AFG Sports

Afghanistan’s international cricket calendar is packed with major challenges ahead! 🇦🇫

From high-intensity T20Is against India to multi-format battles with Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, West Indies, Ireland and Sri Lanka, Afghanistan are set for an exciting period of international cricket across 2026 and 2027. A huge opportunity for the Afghan stars to compete against top-quality opposition and continue their rise on the global stage.

T20I CAREER COMPARISON: RAHMANULLAH GURBAZ 🇦🇫 vs ABHISHEK SHARMA 🇮🇳

Two explosive opening batters who can change the course of a T20I with their aggressive stroke play. 🏏🔥

The graphic compares Rahmanullah Gurbaz after 87 innings with Abhishek Sharma after 55 innings, highlighting their runs, averages, milestones, six-hitting ability and highest scores.

Who would you pick as your opener? 👀

Note: Statistics are based on the figures presented in the graphic and may change as players feature in more international matches.

T20I CAREER COMPARISON: VAIBHAV SOORYAVANSHI 🇮🇳 vs SEDIQUllAH ATAL 🇦🇫

Two exciting young batting talents with promising T20I careers. 🔥

After 6 innings, Sooryavanshi has scored 193 runs, while Atal has accumulated 621 runs from 29 innings. Different stages of their international journeys, but both have plenty of potential ahead.

📊 Stats shown are based on the figures presented in the graphic and may change with future matches.

AFGHANISTAN’S UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

A busy period of international cricket is ahead for Afghanistan, with series shown against India, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe across September, October and December 2026.

According to the schedule presented in the graphic, Afghanistan are set for 3 T20Is against India, 2 Tests against Bangladesh, followed by a multi-format series against Zimbabwe featuring 2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is.

Note: Fixtures and schedules may be subject to change. Fans should follow official cricket authorities for final confirmation of dates, venues and match details.

Afghanistan Premier League Update 🇦🇫🏏

🔸 So far, three teams have been sold — two to Indian investors and one to an Afghan investor. The sale process for the remaining two teams is also underway.

🔸 The initial price for purchasing a franchise has been set at $1.25 million (1,250,000 USD).

🔸 The Afghanistan Premier League will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, but the venue could change in future seasons.

🔸 This year’s Afghanistan Premier League will feature five teams, with each team playing eight (8) matches during the league stage.

🔸 The team finishing first in the group will qualify directly for the final, while the second- and third-placed teams will face each other, with the winner advancing to the final.

🔸 Each squad will consist of 16 to 18 players, who will be selected through the draft.

🔸 Each playing XI will feature four overseas players, while one emerging/young player will be mandatory.

🔸 Player registration for the league began today. The draft will take place 27 days later, and the league is scheduled to begin on December 27.

According to some reports, India may allow some of its players to participate in the Afghanistan Premier League (APL) to help the league gain greater popularity and international recognition. 🏆

AFGHANISTAN’S POSSIBLE XI — INDIA T20I SERIES 🇦🇫🇮🇳

A strong and balanced Possible XI for Afghanistan ahead of the upcoming T20I series against India. 🇦🇫🏏

With explosive batters, experienced all-rounders and a dangerous bowling attack, Afghanistan will be aiming to make a strong statement on the international stage. 💪🔥

⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a predicted/possible XI for discussion purposes and is not an officially confirmed playing XI. The final lineup will be announced by the team management.

AFGHANISTAN’S POSSIBLE XI FOR INDIA T20I SERIES 🇦🇫🇮🇳

Afghanistan could field a strong and well-balanced XI for the upcoming T20I series against India, combining explosive batting, experienced all-rounders and a quality bowling attack.

The lineup shown in this graphic is a possible/predicted XI only and is not an officially confirmed playing XI. Final selection remains subject to the team management and official announcement.

AFGHANISTAN vs INDIA — T20I SERIES 2026 🇦🇫🇮🇳

Afghanistan and India are set for an exciting three-match T20I series in New Delhi, with the graphic listing the matches for September 13, 15 and 17, 2026. 🏏🔥

A major challenge awaits Afghanistan against one of world cricket’s strongest sides, promising three high-intensity T20 encounters.

Match dates and venue are presented according to the information shown in the graphic and remain subject to official confirmation or change.

MOST T20I RUNS FOR AFGHANISTAN 🇦🇫

Mohammad Nabi sits at the top of Afghanistan’s T20I run-scoring chart with 2,448 runs, followed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz with 2,280 and Mohammad Shahzad with 2,048.

The list highlights a mix of Afghanistan’s experienced stars and the new generation continuing to make their mark in T20I cricket. 💙🔥

Statistics are presented according to the figures shown in the graphic and may change as players feature in future matches.