Afghanistan Schedule and Squad in T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan will compete in Group D of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 alongside South Africa, New Zealand, Canada and the United Arab Emirates, making it one of the most challenging groups in the tournament. Led by Rashid Khan, Afghanistan will once again bank on their world-class spin attack and experienced all-rounders to counter strong batting line-ups. Key group-stage clashes against South Africa and New Zealand are expected to be decisive in shaping Afghanistan’s chances of advancing to the knockout rounds.

Afghanistan Upcoming Matches in T20 World Cup 2026

4th Match, Group D · Chennai, MA Chidambaram Stadium

New Zealand Afghanistan

Match starts at Feb 08, 11am IST 11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL

13th Match, Group D · Ahmedabad, Narendra Modi Stadium

South Africa Afghanistan

Match starts at Feb 11, 11am IST 11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL

28th Match, Group D · Delhi, Arun Jaitley Stadium

Afghanistan United Arab Emirates

Match starts at Feb 16, 11am IST 11am IST | 10:30am PKT | 12:30am EST | 5:30am GMT | 11am LOCAL

39th Match, Group D · Chennai, MA Chidambaram Stadium

Afghanistan Canada

Match starts at Feb 19, 7pm IST 7pm IST | 6:30pm PKT | 8:30am EST | 1:30pm GMT | 7pm LOCAL

Updated Squad of Afghanistan for T20 World Cup

Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, and Ibrahim Zadran form the core of Afghanistan’s batting unit, combining youth and consistency at the top. The all-round strength is led by Rashid Khan (Captain), whose bowling all-round brilliance and leadership define the side, supported by experienced campaigners Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib, alongside Shahidullah Kamal and the in-form Azmatullah Omarzai. The wicket-keeping duties are handled by aggressive batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mohammad Ishaq. Afghanistan’s bowling attack is further strengthened by quality spin and pace through Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and left-arm quick Fazalhaq Farooqi, with additional support from Abdullah Ahmadzai and Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, giving the team depth and variety.

Rashid Khan (Captain), Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi