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#10 vs #20

Match Schedule

There are no scheduled Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs Papua New Guinea matches.

Match Results

Afghanistan

Afghanistan won a game against Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup -

T20 World Cup Team Rankings

In the latest T20 World Cup team rankings, the Afghanistan National Cricket Team solidly holds the #10 position with an impressive tally of 9,322 points. This placement showcases their continuing prowess and competitive spirit on the international stage. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea finds itself at #20, amassing 4,472 points. Despite the lower ranking, their dedication and growth in the sport are evident, and they remain a team to watch for potential upsets and emerging talent. Both teams, reflecting contrasting stories of ambition and resilience, continue to strive for excellence in the high-paced world of T20 cricket.

Head to Head Stats

Statistics Afghanistan Papua New Guinea
Matches Played 1 1
Mathces Won 1 0
League Rank 10 20
Average Score 95 101
Highest Score 101 95
Best Bowling Figures 3/16 1/16
Six-Month Win Rate 75% No Wins
Overall Win Rate 52% 27%

Past Encounters

In the thrilling world of cricket, the rivalry between the Afghanistan National Cricket Team and Papua New Guinea has been simmering nicely, adding an edge to their encounters on the pitch. Over the last year, these two teams clashed swords in the arena just once, but oh, was it a match to remember!

The Afghanistan National Cricket Team emerged victorious in this sole encounter, marking their dominance with a win. It wasn’t a walkover by any stretch, though. The scoreboard read a nail-biting 101 to 95 in favor of Afghanistan, a testament to the closely fought battle between these two cricketing nations.

This electrifying match took place during the highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in the early hours of a chilly morning at 12:30 AM, Fri Jun 14, 2024, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Brian Lara Stadium. Fans who braved the cold were treated to a cricketing spectacle, as Afghanistan edged out Papua New Guinea in a match that will be etched in the memories of cricket aficionados for years to come.

The rivalry, although in its nascent stages, promises a breathtaking future with every clash. This last encounter has whetted the appetite of cricket lovers, eagerly awaiting the next chapter in this fledgling rivalry. Will Papua New Guinea rise to the occasion and even the score, or will Afghanistan continue their dominance? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - we’re in for a cricketing treat!

Afghanistan National Cricket Team Stats

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Form Last 5 NRR
Overall
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+0.58
Home
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Away
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+0.58
2024/2025 season Afghanistan National Cricket Team logo
Batting average 22.37
Bowling average 8.33
Batting strike rate 119.1%
Bowling strike rate 13.3%
Economy rate 6.59

Twenty20 Internationals Results

Economy Rate

2024/2025 season

Papua New Guinea Stats

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Form Last 5 NRR
Overall
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-1.49
Home
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-0.25
Away
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-1.85
2024 season Papua New Guinea logo
Batting average 26.48
Bowling average 11.67
Batting strike rate 123.7%
Bowling strike rate 17.9%
Economy rate 7.12

Twenty20 Internationals Results

Economy Rate

2024 season

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