Afghanistan v Australia

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Monday 18 Oct 2027

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10:00 Local Time

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Buffalo Park • 

East London, South AfricaShow on map

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The Afghanistan national cricket team has risen from associate status to become one of international cricket’s most competitive sides. The International Cricket Council granted Afghanistan Full Member status in 2017, giving the team the right to play Test cricket alongside One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Afghanistan made history by reaching the semifinals of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, its best result at a senior men’s world tournament, and also reached the semifinals of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The squad is known for its powerful spin attack and exciting batting, led by star leg-spinner Rashid Khan and experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi. Key players include wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, batter Ibrahim Zadran, spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman and fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi. Afghanistan has produced several globally recognised players, with Rashid Khan earning distinction as one of the leading T20 bowlers. Because of local conditions, the team has hosted international home fixtures at venues outside Afghanistan, including Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates and Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground in India. Follow Afghanistan cricket for match results, player profiles, tournament updates and team achievements.

The Australia cricket team is one of the sport’s most successful national sides, competing in Test matches, One-Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals. The men’s team has won six ICC Cricket World Cup titles, in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023, along with the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and the 2023 ICC World Test Championship. Australia also contests the historic Ashes series against England and regularly competes in major ICC tournaments and bilateral tours. Its celebrated players include Sir Donald Bradman, Shane Warne, Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist, while recent stars have included Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Travis Head. Australia’s women’s team is another international powerhouse, with multiple ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup titles. Matches are played at iconic venues across the country, including the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide Oval, the Gabba in Brisbane and ICC World Test Championship1. Known for competitive fast bowling, disciplined fielding and a strong cricketing tradition, Australia remains a major force in international cricket and a popular team with fans worldwide.