In a significant cricket encounter, Afghanistan A (representing Afghanistan) visited Qatar in Doha on 8 November 2025 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium. The fixture was a 20-over practice match (D/N), forming part of Afghanistan’s build-up ahead of the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament.
While not billed as a full official T20I for Afghanistan’s senior side, the match nonetheless carried importance for both sides.
Match Summary
Afghanistan A posted a commanding total of 173/4 in 20 overs.
Captain Darwish Rasooli anchored with 60 (52), striking 3 fours and 2 sixes.
Nangeyalia Kharote made a rapid 48 not out off 20 balls, including 1 four and 5 sixes — a cameo that accelerated the innings.
Qatar’s reply faltered, finishing 108 all out in 18.3 overs.
Among the wickets, Qais Ahmad claimed 2/13 (3 overs) and Bilal Sami featured with 4/24 (3.3 overs).
The gulf in run-rate and the pressure of the chase told — Qatar needed a rate over 8.6 to compete, but couldn’t sustain the required acceleration.
Result: Afghanistan A won by 65 runs.
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The Rasooli-Kharote partnership set the tone, combining patience and power-hitting. With Rasooli holding the innings and Kharote punishing further, the platform was laid for a big total.
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Qatar’s bowling had moments, but the loss of early wickets and inability to contain the strike rate proved costly. The economy spiked under pressure.
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For Qatar, this represents a valuable exposure against a Full Member-nation side (or their A/squad), helping raise standards and experience. As referenced, this tour marks Qatar’s first engagement of this nature vs a full-member side.
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For Afghanistan A, the match serves as useful preparation ahead of the Asia Cup Rising Stars, allowing fringe players and young talent to stake claims.
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