Qatar vs Afghanistan T20I Series: Schedule, Squads, Broadcast and Live Streaming details

The Qatar vs Afghanistan T20I leg marks a historic milestone for both nations, as the Afghans tour Qatar for their first-ever bilateral series. Scheduled from November 8 to 11, 2025, all three matches will be played at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

The series represents more than just competitive cricket – it symbolizes Qatar’s growing presence in the international cricketing landscape while giving Afghanistan another opportunity to fine-tune their T20 setup ahead of major ICC events.

Afghanistan eye dominant start with star-studded lineup

Entering the series as clear favourites, Afghanistan bring with them a blend of world-class talent and emerging prospects. The team will once again rely on their established T20 heavyweights, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, whose spin prowess has troubled top batting lineups across the world.

In the batting department, the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran provide Afghanistan with explosive top-order firepower and finishing ability.

A landmark opportunity for Qatar Cricket

For Qatar, this three-match series is nothing short of monumental. Facing a Full Member nation like Afghanistan on home soil provides an unprecedented platform to measure their progress and gain invaluable experience.

The Qatari squad will look to capitalize on home advantage and deliver competitive performances in front of a rapidly growing cricket fanbase in the region. The exposure against a top-tier team is expected to accelerate the development of Qatar’s emerging cricketers and strengthen their standing within the Asian cricket circuit.

Fixtures 

Saturday, November 8

• 1st T20I – Qatar vs Afghanistan – 5:30 local/ 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST

Sunday, November 9

• 2nd T20I – Qatar vs Afghanistan – 5:30 local/ 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST

Tuesday, November 11

• 3rd T20I – Qatar vs Afghanistan – 5:30 local/ 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST

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Squads

Qatar: Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Zubair Ali, Daniel Archer, Mirza Mohammed Baig, Muhammad Asim, Shariq Munir, Imal Liyanage (wk), Saqlain Arshad (wk), Shahzaib Jamil (wk), Amir Farooq, Arif Nasir Uddin, Muhammad Murad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Owais Ahmed

Afghanistan: Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Mohammad Nabi, Shahidullah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Bashir Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad.

Broadcast and Live Streaming details

Fans can watch all three matches on Sony Sports (TV) and stream them live on the SonyLIV app.

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