Afghanistan
The Afghanistan men’s national cricket team, known as the Afghan Atalans, is currently competing in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Overview
Pictures Of Lineup
Records By Team
Test records
| Statistic | Record | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Team Total | 699 vs Zimbabwe | At Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, in December 2024. |
| Most Career Runs | Rahmat Shah (970) | Achieved over a career spanning 2018–2025. |
| Most Career Wickets | Rashid Khan (45) | Achieved over a career spanning 2018–2025. |
| Highest Individual Score | Hashmatullah Shahidi (246) | Scored against Zimbabwe in December 2024. |
| First Test Victory | vs Ireland | In their second Test match in 2019. |
Major Stadiums
Khost Cricket Ground：Capacity-8000
Paktika Cricket Ground：Capacity-5000
Paktia Cricket Ground：Capacity-6000
Kandahar Cricket Ground：Capacity-9000
Helmand Cricket Ground：Capacity-8000
Zabul Cricket Ground: Capacity-4000
Laghman Cricket Ground: Capacity-7000
Major Team Achievements
ICC T20 World Cup: Semi-finals (2024)
ICC Champions Trophy: First win against England in 2025
Cricket World Cup: 6th place finish (2023)
Asian Games: Silver medal in 2010, 2014, and 2022
World Cricket League Division 3: Winners
ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup: Champions (2024
Afghanistan Photo Gallery
FAQs About The Afghanistan Cricket Team
Does Afghanistan play IPL?
The other Afghani players shortlisted in IPL 2023 include Mohammad Nabi, all-rounder, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman, bowler and Najibullah Zadran, batsman.
How many T20 has Afghanistan won?
As of September 2022, Afghanistan has played 104 T20I matches resulting in 68 victories, 35 defeats, 1 tie and 0 no results for an overall winning percentage of 65.86.
Has Afghanistan ever won a cricket match?
As of January 2021, Afghanistan has played 129 ODI matches resulting in 62 victories, 63 defeats 1 tie and 3 no results for an overall winning percentage of 49.60
Is there any Hindu player in Afghanistan cricket team?
Nawroz Mangal (born Nawroz Khan Mangal) born 28 November 1984) is a former Afghanistan cricketer.
How old Is the Afghanistan cricket team?
In the 1990s, cricket became popular amongst the Afghan refugees residing in Pakistan, and the Afghanistan Cricket Board was formed there in 1995.
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Afghanistan Cricket Board
The official highest governing body platform for Afghan cricket, it records the legendary rise of the Afghan national team in the international arena, and is responsible for the organization of domestic leagues at all levels and the promotion of cricket nationwide.
Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan Arman (born Sept 20, 1998) is Afghanistan's star leg-spin bowling all-rounder, known for his electric T20 performances, captaincy, and global franchise success (IPL's Gujarat Titans, BBL's Adelaide Strikers).
Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi, an Afghan cricketer, has been credited with changing the country’s cricket face around the world.
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