Cricket: Afghanistan

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Afghanistan versus Sri Lanka: WCC 2015

The Times of India

Feb 23 2015

Mahela Bursts Afghan Bubble

Former Captain scores ton to rescue SL from 51-4

Put into bat, Afghanistan lost both openers by the 10th over. But Stanikzai and Shenwari added 88 for the third wicket. They were hopeful of putting up 250-plus but could score just 10 runs in batting powerplay.

Sri Lanka's chase got off to a disastrous start as they lost Dilshan and Thirimanne for first ball ducks. Sanga followed soon and at 51-4, a major upset was on cards. Mahela brought in all his experience and scored a ton to stabilise things.

Angelo Mathews and Mahela both departed in quick succession though to put the Afghans back on track. But Thisara Perera's big-hitting skills came in handy as the burly all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 47 in 26 balls to see the 1996 champs home.

1 Number of times in WC both openers have got out for first-ball ducks.Thirimanne, Dilshan registered the dubious feat

10 Number of runs Afghanistan scored in the batting powerplay, losing two wickets. Four of those runs came through wides.

1075 Runs by Mahela in WC, the 4th Lankan after Sanath, De Silva and Sanga to score 1000 runs.

2015: Won ODI against Zimbabwe

The Times of India, Oct 26 2015

Prasad RS

Win hasn't sunk in yet, says Nabi

Afghan skipper is `relieved' after first win over test-playing nation

They come from a war-torn nation where playing sport is a luxury, but that has not stopped the Afghanistan cricket team from expressing themselves every time they take the field. In Oct 2015 in Bulawayo against Zimbabwe was no different as the Afghans not only defended a target of 245 to seal the ODI series 3-2, they became the first associate nation to beat a Full Member country . While the entire team understandably celebrated the win, their feat was acknowledged by numerous fans back in Kabul. For man-of-the-series Mohammed Nabi, the historic-win marked a new chapter in Afghanistan's short cricketing history . Nabi has been part of all the 56 ODIs for the Afghans so far.

2016

Afghanistan beats Zimbabwe to claim ODI series

The Times of IndiaJan 08 2016

Sharjah

Stun Zimbabwe To Claim ODI Series

Gulbadin Naib hit a career best, undefeated 82 as Afghanistan defeated Zimbabwe by two wickets to win the fifth ODI and take the series 32.

With the win, Afghanistan managed to retain their place in the top 10 of the ICC ODI rankings. They had broken into the top-10 after their 49-run win in the first match of the tournament, but had to win the series to retain their place.

This is the second time Afghanistan have won a series against a Test-playing nation.They had beaten Zimbabwe by the same margin in Oct 2015.