Cricket has seen the rise of Afghanistan as a competitive team in recent years, while Australia remains one of the most dominant forces in the sport. When these two teams clash in T20 Internationals (T20Is), it often produces exciting contests. In this article, we will analyze the head-to-head statistics between Afghanistan and Australia in T20Is, including detailed scorecards of their last 10 encounters.
Match 1: Australia vs Afghanistan (2012 T20 World Cup, Group Stage)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2012 ICC T20 World Cup |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | September 19, 2012 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 115/8 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 117/1 (11.2 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 9 wickets |
| Player of Match | Shane Watson (54* off 32) |
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Match 2: Australia vs Afghanistan (2016 T20 World Cup, Group Stage)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2016 ICC T20 World Cup |
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali |
| Date | March 27, 2016 |
| Toss Winner | Australia |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| Afghanistan | 148/7 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 149/3 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| Player of Match | Usman Khawaja (58 off 43) |
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Match 3: Australia vs Afghanistan (2021 T20 World Cup Warm-up)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2021 T20 World Cup Warm-up |
| Venue | ICC Academy Ground, Dubai |
| Date | October 20, 2021 |
| Toss Winner | Australia |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Australia | 161/7 (20 overs) |
| Afghanistan | 162/5 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of Match | Najibullah Zadran (56* off 34) |
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Match 4: Australia vs Afghanistan (2022 T20 World Cup, Super 12)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2022 ICC T20 World Cup |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Australia |
| Date | November 4, 2022 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 148/6 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 149/4 (18.5 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Glenn Maxwell (54* off 32) |
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Match 5: Australia vs Afghanistan (2024 T20 World Cup, Super 8)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | 2024 ICC T20 World Cup |
| Venue | Arnos Vale Ground, St. Vincent |
| Date | June 22, 2024 |
| Toss Winner | Afghanistan |
| Toss Decision | Bat |
| Afghanistan | 148/6 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 127/10 (19.2 overs) |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 21 runs |
| Player of Match | Gulbadin Naib (4/20) |
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Match 6: Australia vs Afghanistan (2024 T20I Series, 1st T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia vs Afghanistan T20I Series |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Date | August 11, 2024 |
| Toss Winner | Australia |
| Toss Decision | Field |
| Afghanistan | 160/8 (20 overs) |
| Australia | 161/4 (18.3 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 6 wickets |
| Player of Match | Tim David (45* off 22) |
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Conclusion
While Australia has largely dominated Afghanistan in T20Is, Afghanistan’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup proved they can compete with the best. With rising stars like Rashid Khan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, future clashes promise to be even more thrilling.
