Afghan national cricket team in India in the 2018 season
The Afghan national cricket team's tour to India in the 2018 season took place from June 14-18, 2018. The international cricket tour was part of the 2018 international cricket season and included a test . India won the Test Series 1–0. It included the first test in Afghanistan, making it the twelfth test nation.
prehistory
Afghanistan previously played a tour against Bangladesh in India . For India it was the first tour of the season. Afghanistan received test status together with Ireland on June 22, 2017 . The game attracted international attention, as the award as a test nation for Afghanistan, which was weakened by numerous wars and terrorism, was interpreted as an important success for the country.
Stadion
Venue of the tour |
The following stadium was designated as the venue for the tour and was announced on January 16, 2018.
| Stadion | city | capacity | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Bengaluru | 42,000 | 1st test |
Squad lists
India named its squad on May 8th. Afghanistan named its squad on May 29th.
| test | |
|---|---|
 India
|
 Afghanistan
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Test in Bengaluru
| June 14-15 Scorecard |
Bengaluru |
India 474 (104.5) |
- |
Afghanistan 109 (27.5) & 103 (38.4) (f / o) |
| India wins with one innings and 262 runs | ||||
Although the test was originally scheduled for 5 days, it was decided within 2 days.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Afghanistan, Ireland get Test status ( English ) Cricinfo. June 22, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ↑ Siobhan Heanue: Once banned by the Taliban, fledging Afghan cricket team 'on the edge of history' with first test ( English ) ABC. June 14, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ↑ Afghanistan's Test debut set for June in Bengaluru ( English ) Cricinfo. January 16, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
- ↑ Rahane to lead against Afghanistan, Rohit left out . Cricinfo. May 8, 2018.
- ↑ Afghanistan pick four spinners for inaugural test . Cricinfo. 29 May 2018.