The cricketing encounters between Afghanistan and Australia in T20 Internationals have been limited but fascinating, showcasing Afghanistan’s rapid rise in world cricket against one of the format’s most dominant teams. This comprehensive analysis covers all T20 matches played between these two nations, providing detailed scorecards, key performances, and statistical insights.
Afghanistan and Australia have faced each other in just 5 T20 Internationals since their first meeting in 2012. While Australia has won all encounters, Afghanistan has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly through their spin bowling attack. These matches have often served as opportunities for Afghanistan to test themselves against elite opposition.
Match 1: 2012 World T20 Clash
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2012 |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 19 September 2012 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Australia | 168/7 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 115 (17.4 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 53 runs |
| Player of the Match | Shane Watson (54 off 32) |
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Match 2: 2016 World T20
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2016 |
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | 27 March 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Australia | 160/9 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 127 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 33 runs |
| Player of the Match | Adam Zampa (3/22) |
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Match 3: 2021 T20 World Cup Warm-up
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up 2021 |
| Venue | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai |
| Date | 20 October 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Australia |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Australia | 161/7 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 154/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 7 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mitchell Marsh (45 off 30) |
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Match 4: 2022 T20 World Cup
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2022 |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Date | 4 November 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Australia | 168/8 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 164/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 4 runs |
| Player of the Match | Glenn Maxwell (54* off 32) |
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Match 5: 2024 T20 World Cup
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown |
| Date | 22 June 2024 |
| Toss Winner | Australia |
| Toss Decision | Bowl |
| Afghanistan | 148/6 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 149/3 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Pat Cummins (3/28) |
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Head-to-Head Statistical Summary
| Statistic | Afghanistan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 5 | 5 |
| Australia Wins | 5 | 0 |
| Highest Total | 164/7 | 168/8 |
| Lowest Total | 115 | 148/6 |
| Highest Individual Score | Mohammad Nabi (48) | Glenn Maxwell (54*) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Rashid Khan (3/22) | Adam Zampa (3/22) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 132 | 161 |
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