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The Afghanistan Cricket team have accomplished a great achievement amidst their impressive journey in the ODI World Cup 2023 by earning a coveted spot in the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The news of their qualification was sealed with Bangladesh’s victory over Sri Lanka in Match 39 of the ongoing tournament, adding another feather to the cap of Hashmatullah Shahidi-led determined squad. Their remarkable campaign promises an exciting future for Afghanistan cricket on the global stage.
This historic moment signifies the Afghans’ maiden appearance in the prestigious Champions Trophy, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey.
The new ICC qualification rule fall in favour of Afghanistan
Under the newly implemented ICC regulation, participation in the 2025 Champions Trophy is reserved for the top seven teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 standings, in addition to the tournament hosts, Pakistan. This means that only these eight teams will have the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Champions Trophy event, ensuring that it features the highest caliber of cricket talent from around the world. Notably, Afghanistan are currently placed at the sixth position in the points table of the ongoing marquee event.
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Afghanistan’s triumphant performance in the ODI World Cup 2023
The journey of Afghanistan’s cricket team in this year’s World Cup has been truly phenomenal, marked by noteworthy victories against dominating opponents such as defending champions England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. This represents a substantial improvement compared to their past World Cup performances. The Central Asian nation has triumphed in four of the seven matches they’ve contested thus far, firmly establishing their transformation from underdogs to a formidable force in the cricketing arena.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan face a series of challenging fixtures, including a showdown with South Africa on November 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. It is worth noting that the Proteas have already secured a spot in the tournament’s semi-finals.
