AFGHANISTAN

Proteas survive double Super Over T20 World Cup thriller against Afghanistan

South Africa needed a second Super Over against Afghanistan to emerge victorious in one of the most drama-filled T20 World Cup matches ever played in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

11 Feb 2026

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Tim Seifert stars as New Zealand make short work of record T20 World Cup run chase

New Zealand successfully completed the highest chase in T20 World Cup history as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets with just over two overs to spare.

08 Feb 2026

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Jason Rowles' brave 98 not enough as Junior Proteas fall to Afghanistan in World Cup opener

South Africa were left to reflect on a missed opportunity despite a heroic effort from 17-year-old Jason Rowles, as Afghanistan opened their Under-19 World Cup campaign with a composed 28-run victory in Windhoek on Friday.

16 Jan 2026

Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis return to West Indies squad ahead of T20 World Cup

Shamar Joseph and Evin Lewis has returned to the West Indies squad for the T20 series against Afghanistan, while Brandon King will lead the Caribbean side in the absence of Shai Hope.

13 Jan 2026

Jonathan Trott to step down as Afghanistan head coach following T20 World Cup

Jonathan Trott will step down from his role as Afghanistan head coach after the 2026 T20 World Cup, the country's cricket board (ACB) has confirmed.

03 Nov 2025

Zimbabwe set to host Afghanistan for one-off Test and T20I series in Harare

Zimbabwe will host Afghanistan for a one-off Test match and three T20Is, starting later this month, the African country's cricket board has confirmed.

01 Oct 2025