The Afghanistan Cricket Board celebrated the achievement, describing it as an incredible milestone in international cricket.
Fans meanwhile will be able to watch all the action exclusively on ATN television and digital platforms.
Afghanistan previously reached seventh place in May 2025, and their latest rise marks another milestone in the team’s progress in international cricket.
Afghanistan and Zimbabwe are scheduled to meet again in a three-match Twenty20 international series, followed by a two-match Test series, with all five matches set to...
The first two matches will be played at Bready on August 5 and 7 before the series moves to Stormont in Belfast for the remaining three...
Through its exclusive broadcast coverage, ATN will bring the action directly to cricket supporters across Afghanistan, offering match coverage, updates, analysis and highlights throughout the series.
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As part of their preparations for the global tournament, the Afghan squad is also scheduled to play a second practice match on February 4 at the...
Afghanistan enters the match in confident form, having won their opening two group-stage encounters against South Africa and the West Indies, which secured their place in...
Darwish Rasooli and Ibrahim Zadran put together a record-breaking third-wicket partnership of 162 runs off 106 balls.
The tour kicks off on Thursday, October 2, with the final ODI scheduled for October 14 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
The agreement was signed by ATN Managing Director Habib Durrani and Abdul Latif Ayoubi, head of Ayoubi Sports Complex.
Team insiders say the blend of youth and experience gives them belief that they can push beyond the group stage, where they are drawn against Bangladesh,...
The team blends seasoned campaigners with emerging talents, aiming to make an impact in the tournament that begins on September 9 with a clash against Hong...
Salman Agha has been handed the captaincy for the tri-series against Afghanistan and the UAE on August 29, followed by the Asia Cup starting September 9.
The Afghan leg-spinner picked up three wickets for just 11 runs in a clinical 20-ball spell, earning him the Player of the Match award
Discussions between the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) are reportedly ongoing, and a formal announcement is expected soon.
Rashid is fast approaching 500 T20 matches having been a hugely sought after player in leagues across the world
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The job of a champion is to defend the title. Our focus is to ensure that we emerge as champions again this season, said Farooqi ahead...