Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Stats
The statistical history between Afghanistan and Australia is relatively short compared with many established international rivalries, but it has already produced several memorable performances. Their first ODI meeting came in 2012, while their first men’s T20I encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup followed in 2022. Australia dominated the early meetings, yet Afghanistan recorded a landmark 21-run victory over Australia at the 2024 T20 World Cup, their first win against the Australian men’s side. Their ODI meetings have also produced extraordinary individual performances, most notably Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201 in Mumbai in 2023 and Ibrahim Zadran’s 129 not out in the same match. The following breakdown covers the head-to-head record, batting and bowling statistics, highest totals, individual records, major tournament meetings and recent results through September 2026.
Head-to-Head Stats
Afghanistan and Australia have played each other in both ODIs and T20Is. They have also been scheduled to play Test cricket, but their planned 2021 Test was postponed and they have not yet completed a men’s Test match against each other.
ODI Head-to-Head Record
The teams have met five times in men’s ODIs through February 2025. Australia have won four, while one match ended without a result. Afghanistan are yet to register an ODI victory over Australia.
| ODI Statistic | Afghanistan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 5 | 5 |
| Wins | 0 | 4 |
| Losses | 4 | 0 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
| Winning Percentage | 0% | 100%* |
*Calculated from completed matches.
The record is strongly in Australia’s favor, but the margin does not fully describe how competitive some encounters have been. Afghanistan’s highest ODI total against Australia is 291/5, while Australia have twice crossed 400 in this matchup.
T20I Head-to-Head Record
Afghanistan and Australia have played two men’s T20Is, both at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The record is perfectly split: Australia won the first meeting in 2022, while Afghanistan won the second in 2024.
| T20I Statistic | Afghanistan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 2 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Ties | 0 | 0 |
This makes their T20I rivalry particularly interesting despite its small sample size. Afghanistan’s 2024 victory completely changed the historical record between the teams in the format.
Batting Statistics
The ODI batting numbers contain some remarkable individual performances.
Afghanistan’s Leading ODI Run-Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran has been Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer against Australia in ODIs in the available head-to-head record. He has scored 151 runs in two innings, including an unbeaten 129. His average of 151.00 reflects the fact that he remained not out in one of those innings.
| Player | Team | ODI Runs | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 151 | 129* | 151.00 |
| Rahmat Shah | Afghanistan | Important contributor | 30 | — |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | Major recent contributor | 67 | — |
Ibrahim’s 129 not out came during the 2023 World Cup match in Mumbai and remains Afghanistan’s highest individual ODI score against Australia.
Australia’s Leading ODI Run-Scorer
David Warner has accumulated 309 ODI runs against Afghanistan, including a highest score of 178. His average of 103.00 is particularly notable because he has remained unbeaten in one of his four innings.
| Player | Team | ODI Runs | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner | Australia | 309 | 178 | 103.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | Major contributor | 201* | — |
| Steve Smith | Australia | Major contributor | 95 | — |
Warner’s 178 came in Australia’s enormous 417/6 in Perth in 2015. That innings helped Australia establish their highest team total against Afghanistan.
Bowling Statistics
Afghanistan Bowling
Shapoor Zadran is Afghanistan’s leading wicket-taker against Australia in their ODI meetings, with four wickets. His best figures are 2/60.
| Bowler | Team | ODI Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapoor Zadran | Afghanistan | 4 | 2/60 |
| Karim Sadiq | Afghanistan | 2 | 2/22 |
| Nawroz Mangal | Afghanistan | 1 | 1/6 |
Karim Sadiq’s 2/22 in the 2012 meeting is notable because it came during Afghanistan’s first ODI against Australia. His spell helped restrict Australia’s scoring before Australia eventually won the contest.
Australia’s Bowling
Mitchell Starc has taken eight ODI wickets against Afghanistan, the most by an Australian bowler in the available record. His best figures are 4/47.
| Bowler | Team | ODI Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | 8 | 4/47 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | Major wicket-taking contributor | — |
| Pat Cummins | Australia | Major contributor | — |
Starc’s pace has been particularly effective against Afghanistan’s top order, especially during Australia’s earlier World Cup meetings.
Highest Team Totals
Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s highest ODI score against Australia is 291/5 at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2023 World Cup. Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 129 provided the foundation, while the Afghan batting lineup maintained a strong scoring rate against a high-quality Australian attack.
