Afghanistan Super 8 schedule 2024 T20 World Cup: Complete Afghanistan match list, dates, venues and timings in IST
Afghanistan went down to the West Indies by 104 runs in match number 40 of the ICC Men's 2024 T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia on Tuesday, June 18. By virtue of the thumping victory, the West Indies topped Group C, with eight points and a net run rate of +3.257.
Despite the loss, Afghanistan qualified for the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup, finishing in second position in Group C, with six points and a net run rate of +1.835. They began their campaign in the ICC event with a 125-run hammering of Uganda at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
In their second match at the same venue, Afghanistan registered a crucial victory over New Zealand by 84 runs. Defending a target of 160, they bowled out Afghanistan for 75 in 15.2 overs. They confirmed their spot in the Super 8 by defeating Papua New Guinea by seven wickets in their third group match at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad.
Afghanistan's full Super 8 schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan have been placed in Group 1 for the Super 8 round of the 2024 T20 World Cup. They will take on India in their first Super 8 clash at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on Thursday, June 20.
Afghanistan's second match will be against ODI and Test world champions Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent on June 23. They will conclude their Super 8 assignments with a match against Bangladesh in Kingstown, St Vincent on June 25.
June 20: Afghanistan vs India, Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados (8:00 PM)
June 23: Afghanistan vs Australia, Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent (6:00 AM)
June 25: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Arnos Vale Ground, St Vincent (6:00 AM)
Afghanistan narrowly missed out on qualifying for the semifinals of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, finishing sixth in the points table, with four wins and five losses. They will be keen to go one step ahead in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
The top two sides from Group 1 and Group 2 will progress to the knockout round of the ICC Men's 2024 T20 World Cup. The two semifinals will be held on June 27. The first semifinal will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba and the second in Guyana. The final will take place at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados on June 29.