Photo Credit: Afghanistan Cricket Board
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirms AfghanAtalan’s upcoming all-format tour to Zimbabwe, which will feature two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is and is being scheduled from December 9, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
The series will kick off with a three-match T20I series, with matches being scheduled for December 9, 11, and 12 at the Harare Sports Club. This will be followed by a three-match ODI series on December 15, 17, and 19 at the same venue. The tour will conclude with a two-match Test series in Bulawayo, with the first Test scheduled from December 26 to 30 and the second from January 2 to 6.
Mr. Mirwais Ashraf, Chairman of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, shared his satisfaction with the busy and successful domestic and international calendar for 2024. He said, “This year has been quite productive for us both domestically and internationally, and we’ve had good achievements. We are committed to striving hard and adding more bilateral cricket to our calendar in the next year and bringing more glory to our nation.”
Commenting on the Zimbabwe tour, Mr. Ashraf added, “The all-format tour to Zimbabwe is a significant event for us. We have a rich history with Zimbabwe, and playing there has always been challenging, but it’s a challenge I believe the AfghanAtalan can face confidently.”
Commenting on the historic series against Afghanistan, ZC Chairman Mr. Tavengwa Mukuhlani said: “Boxing Day and New Year’s Test matches are iconic cricket fixtures that we are delighted to be adding to our calendar this festive season and we are looking forward to celebrating in style one of the finest traditions in the sport’s long history.
“Before the Test series, scheduled for Bulawayo, we will start off with some T20I and ODI action in Harare to complete a full tour, a clear demonstration of our commitment to improve our game across all formats.
“Matches between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are always intense and exciting affairs and we have no doubt the players will once again serve up some great entertainment befitting such a historic tour.”
The AfghanAtalan squad will arrive in Zimbabwe on December 6, where they will have two practice sessions before the first T20I match on December 9.
Series Schedule:
| Date | Format | Venue |
| December 09, 2024 | 1st T20I | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 11, 2024 | 2nd T20I | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 12, 2024 | 3rd T20I | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 15, 2024 | 1st ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 17, 2024 | 2nd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 19, 2024 | 3rd ODI | Harare Sports Club, Harare |
| December 26 – 30, 2024 | 1st Test | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
| January 02 – 06, 2025 | 2nd Test | Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo |
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Name of Author: Afghanistan Cricket Board
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is the governing body for cricket in Afghanistan. It joined the ICC in 2001, became an associate member in 2013, and a full member in 2017. The ACB is also part of the Asian Cricket Council.
