Afghanistan vs Nepal — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Afghanistan won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Afghanistan took on Nepal on Oct 12, 2025, 11:37 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 193 runs and 12 wickets fall between Nepal (96/10 in 20.0 overs) and Afghanistan (97/2 in 10.3 overs).
2. Nepal Innings Breakdown (96/10)
Batting in the first innings, Nepal finished on 96/10 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Nepal accumulated 19 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Dipendra Singh Airee spearheaded the batting effort with 25 runs off 23 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 108.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Karan KC, who contributed 18 runs off 22 deliveries, while Anil Shah added 16 (19b). The bowling side conceded 12 extra runs (wides: 10, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 3/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by Noor Ahmed (3/27 in 4.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (97/2)
Pursuing a target of 97 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 97/2 in 10.3 overs at a scoring rate of 9.24 runs per over. Rahmanullah Gurbaz anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 52 runs from 39 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 133.3), alongside Huzratullah Zazai who chipped in with 40 off 19 balls. Defending the total, Chris delivered a key spell of 1/19 across 3.3 overs at an economy rate of 5.43, while Kushal Bhurtel finished with 1/15 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Huzratullah Zazai (Afghanistan), who combined for 75 runs off 41 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 5 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, with Rashid Khan 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 154.0 total points, followed closely by Noor Ahmed (149.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rashid Khan.