Sediqullah Atal’s impressive 85 was testament to Afghanistan’s growing batting depth despite their struggles. Unfortunately, however, even this couldn’t help them overcome Australia’s powerful batting lineup in the afghanistan national cricket team vs australian men‚Äôs cricket team timeline.
Glenn Maxwell scored 50 runs off 35 balls for Australia to provide hope but Gulbadin Naib’s wicket soon put an end to it all.
| Date | Format | Venue | Result | Margin | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2024 | T20I (T20 WC) | Kingstown, St Vincent | Afghanistan won by 21 runs | AFG 148/6 vs AUS 127 | Gulbadin Naib 4/20 (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, Reddit, cricketcupworld.com) |
| November 7, 2023 | ODI (World Cup) | Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium) | Australia won by 3 wickets | AUS 293/7 vs AFG 291/5 | Glenn Maxwell 201* (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, Reddit, cricketcupworld.com) |
| February 28, 2025 | ODI (Champions Trophy) | Lahore (Gaddafi Stadium) | No result (abandoned due to rain) | — | — (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, Wisden) |
| June 1, 2019 | ODI (World Cup) | Bristol (County Ground) | Australia won by 7 wickets | AUS 209/3 vs AFG 207 | — (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, ESPN Cricinfo) |
| March 4, 2015 | ODI (World Cup) | Perth (W.A.C.A Ground) | Australia won by 275 runs | AUS 417/6 vs AFG 142 | — (cricketteammatchscorecard.com, ESPN Cricinfo) |
ICC T20 World Cup 2024
The 2024 ICC T20 World Cup will take place in New Zealand and is anticipated to attract top cricket players from around the globe. Fans are sure to be entertained as this exciting tournament unfolds with numerous exciting matches and promises an engaging competition experience.
New Zealand will host its inaugural ICC T20 World Cup tournament. 16 teams from across the globe will compete against one another in eight groups of four to earn entry into semi-finals and compete for a prize pool worth $1 Million as well as receiving brand new vehicles and $200,000 cash awards – the final will take place in Auckland on December 30.
Afghanistan may be one of the least-ranked nations globally, yet they have shown they can compete well at International Cricket Council tournaments. They have managed to beat several full members such as Scotland, Canada and Ireland with relative ease; Australia and South Africa currently appear on top half of table as they vie to join. Afghanistan’s final match against India will determine their qualification for semi-finals.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran opened up for Afghanistan with scores of 118 runs each, giving their team an effective start. Australian bowlers attempted to restrict Afghanistan’s runs but ultimately failed – Cummins taking an impressive hat-trick gave Afghanistan an immediate advantage in the match.
Australia struggled with their batting, losing wickets regularly. Glenn Maxwell found some respite with two impressive boundaries in the fifth over from Gulbadin Naib; however, soon thereafter Gulbadin sent back Maxwell for dismissal to take away their hopes.
Afghani are an ambitious team with great promise, who hope to improve upon their record against Australia in future matches; nonetheless, this victory was a tremendous win and will help cement them as one of the dominant teams over time. They look set for an upward climb as they continue their progress through the rankings.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan and Australia faced off for an important match that would define both teams. Australia leads in this series narrowly; however Afghanistan is quickly closing in.
They showed they can compete above their weight at ICC tournaments with this low-scoring encounter full of excitement and emotion for both players and spectators alike; featuring Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran’s 118 run partnership alongside Gulbadin Naib’s four wickets in 20 runs bowling spell that secured Afghanistan victory – surely taking some much-needed momentum into next match against Pakistan!
Both teams are competing for semi-final berths and this match could prove pivotal in securing one. Australia currently leads Group D with six points and must win this contest against Afghanistan to guarantee themselves a place in the last four. Afghanistan sits behind at four points; they need a win against South Africa to guarantee themselves a spot.