Australia
Australia’s highest ODI score against Afghanistan is 417/6 in Perth in 2015. David Warner scored 178 and formed a 260-run second-wicket partnership with Steve Smith, who made 95.
| Team | Highest ODI Total | Venue | Key Batter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 291/5 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Australia | 417/6 | Perth | David Warner |
The difference between these totals shows how much the scoring environment and Australian batting dominance influenced their early ODI meetings.
Lowest Team Totals
Afghanistan’s lowest completed ODI total against Australia is 142, recorded in Perth in 2015. Australia chased the target comfortably.
Australia’s lowest completed ODI total against Afghanistan in the available record is 272/8, recorded during their first meeting in Sharjah in 2012.
| Team | Lowest Completed ODI Total |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 142 |
| Australia | 272/8 |
This is an unusual comparison because Australia’s lowest total is still considerably higher than Afghanistan’s lowest score.
Top Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score | Format | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 201* | ODI | Mumbai |
| David Warner | Australia | 178 | ODI | Perth |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Afghanistan | 129* | ODI | Mumbai |
| Steve Smith | Australia | 95 | ODI | Perth |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Afghanistan | 67 | ODI | Lahore |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 60 | T20I | Kingstown |
Glenn Maxwell’s 201 not out is the most extraordinary individual batting performance in the rivalry. It came after Australia were struggling at 91/7 while chasing Afghanistan’s 291/5 in the 2023 World Cup. Maxwell, despite severe physical discomfort, turned the match around and completed an unbeaten double century.
Best Bowling Performances
ODI
Afghanistan’s best individual ODI bowling performance against Australia is Karim Sadiq’s 2/22. No Afghan bowler has yet taken more than four wickets in an ODI against Australia across the available record.
Australia’s standout ODI figures belong to Mitchell Starc, whose 4/47 is the best Australian bowling performance against Afghanistan in the available head-to-head record.
T20I
In T20Is, Afghanistan’s Naveen-ul-Haq has taken six wickets in two matches against Australia, averaging only 6.83 runs per wicket. His best figures are 3/20.
Adam Zampa has taken four wickets for Australia in the two T20Is, with best figures of 2/22.
| Bowler | Team | T20I Wickets | Best Figures | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Afghanistan | 6 | 3/20 | 6.83 |
| Adam Zampa | Australia | 4 | 2/22 | 12.50 |
T20I Batting Records
The two T20 World Cup meetings have already produced several notable numbers.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 90 runs across the two T20Is, giving him the highest aggregate for Afghanistan. His highest score is 60, made during the 2024 victory.
Glenn Maxwell leads Australia’s T20I scoring against Afghanistan with 113 runs from two innings. He has a remarkable average of 113.00 because he was unbeaten once.
| Player | Team | T20I Runs | Highest Score | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 90 | 60 | 45.00 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | 113 | 59 | 113.00 |
Major Tournament Meetings
2019 Cricket World Cup
Australia and Afghanistan met in the 2019 ODI World Cup at Bristol.
Afghanistan were bowled out for 207, with Rahmat Shah scoring 43. Australia chased the target with seven wickets remaining, with David Warner making 89.
The match represented the early stage of Afghanistan’s development against one of the established World Cup teams.
2022 T20 World Cup
Their first T20I meeting came at Adelaide during the 2022 T20 World Cup.
Australia scored 168/8. Glenn Maxwell made 54 from 32 balls, while Afghanistan finished on 164/7, falling four runs short. Rashid Khan provided late drama by scoring 48 not out from only 23 deliveries.
Australia won by four runs.
2023 ODI World Cup
The Mumbai match became one of the most memorable games in Afghanistan’s international history.
Afghanistan scored 291/5, with Ibrahim Zadran making 129 not out. Australia were reduced to 91/7 before Glenn Maxwell produced an extraordinary unbeaten 201.
Maxwell’s innings contained 21 fours and 10 sixes. He and Pat Cummins added an unbeaten 202 for the eighth wicket, taking Australia to victory with eight wickets still in hand.
It remains one of the greatest individual rescue innings in World Cup history.
2024 T20 World Cup
Afghanistan finally defeated Australia in international cricket at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan made 148/6, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz scoring 60 and Ibrahim Zadran making 51. Australia were dismissed for 127.
Gulbadin Naib took 4/20, while Australia again relied heavily on Glenn Maxwell, who scored 59. Afghanistan won by 21 runs.
