |
| 01 Jun 2019 | ODI | Afghanistan | 207 all out (38.2 ov) | Australia | 209/3 (34.5 ov) | Australia won by 7 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| 04 Nov 2022 | T20 | Afghanistan | 164/7 | Australia | 168/8 | Australia won by 4 runs (myKhel) |
ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying Round
The ICC World Twenty20 Qualifying Round is the starting point for teams aspiring to participate in the biennial ICC World Cup tournament, held every two years. This tournament offers professional international cricket’s shortest format with each innings lasting only 20 overs per team; popular with television audiences and perfect for drawing younger fans into cricket’s ranks.
The top eight teams qualify automatically, while all remaining must go through an open qualifier to ensure their place at the World Cup. This involves competing in regional tournaments to find out who should advance into further stages; qualifying processes typically start two years prior to each World Cup event and includes various events.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Australia
Although relatively young, Afghanistan National Cricket Team has already proven itself an outstanding performer in limited-overs cricket. Led by talented young players eager to prove that they can compete against more experienced ones on a global stage; veterans like Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad provide invaluable experience.
Afghanistan have made waves at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier and even managed to overthrow some of the big-name players in competition. Yet they still need time and experience before matching Australia, who boast world-class players like Don Bradman and Ricky Ponting.
Recently, Afghanistan national cricket team’s performance has gained much interest and renewed fanfare. Their recent play has drawn in viewers who believe they could become one of the top teams globally.
Australia and Afghanistan will go head to head in an intriguing battle in their upcoming match at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, sure to provide plenty of thrills and spills! Both sides are evenly matched and this should make for an intriguing contest between these two equally-matched sides.
Last time Australia and England met at an ICC Under-19 World Cup was in January 2017. Australia came away victorious by 31 runs. Afghanistan’s first win against Australia at any level gave them the confidence needed to continue their rise in cricket. Many young players from their U-19 squad, such as spinner Qais Ahmad and fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq have since been promoted into senior team cricket. Cricket fans worldwide will be thrilled by this year’s match, broadcast live on Hotstar. Don’t miss it if you aren’t yet subscribed! To sign up and start streaming HD quality content with YouTube instead, click here now.
