Series #1772637182344
07/03/2026 - 12:42 PM
AU

Australia

277/520.0 Overs
VS
AF

Afganistan

38/108.3 Overs

Afganistan won the match by 239 run

Man of the MatchOmarzai

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Afganistan Inning

277/520.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
G
Gurbaz
lbw Starc03000.0
S
S Atal
lbw Hazelwood 01000.0
Z
Zadran
c Wade b Stoinis 129521210248.1
I
Ishaq
c Turner b Hazelwood 451080.0
I
Ikram
c Inglis b Stoinis 11549164234.7
N
Nabi
not out14530280.0
N
Naib Striker
not out15502300.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total277/5 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
S
Starc
4.013619.00
H
Hazelwood
4.0051212.75
P
Pat Cummins
3.0044014.67
Z
Zampa
3.0057019.00
T
Turner
3.0052017.33
H
Head
2.0023011.50
S
Stoinis
1.0014214.00
Fielding Highlights
Wade
1 C
Turner
1 C
Inglis
1 C

Partnerships

Gurbaz & S Atal
Gurbaz 0 · S Atal 0
0 (3b)
Zadran & S Atal
Zadran 0 · S Atal 0
0 (4b)
Ishaq & Zadran
Ishaq 4 · Zadran 0
4 (5b)
Zadran & Ikram
Zadran 129 · Ikram 115
244 (97b)
Nabi & Ikram
Nabi 1 · Ikram 0
1 (2b)
Naib & Nabi
Naib 15 · Nabi 13
28 (9b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Head
15 Runs
1
4
1
1
4
4
Over 19Stoinis
2 Wkt14 Runs
W
1
W
6
6
1
Over 18Hazelwood
12 Runs
4
4
2
0
1
1
Over 17Starc
22 Runs
2
4
4
6
6
0
Over 16Turner
23 Runs
2
4
6
6
4
1
Over 15Hazelwood
13 Runs
0
1
4
4
0
4
Over 14Head
8 Runs
2
4
0
1
0
1
Over 13Zampa
17 Runs
4
6
1
4
1
1
Over 12Turner
17 Runs
4
6
1
4
1
1
Over 11Zampa
10 Runs
1
2
0
2
1
4
Over 10Starc
8 Runs
0
4
0
0
4
0
Over 9Pat Cummins
14 Runs
4
0
4
0
2
4
Over 8Turner
12 Runs
4
4
1
1
2
0
Over 7Pat Cummins
11 Runs
4
1
0
6
0
0
Over 6Zampa
30 Runs
6
2
6
4
6
6
Over 5Pat Cummins
19 Runs
4
6
2
1
4
2
Over 4Hazelwood
22 Runs
6
6
4
4
1
1
Over 3Starc
6 Runs
0
0
1
2
2
1
Over 2Hazelwood
2 Wkt4 Runs
W
0
0
0
4
W
Over 1Starc
1 Wkt0 Runs
0
0
W
0
0
0

Australia Inning

38/108.3 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Turner
lbw Omarzai 691066.7
H
Head
b Zia Ur Rahman 6140042.9
I
Inglis
not out251350192.3
W
Wade
c Gurbaz b Omarzai 02000.0
T
T David
c Gurbaz b Omarzai 02000.0
M
Maxwell
lbw Omarzai 01000.0
S
Stoinis
lbw Omarzai 140025.0
P
Pat Cummins
lbw Omarzai 02000.0
S
Starc
c Gurbaz b Omarzai 01000.0
H
Hazelwood
lbw Omarzai 02000.0
Z
Zampa
b Omarzai 01000.0
E
EllisStriker
not out00000.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total38/10 (8.3 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
O
Omarzai
3.32491.14
F
Farooqi
2.00502.50
Z
Zia Ur Rahman
1.0014114.00
W
Waqar
1.00606.00
N
Naib
1.00909.00
Fielding Highlights
Gurbaz
3 C

Partnerships

Starc & Inglis
Starc 0 · Inglis 0
0 (1b)
Hazelwood & Inglis
Hazelwood 0 · Inglis 0
0 (2b)
Turner & Head
Turner 6 · Head 6
12 (22b)
Inglis & Turner
Inglis 8 · Turner 0
8 (3b)
Pat Cummins & Inglis
Pat Cummins 0 · Inglis 0
0 (2b)
Inglis & Zampa
Inglis 12 · Zampa 0
12 (9b)
Inglis & Stoinis
Inglis 5 · Stoinis 1
6 (7b)
Wade & Inglis
Wade 0 · Inglis 0
0 (2b)
T David & Inglis
T David 0 · Inglis 0
0 (2b)
Maxwell & Inglis
Maxwell 0 · Inglis 0
0 (1b)
Match Timeline9 Overs
Over 9Omarzai
1 Wkt3 Runs
2
1
W
Over 8Naib
9 Runs
0
0
4
0
4
1
Over 7Omarzai
4 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
W
W
0
W
Over 6Waqar
6 Runs
0
4
1
0
0
1
Over 5Omarzai
4 Wkt0 Runs
W
0
W
0
W
W
Over 4Zia Ur Rahman
1 Wkt14 Runs
1
4
1
W
4
4
Over 3Farooqi
3 Runs
0
0
0
0
2
1
Over 2Omarzai
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Over 1Farooqi
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Australia vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 world cup • Afganistan won the match by 239 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 315 runs & 15 wickets
Afganistan Top Batter: Zadran — 129 (52b, 12x4, 10x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Hazelwood — 2/51 (4.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Inglis — 25 (13b, 5x4, 0x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Omarzai — 9/4 (3.3 ov)
Best Partnership: Zadran & Ikram — 244 runs (97b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Omarzai (Afganistan) — 258.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 world cup, Australia took on Afganistan on Mar 4, 2026, 04:23 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afganistan won the match by 239 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 315 runs and 15 wickets fall between Afganistan (277/5 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (38/10 in 8.3 overs).

2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (277/5)

Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 277/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 13.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afganistan accumulated 81 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Zadran spearheaded the batting effort with 129 runs off 52 balls (including 12 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate of 248.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Ikram, who contributed 115 runs off 49 deliveries, while Naib added 15 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, Hazelwood led the bowling figures with 2/51 in 4.0 overs (economy 12.75), assisted by Stoinis (2/14 in 1.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (38/10)

Pursuing a target of 278 runs for victory, Australia recorded 38/10 in 8.3 overs at a scoring rate of 4.47 runs per over. Inglis anchored the chase for Australia with 25 runs from 13 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 192.3), alongside Turner who chipped in with 6 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Omarzai delivered a key spell of 9/4 across 3.3 overs at an economy rate of 1.14, while Zia Ur Rahman finished with 1/14 (1.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Zadran and Ikram (Afganistan), who combined for 244 runs off 97 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Gurbaz making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Omarzai (Afganistan) topped the match rankings with 258.0 total points, followed closely by Zadran (181.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Omarzai .