Afghanistan cricket team is an associate member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One-Day International and T20 International status. A young squad that has quickly earned praise around the globe due to their courage and resolve when facing established Tier-1 teams.
The afghanistan national cricket team vs australian men‚Äôs cricket team timeline showcases how Afghanistan has evolved into a strong competitor on the global stage, proving their potential against one of cricket’s most dominant sides.
This timeline details Afghanistan’s early steps into competitive cricket on a global scale and the progression of their players. From thrilling boundaries to game-altering wickets, their resilience is shown here.
| Date | Match Format | Venue | Result | Key Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2022 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | Adelaide Oval, Australia | Australia won by 4 runs | Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 54 guided Australia to a narrow win despite Rashid Khan’s fiery 48* off 23 balls. |
| Jun 1, 2019 | ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI) | Bristol, England | Australia won by 7 wickets | Warner’s 89* led Australia’s comfortable chase after Afghanistan were bowled out for 207. |
| Mar 4, 2015 | ICC Cricket World Cup (ODI) | Perth, Australia | Australia won by 275 runs | David Warner’s 178 and Mitchell Johnson’s 4 wickets crushed Afghanistan’s hopes — Australia’s biggest World Cup win. |
| Oct 28, 2012 | One Day International | Sharjah, UAE | Australia won by 66 runs | Michael Clarke’s 75 and Mitchell Starc’s 4/47 helped Australia clinch victory in this historic first ODI meeting. |
| Nov 4, 2024 (T20I – unofficial friendly) | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 6 wickets | Mohammad Nabi’s all-round show and Rashid Khan’s 3/22 sealed Afghanistan’s first-ever win over Australia in T20Is. |
Afghanistan v Australia
The Afghanistan national cricket team represents Afghanistan internationally. Established in 2001, they have participated in many matches and tournaments since then, producing some of the greatest cricketers such as Rashid Khan. It has become a source of great pride to the people of Afghanistan during a time of war and conflict; cricket now thrives within its borders as an indicator of national resilience.
Afghanistan first entered the ICC World Cup for the first time in 2015 and quickly exited in the group stage due to all-around defeat. Since then, however, they have come a long way and now rank among one of the premier teams of this tournament.
In 2024, Afghanistan made history when they reached the semifinals of the ICC Men’s World Cup despite lacking turf pitches. Their success brought worldwide recognition and fostered domestic structure development. Afghanistan national cricket team comprises five regions:
Amo in the north (centered on Balkh), Spin Ghar in the east (Nangarhar), Band-e-Amir in central region and Mis Ainak west/southwest region (Khost). Each has their own representative team which competes across traditional three formats of cricket.
Afghanistan currently rank 11th in Tests, 8th in ODIs and 10th in T20Is – never facing Australia in a test match but winning both T20I encounters against them.
Afghan cricket team’s match against Australia provides them with an opportunity to demonstrate they can compete with some of the best in world cricket. Both teams hope to improve their standings in ICC rankings through this contest and this game may prove crucial in reaching that goal.
Although this match will likely prove challenging for Afghans, they will fight hard until its end – this battle has the potential of becoming one of world cricket’s greatest rivalries and will provide thrilling viewing for fans everywhere!
Afghanistan v England
Afghanistan and England engaged in an exciting and captivating contest. Afghanistan’s victory marked their ascension from minnows to an elite level team capable of competing with top opponents; further proving that their dedication and evolution make them one of the strongest teams worldwide.
Afghanistan cricketing history began as refugee camps in Pakistan, and has since evolved into an embarrassment of riches for their country. They have participated in both World Twenty20 tournaments since 2015 and proved that they can compete on an international stage; earlier this year, Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe to win an ICC World Cup Qualifier tournament held in Dubai, an impressive achievement indeed!
Afghanistan outscored England 2-1 in the One Day International series between Sharjah and Dubai, winning two matches and losing one match overall. Sharjah saw Afghanistan become the first ever ICC Affiliate nation to defeat a Test nation; Dubai hosted another more competitive affair; both teams battled hard for victory before Afghanistan eventually emerged victorious by 7 wickets.
