Afghanistan Cricket Team Schedule, Results, Timetable, Upcoming T20s/ODIs/Tests
The year 2025 has been one of the most eventful and exciting in the modern era of Afghanistan cricket. Be it a strong performance in the ICC Champions Trophy or maintaining their position at the top, Afghanistan have always impressed many people around the world. Their schedule in 2025 covers all three formats including Tests, ODIs and T20s. In short, it ensures a packed calendar for the team and plenty of action for the supporters.
This blog features the complete schedule and results of the Afghanistan cricket team for 2025. With a detailed understanding of each format and upcoming tours, let’s see how the Afghan team has performed so far this year.
Test Matches 2025
Afghanistan’s Test journey in 2025 started on a promising note, showcasing their growing strength in the longest format. They played their first Test series of the year against Zimbabwe.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 Jan 2025 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Bulawayo | Afghanistan won by 72 runs |
| 20-24 Oct 2025 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Harare | Match yet to begin |
Afghanistan’s victory in Bulawayo was historic. The upcoming October Test in Harare is expected to further test their consistency. With Afghanistan’s red-ball skills improving with Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed, fans are excited to see how they perform this time around.
One-Day Internationals (ODI)
Afghanistan’s ODI campaign in 2025 has been busy and productive. They started with warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy held in Pakistan in February.
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | Pakistan Shaheens vs Afghanistan (Warm-up) | Lahore | Pakistan Shaheens won by 144 runs |
| 16 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs New Zealand (Warm-up) | Karachi | New Zealand won by 2 wickets |
| 21 Feb 2025 | South Africa vs Afghanistan (Champions Trophy) | Karachi | South Africa won by 107 runs |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs England (Champions Trophy) | Lahore | Afghanistan won by 8 runs |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Afghanistan vs Australia (Champions Trophy) | Lahore | No result |
| 8 Oct 2025 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 81 runs |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 200 runs |
Afghanistan’s biggest highlight came in Lahore when they beat England in the Champions Trophy. It was one of their most memorable ODI victories, showcasing their ability to cope with pressure against a world-class team. Although they failed to progress to the final stage, their fighting spirit earned widespread praise.
Later in October, they defeated Bangladesh 3-0 in Abu Dhabi, winning all games convincingly. The 200-run victory in the third ODI is one of their biggest victory margins in history.
T20 Internationals (T20I)
Afghanistan’s T20 calendar in 2025 is just as packed! It includes several tri-series, bilateral competitions and participation in the Asia Cup. Known for their explosive hitters and spinners, Afghanistan are a dangerous team in the shorter formats.
UAE Tri-Series (August-September 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Sharjah | Pakistan won by 39 runs |
| 1 Sep 2025 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Sharjah | Afghanistan won by 38 runs |
| 2 Sep 2025 | Afghanistan vs Pakistan | Sharjah | Afghanistan won by 18 runs |
| 5 Sep 2025 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Sharjah | Afghanistan won by 4 runs |
| 7 Sep 2025 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan (Final) | Sharjah | Pakistan won by 75 runs |
Despite losing in the final, Afghanistan impressed with three wins in the group stage. Youngster Rahmanullah Gurbaz and captain Rashid Khan played a vital role in their journey to the final.
Men’s T20 Asia Cup (September 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2025 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 94 runs |
| 16 Sep 2025 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | Bangladesh won by 8 runs |
| 18 Sep 2025 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets |
Afghanistan started the Asia Cup with a win against Hong Kong but failed to progress beyond the Super 4 stage after losses to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. However, their performances showed signs of depth and resilience in both batting and bowling.
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series (October 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| 3 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 2 wickets |
| 5 Oct 2025 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh | Sharjah | Bangladesh won by 6 wickets |
The series proved to be a disappointment for Afghanistan as they were bowled out by Bangladesh. Despite scoring a combative score, the Afghan bowlers could not hold their nerve at key moments. The team will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming engagements.
Zimbabwe’s tour of Afghanistan (October-November 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Harare | Match yet to begin |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Harare | Match yet to begin |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan | Harare | Match yet to begin |
The Zimbabwe tour will feature a three-match T20I series. We can say that it gives Afghanistan a great opportunity to regain the winning momentum before the tri-series in Pakistan.
Pakistan T20I tri-series (November 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Rawalpindi | Match yet to begin |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi | Match yet to begin |
| 23 Nov 2025 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Lahore | Match yet to begin |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore | Match yet to begin |
This tri-series is seen as an important preparation phase before the 2026 T20 World Cup. Facing strong Asian opponents in familiar conditions will help Afghanistan refine their strategies.
Key points of Afghanistan’s 2025 season so far
- Consistency across all formats: Afghanistan has shown maturity across all three formats, with major ODI and Test wins.
- Spin dominance: Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed and Mujeeb ur Rahman have been the team’s main weapons.
- Improvement in the batting core: The top order led by Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah has added credibility to the batting lineup.
- Challenges in the final games: With a close defeat in T20 and a weak middle order, the team still has areas for improvement.
Conclusion
In short, the journey of the Afghanistan cricket team in 2025 has been full of challenges and inspiring performances. Be it the red-ball format or the white-ball format, the team is building a strong reputation globally. With several tours remaining in the year, Afghan fans can expect more exciting moments from their ever-improving hero.
FAQs: Questions & Answers
Q1. How did Afghanistan perform in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
Afghanistan had a memorable performance in the ICC Champions Trophy held in Pakistan. Even though they failed to advance to the semi-finals, their victory over England in Lahore was one of the highlights of the tournament.
Q2. Who were Afghanistan’s best players so far in 2025?
Several Afghan players have made significant contributions this year. Rashid Khan has been a pillar of the team across all formats, leading both tactically and with the ball. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have emerged as reliable anchors. In bowling, Noor Ahmed has impressed with his sharp versatility.
Q3. What are the next major matches for Afghanistan in 2025?
Afghanistan’s remaining schedule includes:
- Zimbabwe tour (October-November 2025): 1 Test and 3 T20 matches.
- Pakistan Tri-Series (November 2025): Featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
