Since the 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan has demonstrated strong performance in One Day Internationals (ODIs), winning four out of five bilateral series. In September 2023, Afghanistan achieved a historic series win against South Africa, a top-five ICC-ranked side, by winning the first two matches in Sharjah. They won the first match by six wickets and the second by 177 runs, bowling out South Africa for 106 and 134, respectively.
Key highlights and stats:
- Series Victory: Afghanistan defeated South Africa in a bilateral ODI series for the first time.
- Champions Trophy Qualification: Afghanistan qualified for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to their performance in the 2023 World Cup.
- Team Ranking: Afghanistan is ranked ninth on the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, with a rating of 82, just behind Bangladesh.
- Future Tours Program: Afghanistan is scheduled to play multiple series against Ireland and Zimbabwe from 2024-2027, and will also face top teams like Australia, India, and New Zealand.
Individual Performances:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been a standout batter, equaling Virat Kohli’s record for the third-most ODI centuries scored before turning 23.
- In the series against South Africa, Rashid Khan took a series-high of seven wickets.
- During the 2023 World Cup, Rahmanullah Gurbaz became the fastest player for Afghanistan to reach 1,000 runs in ODIs in terms of innings (27).
- Rashid Khan played his 100th ODI, and Hashmatullah Shahidi scored his 2,000th run in ODIs during the World Cup.
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Afghanistan’s schedule includes participation in the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan. They are also set to play in the ICC World Test Championship starting from the 2027-29 tournament.
