Afghanistan made waves at the ODI World Cup and now they face India in three T20 internationals, where thousands of Afghans will watch live on TV and celebrate their heroes while breaking with Taliban rule to dance and cheer them on.
The Blue Tigers’ ability to outwit some of cricket’s premier dynasty teams has drawn worldwide acclaim.
Live Streaming
One of the best ways to experience cricket is at an actual stadium. Be it Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, or Kabul International Cricket Stadium; attending live games can allow you to witness firsthand how skilled and enthusiastic the players are up close and feel the energy of a crowd that surrounds the match. Attending can also provide educational benefits with expert commentaries available during game play.
There are various methods for watching cricket online, from cable TV services and internet streaming providers like the BBC and ESPN to numerous websites like Wisden that offer live streaming of international cricket tournaments. The BBC broadcasts cricket matches live while ESPN provides interviews with players and coaches as well as video analysis.
Afghanistan will look to challenge India with their strong bowling attack and balanced batting line-up led by Ibrahim Zadran. Spinner Rashid Khan will miss due to an injury, while Rohit Sharma hopes to build on his seven-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 International by playing alongside Sanju Samson and Mayank Yadav, both who have made an impressionful debut as openers. All ODI matches will take place at Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
TV Channels
India-Afghanistan cricket series will be broadcast across multiple TV channels and streaming platforms. Eurosports holds exclusive rights for India broadcasts of this matchup; New Zealand fans can watch on Fancode app/website; North America-Southeast Asia viewers may stream it using Willow TV.
India will look to complete a clean sweep in this series and, while not a do-or-die game, use this chance to test their final combinations before the T20 World Cup begins in May. Afghanistan meanwhile are looking to build on their recent 2-1 series win against UAE by pitting themselves against one of India’s more formidable sides.
JioCinema will exclusively show all three T20I matches live and exclusively across India on Sports18 1 and HD, creating an enhanced viewing experience with commentary in English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati Bengali Kannada Malayalam Tamil Telugu Punjabi languages.
DD Sports owns the broadcast rights for India ODIs, so fans can watch them via DD Free Dish or other Digital Terrestrial Television services such as DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television). Fans also have access to mobile devices and big screens like computers or Google TVs via the FanCode app; as no broadcasters have acquired digital rights for Afghanistan’s ODIs yet, fans will need to do it this way instead.
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Schedule
KABUL — The cricket team representing an embattled nation without international recognition as a government has won worldwide praise. Dubbed the Blue Tigers by their citizens, Afghan cricket draws big crowds in cities where it plays and spreads cheer throughout a nation where most basic rights have been curtailed by Taliban rule.
Afghanistan, who have never made the semi-finals of any major tournament before, are just two wins away from making history. Their quarterfinal match with Bangladesh on Monday night could make a significant difference in how India and Australia perform, potentially placing Afghanistan second in their group and leading them into the semifinals.
Afghan cricketers possess a rare combination of abilities that is revolutionizing the game. Quick on their feet, agile in the field and creative with the ball, these Afghans often surprise teams considered favorites by pulling an upset victory out of nowhere.
Afghanistan has achieved incredible things over the last 25 years. From being at the bottom of qualifying leagues to legitimate contenders at higher levels is testament to their resilience and courage under pressure – an impressive feat given international sports success typically requires deep cultural roots and sophisticated domestic structures. Afghanistan stands as a testament to this.
Tickets
Tickets to this match begin at USD $6 for basic tickets and range up to $591 for premium seats, depending on a variety of factors such as opposing team, stage of league competition, whether home or away and proximity of seats to action. Tickets for international sporting events such as this match can be found through Koobit, an efficient ticketing platform.
Afghanistan has a proud cricket heritage, making significant strides toward building its cricket infrastructure over time. Afghanistan currently serves as an Affiliate Member of the ICC before receiving full membership status in 2017. In 2024, they will play a three-match T20I series against India at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Indian cricket fans will have the chance to watch the opening T20I live on JioCinema, which has acquired rights for broadcasting India vs AFG games within India. Sports 18 will also live stream these T20 games via its app and website.
Afghanistan have recently faced off against Ireland at Tolerance Oval for one Test match and will look to gain momentum during this series with wins against Scotland, Pakistan, Ireland and Bangladesh. Their squad for this series consists of captain Hashmatullah Shahidi as well as Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai – among others.
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