Afghanistan made an impressive first impression at the ICC Champions Trophy with their impressive batting performance in their inaugural match, setting out on their journey. Though initially struggling, soon they found their groove. Sediqullah Atal scored an outstanding 85, and Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with a quick-fire 50 to add further depth.
While their middle order struggled against spinners, Afghan batsmen showed courage by pushing hard for an impressive total total score.
Rain caused umpires to call off play at 273/1, but this may have been for the best as the pitch looked somewhat soft and wasn’t conducive to high-scoring contests.
Wins for either team will guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals, with Australia knowing victory would cement their status as number one team. Afghanistan should remember this is their only chance against Australia during this round of the Champions Trophy group stage and will hope to build on last year’s near victory against them at Mumbai.
ICC World Cup 2021
The 2021 ICC World Cup will take place in Oman and United Arab Emirates and feature 16 teams. Although originally intended to take place in Australia this year, due to “current circumstances” it has been moved to Oman/UAE instead. This tournament should bring many spectators as well as plenty of attention from cricketing circles alike.
Australia and Afghanistan’s Champions Trophy match will be a pivotal one. The victor will advance to the semifinals while their opponent will be eliminated from contention.
Both sides have met before in some thrilling contests in previous ICC tournaments; so expect an exciting battle full of high stakes action! Both squads boast some of the world’s premier players that should provide for an exciting contest between Australia and Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s performance in this tournament has surprised many. Although not considered capable of reaching any major ICC tournament’s semifinals, Afghanistan have proven their mettle and have now emerged as a strong team; some analysts even compared them to New Zealand for outperforming expectations at these competitions.
Glenn Maxwell played one of the most impressive innings ever witnessed in an ODI to save a match that seemed lost – earning Afghanistan global respect. It truly demonstrated their mental strength.
The next match between Australia and Afghanistan will be crucially important for both teams, so it’s essential that it stays dry. A win would cement Australia’s place in the semifinals while defeat would spell doom for Afghani hopes.
Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first. While their openers initially struggled, Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai showed some impressive attacking cricket to help guide Afghanistan to 271/6 with impressive top order batting performances.
ICC World Cup 2022
Afghanistan will have an opportunity to make history at the ICC World Cup 2022 when they take on Australia. Both teams have met several times before at various ICC tournaments and should make this matchup extremely intriguing – this must-see contest shouldn’t be missed!
Afghanistan have shown that they can compete with Australia despite lacking experience. They possess an effective blend of power hitters and quick bowlers who can use spin to their advantage on this pitch; and will hope to break through the Australian batting line-up and take wickets at regular intervals.
Afghanistan will look to build off their previous victories against Australia in T20Is and exploit their momentum, taking full advantage of early wickets against Australia’s opening quicks if possible. But unless Afghanistan can find ways to put more runs on the board they may fail to advance beyond the semifinals.
Afghanistan and Australia each won one T20 match each in this tournament, but this game will be an essential one for Afghanistan’s advancement. A victory against Australia would increase their chances of advancing to the semi-finals and provide much-needed confidence after an unsettling start to their campaign.
Last time these two teams faced each other, Afghanistan appeared set for an historic upset against Australia; however, Glenn Maxwell’s masterful innings turned the tables and gave Australia victory. The nail-biter of a contest proved both thrilling and eye-opening for Afghan cricket; since then they have established themselves as formidable ODI opponents.
At times of political tensions between Australia and Afghanistan, Australia has declined to host bilateral series with them; yet they continue to face them at major ICC tournaments. Former chairperson Greg Barclay criticised Australia for virtue-signalling.
If you want to make a statement politically against Afghanistan in World Cups or semi-finals,” Barclay advised against playing them; adding: “if this is how you wish to demonstrate your beliefs then stop playing them in them!” Regardless, the ICC remains firm on continuing Afghanistan-focused tournaments despite mounting criticism; its policy remains firm on continuing Afghan cricketers playing them during major international cricket events.