Afghanistan has made significant strides in international cricket in recent years, and their performances in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup have been a testament to their growth and improvement.
Here are the top five highest totals by Afghanistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup:
5. 170/5 vs Scotland, Nagpur, 2016
In the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Nagpur 2016, Afghanistan scored 170/5 against Scotland. Shahzad scored 61, and Stanikzai remained not out with 55*. Despite good efforts from Munsey and Coetzer, Scotland only scored 156/5, falling short. Afghanistan won by 14 runs.
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4. 172 vs South Africa, Wankhede, 2016
Afghanistan played against South Africa in 2016 at Wankhede. Afghanistan batted first and scored 172 runs. Shahzad made 44 runs, but South Africa scored 209/5. Afghanistan lost by 37 runs.
3. 183/5 vs Uganda, Providence, 2024
In 2024 at Providence, Afghanistan scored 183/5 against Uganda, with Gurbaz making 76 runs and Ibrahim 70 runs. Farooqi took 5 wickets for 9 runs, causing Uganda to score only 58. Afghanistan won by 125 runs.
2. 186/6 vs Zimbabwe, Nagpur, 2016
In the 2016 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan scored 186/6 against Zimbabwe. Nabi made 52 runs and Shenwari made 43. Panyangara took 3 wickets for Zimbabwe, but they only scored 127. Rashid took 3 wickets for 11 runs, helping Afghanistan win by 59 runs.
1. 190/4 vs Scotland, Sharjah, 2021
In Sharjah 2021, Afghanistan scored 190/4 against Scotland. Najibullah made 59 runs and Gurbaz made 46 runs. Sharif took 2 wickets, but Scotland only scored 60 runs. Mujeeb took 5 wickets for 20 runs, and Rashid took 4 wickets for 9 runs. Afghanistan won by 130 runs.
