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Afghan cricket team set to face India in Super 8 stage at T20 World Cup

The Super Eight stage starts Wednesday and is made up of the top eight teams from the group stage.

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1 year ago

June 20, 2024

Afghanistan is set to kick off the Super 8 stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup against India at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Thursday.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said the national team arrived in Barbados on Wednesday to prepare for the match.

Afghanistan demonstrated strong form early in the tournament, with wins over Uganda, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea in Group C. However, they faced a setback in their final group match, suffering a significant defeat against co-hosts West Indies by 104 runs.

Rohit Sharma’s squad secured victories over Ireland, Pakistan, and the United States in Group A, while their final match against Canada was called off due to rain.

During a training session in Barbados on Monday, India’s Suryakumar Yadav experienced an injury scare when he was struck on the hand. Despite the incident, Yadav completed practice and is expected to play in the upcoming match.

Afghanistan has a record of three wins and one loss in the tournament so far.

As the competition intensifies, both teams aim to make a strong impact in the Super 8 stage, with India looking to leverage their undefeated streak and Afghanistan seeking to build on their earlier successes.

Afghanistan national cricket team, which has advanced from the group stage to the Super Eight stage of the 2024 T20 World Cup will compete against India, Australia and Bangladesh respectively in the next stage.

The team is in Group 1 of this phase.

The dates and time of their matches are as follow:

20 June: Afghanistan v India, Bridgetown, Barbados – 19:00 Kabul time

22 June: Afghanistan v Australia, Arnos Vale, St Vincent – 05:00 Kabul time

24 June: Afghanistan v Bangladesh, Arnos Vale, St Vincent – 05:00 Kabul time

The Super Eight stage starts Wednesday and is made up of the top eight teams from the group stage.

The teams that progressed are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Australia, India, South Africa, West Indies, England and the USA.

The first Super Eight match on Wednesday sees the US take on South Africa. The second match will be between West Indies and England.

Fans across Afghanistan can tune in to watch these matches live and exclusively on Ariana Television.

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November 7, 2025

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Afghanistan’s national cricket team continued their dominant form in the Hong Kong Sixes tournament on Friday, recording back-to-back victories over Nepal and South Africa.

Against South Africa, Afghanistan posted 148 runs in six overs. Captain Gulbadin Naib starred with 50 runs off just 12 balls, while Karim Janat added 46 from 11 deliveries. South Africa could muster only 99 runs in response, giving Afghanistan a commanding 49-run win.

Earlier on Friday, Afghanistan had defeated Nepal by 17 runs, marking a perfect start to the tournament.

The Hong Kong Sixes features twelve teams, each with six players, competing in a fast-paced, six-over format.

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Afghanistan and Iran futsal teams draw 2–2 at Islamic Solidarity Games

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19 hours ago

November 6, 2025

Ariana News

The Afghanistan national futsal team played to a 2–2 draw with Iran in their second match of the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Thursday.

Sayed Mujtaba Hosseini and Mahdi Nowruzi were on target for Afghanistan.

Having defeated Tajikistan in their opening game of the tournament, Afghanistan will face Morocco in their final group-stage match next Saturday.

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Afghanistan to face Iran in Islamic Solidarity Games futsal clash

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1 day ago

November 6, 2025

Ariana News

Afghanistan’s national futsal team will take on Iran in its second group-stage match at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh on Thursday, following a strong start to the tournament with a 9–5 victory over Tajikistan earlier this week.

In their opening game, Afghanistan delivered an energetic performance, taking a commanding lead in the first half before conceding five goals in a tense second period. The win marked the team’s first in the competition and is expected to boost morale ahead of Thursday’s high-profile clash with regional powerhouse Iran.

Afghanistan shares its group with Iran, Morocco, and Tajikistan, as part of a tournament featuring more than 3,000 athletes from 57 Islamic countries competing across 19 sporting disciplines.

The Islamic Solidarity Games aim to foster unity and cooperation among Islamic nations through sport while encouraging cultural and athletic exchange.

The match against Iran is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. (Kabul time) at The Green Halls within the Prince Faisal bin Fahad Olympic Complex in Riyadh.

Ariana Television Network (ATN) holds the exclusive broadcasting rights for the Riyadh 2025 Games, marking a significant step forward for Afghan sports media. The network will air live coverage of Afghanistan’s matches, giving fans nationwide the opportunity to follow the team’s progress.