Table of Contents
| India A Squad | Afghanistan A Squad |
|---|---|
| Tilak Varma (C) | Darwish Abdul Rasooli (C) |
| Priyansh Arya | Sediqullah Atal |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | Zubaid Akbari |
| Riyan Parag | Imran Mir |
| Ayush Badoni | Bahir Shah |
| Nishant Sindhu | Ijaz Ahmad Mehri |
| Suryansh Shedge | Mohammad Ishaq (WK) |
| Prabhsimran Singh (WK) | Ikram Alikhil (WK) |
| Kumar Kushagra (WK) | Karim Janat |
| Vipraj Nigam | Shahidullah |
| Yash Thakur | Sharafuddin Ashraf |
| Yudhvir Singh Charak | Farmanullah Safi |
| Anshul Kamboj | Qais Ahmad |
| Arshad Khan | Allah Ghazanfar |
| Anukul Roy | Abdul Rahman Rahmani |
Upcoming Series Venue and All Details
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Tri Nation A Series |
| Fixture | India A vs Afghanistan A |
| Match Venues | Dambulla and Colombo |
| Format | One Day Limited Overs |
| Governing Body | Asian Cricket Council |
Head-to-Head Summary
| Format | Total Matches | India A Wins | Afghanistan A Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 Emerging Formats | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| List A Emerging Formats | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Overall Combined Matches | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Most Memorable Match – The Epic Thriller!
| Aspect | Match Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Edition | ACC Mens T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024 |
| Venue Location | Al Amerat Cricket Ground Muscat |
| Afghanistan A Score | 206 for 4 in 20 overs |
| India A Score | 186 for 7 in 20 overs |
| Top Performer | Sediqullah Atal 83 runs off 52 balls |
| Match Result | Afghanistan A won by 20 runs |
Major Tournament Matches Between Them
| Year | Tournament Edition | Stage | Match Winner | Winning Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Asian Games Men T20 | Final Match | India A | No Result awarded Gold |
| 2024 | Emerging Teams Asia Cup | Semi Final 2 | Afghanistan A | 20 runs |
| 2026 | Tri Nation One Day Series | League Match 2 | India A | 45 runs |
| 2026 | Tri Nation One Day Series | League Match 5 | Afghanistan A | Duckworth Lewis Method |
Best Key Performance Table
| Category | Top India A Performer | Top Afghanistan A Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Top Run Scorer | Tilak Varma | Sediqullah Atal |
| Highest Individual Score | Ruturaj Gaikwad 66 | Sediqullah Atal 83 |
| Most Wickets Taken | Rasikh Dar Salam | Allah Ghazanfar |
| Best Bowling Spell | Rasikh Dar Salam 3 for 25 | Allah Ghazanfar 3 for 14 |
| Primary Wicketkeeper | Prabhsimran Singh | Mohammad Ishaq |
The Battlefield: Tactical Power-Plays & Record Breakers (2025-26)
| Tactical Parameter | India A Performance Matrix | Afghanistan A Performance Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay Run Rate | 7.65 runs per over | 7.20 runs per over |
| Average Powerplay Wickets Lost | 1.1 wickets | 0.9 wickets |
| Boundary Percentage | 15.4 percent | 14.1 percent |
| Dot Ball Percentage | 40.5 percent | 42.8 percent |
| Death Overs Run Rate | 9.15 runs per over | 8.80 runs per over |
The Tactical Edge: Strategic Matchups & Squad Dynamics
| Strategic Arena | India A Tactical Plan | Afghanistan A Tactical Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Top Order Approach | Maximizing fields via Priyansh Arya | Base anchoring via Zubaid Akbari |
| Spin Department | Left arm restrictive line from Anukul Roy | Wrist spin attacking lengths by Qais Ahmad |
| Pace Strategy | Heavy back of length from Anshul Kamboj | Skidding seam variations by Bilal Sami |
| Wicketkeeping Role | Hard hitting middle-order option from Kumar Kushagra | Top order consolidation by Ikram Alikhil |
History Re-Written: Every Record Smashed in the 2025/26 Season
| Record Title | Previous Benchmark | New Achieved Record | Player Responsible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Individual List A Score | 112 runs | 134 runs | Sediqullah Atal |
| Quickest Fifty in A Series | 24 balls | 21 balls | Ramandeep Singh |
| Most Powerplay Sixes | 4 sixes | 6 sixes | Abhishek Sharma |
| Highest Total Versus India A | 285 runs | 349 runs | Afghanistan A Batting |
| Most Dynamic Spin Economy | 4.50 runs per over | 3.85 runs per over | Allah Ghazanfar |
Pace vs. Power: The Brutal Numbers Behind the World’s Fastest Bowlers
| Bowling Metric | Anshul Kamboj | Yudhvir Singh Charak |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Delivery Speed | 138.5 kilometers per hour | 141.2 kilometers per hour |
| Average Release Speed | 134.0 kilometers per hour | 136.5 kilometers per hour |
| Wickets in First Spell | 11 wickets total | 8 wickets total |
| Dot Ball Percentage | 46.2 percent | 42.5 percent |
| Bowling Economy Rate | 5.45 runs per over | 6.12 runs per over |
The Captain’s Gambit: Genius Strategic Moves that Flipped the Game
| Tactical Decision | Tilak Varma Move | Darwish Abdul Rasooli Move |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Change | Bringing off spin inside the fourth over | Delaying premier spinner for dry ball |
| Field Placement | Umbrella ring field for driving mistakes | Deep backward square leg boundary traps |
| Batting Order Shuffle | Sending Ayush Badoni as pinch hitter | Advancing power hitters against old ball |
| Powerplay Matchup | Deploying quick bouncers to top order | Introducing mystery spin against openers |
The “Fortress” Chronicles: Epic Stadium Face-offs & Crowd Dominance (2025-26)
| Ground Venue | Total Match Attendance | Pitch Nature | Dominant Side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium | 12500 spectators | Dry low bounce surface assisting spin | Afghanistan A |
| R Premadasa Stadium Colombo | 18000 spectators | True balanced pitch helping pace units | India A |
| P Sara Oval Colombo | 8500 spectators | Grassy top layer offering movement | India A |
| SSC Ground Colombo | 9000 spectators | Flat tracking strip suitable for batting | Afghanistan A |