Afghanistan was ranked 9th in Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket as of January 2021. They hold the world record for the highest ever T20I score, with their score of 278/3 against Ireland at Dehradun on 23 February 20191839 – The earliest record of cricket in Afghanistan is of British troops playing a match in Kabul1995 – The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) is formed2000 – Cricket becomes the only sport in Afghanistan to be approved by the Taliban2001 – The ACB becomes an Affiliate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC)2003 – ACB becomes a member of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC)2008 – Afghanistan begins her remarkable rise through the ICC World Cricket League for none Test-playing nations, starting with a win in Division 52009 – Afghanistan wins in World Cricket League Division 32010 – Afghanistan play their first T20I, against Ireland2011 – They play in the 50-over World Cup qualifiers. They fail to progress to the World Cup but earn ODI status for four years2011 – Afghanistan play their first ODI, against Scotland in the 5th place playoff of the World Cup2012 – They play their first ODI against an ICC Full Member, against Pakistan at Sharjah2013 – Afghanistan receives ICC Associate Membership2015 – Afghanistan make their World Cup debut in the 50-over, against Bangladesh in Canberra, Australia2017 – ICC awards first-class status to Afghanistan’s four-day domestic competition2017 – After nearly a decade of international cricket, ICC grants Afghanistan Full Membership or Test status on 22 June, alongside Ireland, making the number of Test cricket playing nations to 122018 – Afghanistan play inaugural Test, against India in India and lose by an innings and 262 runs2018 – On 17 September, Afghans knockout Sri Lanka from the Asia Cup in Abu DhabiRecord –Tests (during 2018-21) – Played 6 / Won 3 / Lost 3ODIs (during 2009-21) – Played 129 / Won 62 / Lost 63 / Tied 1 / No Result 3T20Is (during 2010-21) – Played 84 / Won 58 / Lost 25 / Tied-and-lost 1

Source: The Nation August 17, 2021 20:48 UTC