The victory was historic because it was Afghanistan’s first win in any men’s international match against Australia. ICC described it as one of the country’s most significant cricket victories.
Recent Meetings
Champions Trophy 2025
Afghanistan and Australia met in Lahore during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
Afghanistan batted first and made 273. Sediqullah Atal scored 85 and Azmatullah Omarzai made 67. Australia began the chase strongly, with Travis Head unbeaten on 59 from 40 balls when rain stopped the match.
The game was ultimately abandoned, meaning each side received one point. Australia progressed to the semi-finals.
This match is included in the ODI head-to-head record as a no-result.
Interesting Statistical Facts
Afghanistan’s First Win Came in T20Is
Afghanistan had already played Australia several times in ODI cricket without winning. Their breakthrough came in the 2024 T20 World Cup, when they won by 21 runs.
Maxwell Has Produced Two Extraordinary Innings
Maxwell’s importance in this matchup is unusual. He scored 201 not out in the 2023 ODI World Cup and 59 in the 2024 T20 World Cup.
His 201 was particularly significant because Australia were seven wickets down for 91 while chasing 292.
Afghanistan’s T20I Record Is Even
While the ODI record is heavily in Australia’s favor, the T20I record stands at one victory apiece.
Australia’s ODI Batting Has Produced Huge Totals
Australia’s highest score against Afghanistan is 417/6, while Afghanistan’s highest is 291/5. The Australian total remains one of the defining statistical differences between the teams in ODI cricket.
Ibrahim Zadran Has a Perfectly Striking ODI Average
Ibrahim’s 151 ODI runs against Australia include an unbeaten 129, giving him an average of 151.00 in the available record. The statistic is impressive but comes from only two innings, so it should be interpreted within that small sample.
Overall Statistical Comparison
| Category | Afghanistan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| ODI meetings | 5 | 5 |
| ODI wins | 0 | 4 |
| ODI losses | 4 | 0 |
| ODI no-results | 1 | 1 |
| T20I meetings | 2 | 2 |
| T20I wins | 1 | 1 |
| T20I losses | 1 | 1 |
| Highest ODI total | 291/5 | 417/6 |
| Highest ODI individual score | 129* | 201* |
| Leading ODI run-scorer | Ibrahim Zadran, 151 | David Warner, 309 |
| Leading ODI wicket-taker | Shapoor Zadran, 4 | Mitchell Starc, 8 |
| Highest T20I total | 164/7 | 168/8 |
| Leading T20I run-scorer | Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 90 | Glenn Maxwell, 113 |
| Leading T20I wicket-taker | Naveen-ul-Haq, 6 | Adam Zampa, 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have Afghanistan and Australia played each other?
Through the available men’s international record, Afghanistan and Australia have played five ODIs and two T20Is. Australia have won four ODIs, while one was abandoned without a result. Their T20I record is split 1-1.
2. Has Afghanistan ever beaten Australia?
Yes. Afghanistan defeated Australia by 21 runs in the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Kingstown. It was Afghanistan’s first men’s international victory against Australia.
3. Who scored 201 against Afghanistan?
Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 for Australia against Afghanistan during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Mumbai. Australia were 91/7 while chasing 292 before Maxwell’s innings transformed the match.
4. Who has scored the most runs in Afghanistan vs Australia ODIs?
David Warner leads Australia’s ODI run-scoring against Afghanistan with 309 runs, including 178 as his highest score. For Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran has 151 runs, including 129 not out.
5. Who has taken the most wickets in Afghanistan vs Australia T20Is?
Naveen-ul-Haq has taken six wickets in the two T20I meetings, with best figures of 3/20 and an average of 6.83. Adam Zampa leads Australia’s bowling with four wickets.
Conclusion
The statistical history between Afghanistan and Australia is still developing, but it has already produced some remarkable cricket. Australia have dominated the ODI record, winning four of the five completed meetings, while Afghanistan have yet to secure an ODI victory. The T20I record is different, with one win apiece after two World Cup encounters. Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten 201 in the 2023 ODI World Cup and Afghanistan’s 21-run victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup are the defining performances so far. Ibrahim Zadran, David Warner, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen-ul-Haq and Adam Zampa also feature prominently in the head-to-head statistics. The 2025 Champions Trophy meeting ended without a result because of rain, leaving the rivalry with plenty of room for further statistical milestones as Afghanistan continue to challenge established international teams.
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