Afghanistan Asia Cup 2022 schedule: Full list of Afghanistan’s matches in Asia Cup, timings in IST and live streaming details
The Afghanistan cricket team was among the six sides that featured in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2022 T20 tournament. The event began in the UAE on August 27 and will conclude on September 11. The competition was originally supposed to be organized in Sri Lanka. However, owing to the ongoing economic crisis and political turmoil in the country, the venue had to be shifted.
Apart from Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong also took part in the group stage of the Asia Cup 2022. The six nations were divided into two groups (A and B). Afghanistan were placed in Group B, which also included Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Group A had arch-rivals India, Pakistan, and Hong Kong.
Afghanistan were the first side to qualify for the Super 4, winning both their group matches. They thumped Sri Lanka by eight wickets before hammering Bangladesh by seven wickets.
The top two teams at the conclusion of the Super 4 will meet in the summit clash of the Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai on September 11.
Afghanistan’s full schedule for Asia Cup 2022
The following is Afghanistan’s schedule for Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE:
August 27, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st Match, Group B: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (7.30 pm).
August 30, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, 3th Match, Group B: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah (7.30 pm).
September 3: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Match 1 of Super 4: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah (7.30 pm).
September 7: Afghanistan vs Pakistan, Match 4 of Super 4: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (7.30 pm).
September 8: India vs Afghanistan, Match 5 of Super 4: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (7.30 pm).
Afghanistan’s Asia Cup 2022 squad
Mohammad Nabi (captain), Najibullah Zadran, Afsar Zazai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Ahmad Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Karim Janat, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Najibullah Zadran, Naveen ul Haq, Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan, Samiullah Shinwari.
On standby: Nijat Masood, Qais Ahmed, Sharafuddin Ashraf.
Where to watch Afghanistan’s matches in Asia Cup 2022?
All matches of Asia Cup 2022 will be live telecast on Star Sports. Live streaming of the games will also be available on Disney+Hotstar. All matches begin at 7.30 pm IST.