According to IRAF News Agency, 2025 was not just a successful year for Afghan cricket—it marked a historic milestone in the sport’s development in the country.
From major victories against top-ranked teams to the rise of young stars and the success of Afghanistan’s second team, the year stands out as one of the most glorious in the nation’s sporting history.
First Historic Win in the Champions Cup
On February 26, 2025, Afghanistan secured its first-ever victory in the Champions Cup, defeating England by 8 wickets. Ebrahim Zadran and Azomatollah Omarz’i played crucial roles in this landmark win.
Victory in the Twenty20 Match Against Zimbabwe
On October 31, 2025 , the national team claimed a seven-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in their second Twenty20 match, marking Afghanistan’s second win in the tournament and highlighting the team’s rising form in the short-format game.
Record-Breaking One-Day Win Over Bangladesh
In a one-day match held in Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by a staggering 200 runs—a historic margin that set a new record in the country’s cricketing history.
Entry into the World’s Top 8 Teams
With outstanding performances from 2023 to 2025, Afghanistan entered the ranks of the top eight cricketing nations for the first time, securing a spot in the Champions Cup.
Fifth Place Finish in Debut Champions Cup
The 2025 Champions Cup, held from February 20 to March 9, Afghanistan achieved a fifth-place finish, a remarkable achievement for the young team.
First Series Win Against a Top-Five Team
In preparation for the Champions Cup, Afghanistan made history by winning a full series against South Africa for the first time, claiming two dominant victories—one by six wickets with 144 balls remaining, and another by a margin of 177 runs.
Shine of “Afghanistan A”
Afghanistan’s second team (Afghanistan A) also had a stellar 2024–2025 season, winning the Asia Emerging Teams Cup and friendly series against Oman and Hong Kong, demonstrating the country’s growing depth and talent development in cricket.
Return of the Afghan Professional League
The Afghanistan Cricket Board announced the revival of the Afghan Professional League at the end of 2025 after several years of suspension. The tournament is seen as a critical platform for nurturing domestic talent and boosting the economic development of cricket in the country.