Afghanistan cricket team made a strong comeback following their loss against Pakistan at the 2023 ICC World Cup. Redeeming themselves with wins over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Afghanistan went on to finish fourth place in their ODI group – testaments to their hard work, growth, and global ranking boost.
At the 2024 Champions Trophy, these two teams met in an epic contest. While Afghanistan were initially able to dominate early phases, they struggled in later overs due to ineffective spinners being overpowered by English pace bowlers.
Cricket Australia has come under mounting pressure to boycott Afghanistan matches since the Taliban regained control in 2021 and introduced bans against women playing cricket there. But its ruling body remains reluctant to do so; rather it has a longstanding history of hosting bilateral ODI series against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan v India
Parents of Karim Sadiq and Taj Maluk never imagined their children would one day help unite Afghanistan through cricket, yet Taj’s elder brother found talent among refugee camps to found the Afghan Cricket Club and launch Afghanistan’s national team in 2010.
Karim played an essential part in that debut World Cup performance and remains widely revered among fans as “one of Afghanistan’s founding fathers”.
Afghanistan’s men’s team has experienced considerable international scrutiny as of late; nonetheless they continue to rise through the ranks of global cricket. No longer regarded as minnows, Afghanistan are now ranked 11th in Tests and eighth in ODIs respectively; during 2023 World Cup play they made history by defeating England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands to reach semi-finals – an incredible accomplishment given that full member status was only awarded back to them only four years prior.
Afghanistan have quickly made their mark in international cricket, as evidenced by their dominant 5-0 series win against Zimbabwe in June 2017 which marked their first bilateral series against a full member nation since receiving One-Day International status themselves.
After winning their series against India, Afghanistan Cricket Board announced they would host South Africa for five ODI matches and one T20I during October and November respectively; however, due to security concerns this match against South Africa was postponed until further notice.
This withdrawal from hosting an ICC tournament follows previous instances when CA withdrew due to human rights concerns in host countries.
CA stated in a spokesman statement that their decision to postpone an ODI was taken due to Afghanistan’s current security situation and uncertainty over their national security. While CA adheres to ICC rules and will host tournaments as scheduled unless required by law, they remain committed to working closely with both them and Afghanistan in their progress and player safety efforts.
Afghanistan v Bangladesh
Afghanistan’s men’s national cricket team competes internationally. A member of the International Cricket Council with Test, One-Day International and Twenty20 International status. Afghanistan’s success at international tournaments has brought new prominence to cricket in a country trying to emerge as a stable democracy amid war and conflict in its region.
Cricket has become a source of pride in Afghanistan despite the Taliban’s ban on female sports, played at refugee camps in Pakistan as an income generator for many Afghans.
Popular in Kabul and rural areas where girls are permitted to participate; cricket also provides students a respite from war or political unrest by providing an activity to keep them distracted while studying at universities or schools.
Afghanistan has experienced rapid cricket team development over the last decade and was recently granted full ICC membership and Test match status. They have since won several matches against top-ranked teams like Australia, South Africa and Ireland while making their debut in the 2025 T20 World Cup; although drawn into a tough group alongside New Zealand and West Indies they managed to defeat Uganda and Papua New Guinea to reach the semifinals.
Australia and Afghanistan have never played each other in a test match, leaving no record of results between them in that regard. They have however played five ODI matches between them with Australia winning four while one resulted in no result at all. They have also competed against one another in T20Is where both have enjoyed success by winning at least one match each.
The next match between Australia and Afghanistan promises to be thrilling, with fans anticipating an exhilarating contest between these teams. Although Australian has had success against Afghan, they remain no pushover and should put up an energetic fight.
Set to take place on October 8, 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates at 12:00:00 PM UTC; you can follow it live via Sofascore as it provides all relevant details and winning odds.