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Lanka T10 underway; three matches to be played on Day 1
On the field for the Tigers are three Afghans – Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, and Mohammad Shahzad
Lanka T10 Super League is finally underway with the first match of the inaugural event taking place Wednesday, December 11, between Hambantota Bangla Tigers and Jaffna Titans.
On the field for the Tigers are three Afghans – Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, and Mohammad Shahzad.
This exciting tournament will consist of six teams. Three matches are scheduled each day, with the final on December 19.
For fans who want to watch the tournament, be sure to tune in to Ariana Television every afternoon from 3pm, as all matches will be broadcast live in Afghanistan.
Day 1 schedule will see Jaffna Titans face Hambantota Bangla Tigers in the first match; Nuwara Eliya Kings will then take on Colombo Jaguars; and the final match of the day will see Kandy Bolts face Galle Marvels.
Nuwara Eliya Kings have two Afghans in their squad – Zubaid Akbari; and right-arm pacer Aftab Alam; while Colombo Jaguars has
Najibullah Zadran in their team; and Kandy Bolts has left-arm spinner Hamza Hotak.
A total of 25 matches will be played in the tournament over the course of 9 days and 21 group stage matches will be followed by the Qualifier 1, Eliminator and the Qualifier 2 match.
The teams participating in Lanka T10 League are Colombo Jaguars, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Galle Marvels, Kandy Bolts, Jaffna Titans and Nuwara Eliya Kings.
The teams will play a total of 7 league matches each and the top 4 will proceed for the Playoffs. The top 2 teams will play in the Qualifier 1; the winner of this game will go on to play in Finals.
The loser will get another chance. The 3rd and 4th placed teams will square off in the Eliminator match to be played on the 18th of December.
The team that wins the Eliminator will play against the loser of the Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2 match. The winner of Qualifier 2 will play against the winner of Qualifier 1 in the Finals on 19th of December.
For fans across Afghanistan, be sure to tune in to Ariana Television every afternoon to watch this thrilling cricket extravaganza.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Friday that it will host West Indies for a three-match T20I series in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 19 to 22.
The series will begin on January 19, with the second and third T20Is scheduled for January 21 and 22. It is expected to provide both teams with valuable match practice and will play a key role in their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled less than a month after the series.
ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said: “Competing against West Indies on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team to finalize their lineup and enhance preparations for the upcoming tournament in India and Sri Lanka. We have been closely monitoring the team’s preparation process, and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildup.”
CWI Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe added: “This series provides an ideal platform for our preparations. Facing strong opposition in subcontinental conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach, while also giving our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those we’ll encounter in India and Sri Lanka.”
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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.
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