Afghanistan team (Twitter)
As Afghanistan gears up for their third appearance in the Cricket World Cup, their main objective is clear. They possess the remarkable opportunity for Afghanistan to display their cricketing skills on the global stage and make their country proud.
Afghanistan's World Cup campaign will begin with a match against Bangladesh in Dharamsala on October 7. Subsequently, they will face India and England in New Delhi on October 11 and 15 respectively. On October 23, they will clash with Pakistan in Chennai, followed by a match against Australia in Mumbai on November 7. Their final match in the league stage will be against South Africa on November 10 in Ahmedabad.
The tournament features a total of 10 teams, with eight teams having already secured direct qualification. The remaining two spots will be determined through the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies, Netherlands, and Scotland are the main contenders vying for those coveted places in this highly anticipated event hosted in India.
Afghanistan's Itinerary
Despite the challenges they may face, the team maintains unity and possesses the skills to create unexpected outcomes. Although it may be difficult to secure a spot in the World Cup semi-finals, it is crucial to acknowledge that cricket is a sport where anything can happen.
The team's batting lineup showcases key players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hashmatullah Shahidi leading the way. Additionally, contributions from Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, and Rahmat Shah further enhance the team's potential, instilling a sense of optimism.
Afghanistan's Men's ODI World Cup 2023 journey will commence on October 7 against Bangladesh in Dharamsala, as revealed by the ICC when they released the full schedule. The tournament, featuring 10 teams, will kick off on October 5 in Ahmedabad, with the defending champion, England, facing the 2019 runner-up, New Zealand.
Afghanistan's ICC World Cup Fixtures
- Afghanistan vs Bangladesh - October 7- Dharamsala, 10.30 AM IST
- Afghanistan vs India - October 11- Delhi, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs England - October 15 - Delhi, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs New Zealand - October 18 - Chennai, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs Pakistan - October 23 - Chennai, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka - October 30 - Pune, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs Netherlands - November 3 - Lucknow, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs Australia - November 7 - Mumbai, 2.00 PM IST
- Afghanistan vs South Africa - November 10 - Ahmedabad, 2.00 PM IST
Afghanistan's bowling department has been a fiery force to reckon with. Their raw and fearless stance has seen the opposing team crumble sooner than imagined. It would be interesting to see who would make it to the squad as the Afghan Cricket Board would be revealing the team soon.
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