MGXI vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T20 WC GROUP B • Afghanistan won the match by 64 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T20 WC GROUP B, MGXI took on Afghanistan on Apr 10, 2026, 07:26 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 64 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 142 runs and 20 wickets fall between Afghanistan (103/10 in 14.0 overs) and MGXI (39/10 in 10.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (103/10)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 103/10 from 14.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.36 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 37 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Mujeeb Ur Rahman spearheaded the batting effort with 30 runs off 14 balls (including 1 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 214.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Rashid Khan, who contributed 23 runs off 18 deliveries, while Ibrahim Zadran added 14 (12b). The bowling side conceded 5 extra runs (wides: 4, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Amin Faruqi led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 3.0 overs (economy 8.00), assisted by Roshaan Wali Mudassir (2/2 in 1.0 overs).
3. MGXI Chase & Second Innings Summary (39/10)
Pursuing a target of 104 runs for victory, MGXI recorded 39/10 in 10.0 overs at a scoring rate of 3.90 runs per over. Salman Jawaid anchored the chase for MGXI with 15 runs from 20 balls (0 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 75.0), alongside Haroon Salman who chipped in with 10 off 9 balls. Defending the total, Noor Ahmad delivered a key spell of 4/8 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 2.67, while Rashid Khan finished with 3/6 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman (Afghanistan), who combined for 27 runs off 15 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 15 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Rahmanullah 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—Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 139.0 total points, followed closely by Noor Ahmad (137.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rashid Khan.