Afghanistan are probably the fastest-growing cricket nation in the last year or so. From doing well in the ODI World Cup 2023 to making it to the semifinal of the T20 World Cup 2024 they have shown that they are not a weaker team now. Afghanistan have recently beaten South Africa and Bangladesh in an ODI series and have some exciting series coming up in the next year or so.
They have an away tour against Zimbabwe, Ireland, Pakistan, and Zimbabwe. Then, there is the ICC Champions Trophy and Asia Cup (T20) next year. So, Afghanistan have an action-packed cricket schedule for the 2024-25 session, and fans will be thrilled by watching their team play important series. In this article, we will talk about Afghanistan’s upcoming fixtures, home and away series, and the complete details.
Afghanistan Next Cricket Match Schedule List 2024-2025
Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2024-25 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
Afghanistan recently had a successful ODI series against Bangladesh, which they won 2-1. Now, they will tour Zimbabwe for a multi-format series in December 2024 and January 2026. This will begin on December 9, when both teams will play the first T20I. It will be followed by three ODIs, starting on December 15. The two tests will begin on December 26 and January 2. All six white-ball matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, and two tests will take place at Queens Sports Club.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | December 9, 2024 | Monday | 5:00 P.M | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 2nd T20I | December 11, 2024 | Wednesday | 5:00 P.M | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 3rd T20I | December 12, 2024 | Thursday | 5:00 P.M | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 1st ODI | December 15, 2024 | Sunday | 1:00 PM | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 2nd ODI | December 17, 2024 | Tuesday | 1:00 PM | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 3rd ODI | December 19, 2024 | Thursday | 1:00 PM | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| 1st Test | December 26-30, 2024 | Thursday-Monday | 1:30 PM | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| 2nd Test | January 2-6, 2025 | Thursday-Monday | 1:30 PM | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)
For the first time in history, Afghanistan will be playing in the ICC Champions Trophy for the first time. The ninth edition is scheduled to take place in Pakistan. Afghanistan made it to the tournament after they finished sixth in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The top 8 teams qualified for the Champions Trophy 2023.
The schedule for the Champions Trophy 2025 has not been announced, but as per the proposed draft, Afghanistan are part of Group B along with Australia, England, and South Africa. Afghanistan will play three games in their group, one against each team. The complete will be updated as the schedule is announced. The Champions Trophy 2025 will be played in February-March 2025.
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Afghanistan Tour of Ireland 2025 (1 Test, 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs)
After the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan will be ready to travel to Ireland for a multi-format tour. These two teams will be playing one test, three ODIs, and three T20Is on this tour, which will be played in July 2025. The schedule of this tour has yet to be announced and will be updated as soon as it is revealed.
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Afghanistan Tour of Pakistan 2025 (3 T20Is)
Afghanistan and Pakistan have produced some thrilling games in the past year or so. Whenever these two have come up against each other, fans have got their money worth. They will be up against each other once again in August 2025 and will play a three-match T20I series in Pakistan. It will be a great series as both teams will prepare for the Asia Cup 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026.
Asia Cup 2025
The 17th edition of the men’s Asia Cup is scheduled to take place in India. It will have six teams, and 13 matches will be played during October 2025. Afghanistan are one of the six participants to play in this tournament. They are slated in Group B with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The two teams from both groups will qualify for the Super Four and then the final. India will host the T20 World Cup 2026, so this will give teams a great chance to adjust to the Indian conditions.
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Afghanistan Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is)
In a span of one year, Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe for multi-format series. They have a tour of Zimbabwe in December 2024 and January 2025, where they will play 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is, and then back in October and November 2025, Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe for 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is. The schedule for the tour will be updated as soon as it is announced.
