ASIA CUP 2022: The much-anticipated schedule for the next Asia Cup 2022 was revealed by the Asian Cricket Council on August 2. On August 27, the main event is scheduled to begin. The competition’s grand finals will take place on September 11 in the meantime. The competition will follow the T20 format.
The Asia Cup will inarguably assist the contending teams’ ICC T20 World Cup prep. The famed T20 tournament will take place in Australia later this year. Without a doubt, 2022 appears to be a busy year for cricket. Those who get to watch these teams play against one another are in for a fascinating experience.
Sri Lanka is hosting the main event in the United Arab Emirates. On August 27, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will play in the tournament’s opening match. Six teams will compete in the main event. The teams will also be split into two groups, each with three teams.
For the sixth and final slot in the 2022 Asia Cup, four countries will compete in the qualifiers. The UAE, Kuwait, Singapore, and Hong Kong will compete for the last Group A spot. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are in Group B.
Afghanistan’s Overall Record at the Asia Cup: Check It Out
At the moment, one of the emerging cricketing nations is Afghanistan. It goes without saying that they are eager to establish themselves as a recognized cricket nation. Their astronomical rise has been nothing short of sensational without a shadow of a doubt. It will be intriguing to see how they develop in the upcoming years.
In major cricket competitions around the world, a number of Afghan players are steadily developing themselves. The majority of them have already achieved elite cricket status. Others, meanwhile, are moving forward towards a better future by following in the footsteps of their forebears.
Afghanistan has subsequently taken part in every Asia Cup competition since making its debut in 2014. They have participated in three tournaments so far, and this will be their fourth straight competition.
They are still expected to contend for the title despite never having won the competition. Their best result to date has been a berth in the Super Four. However, as they say, there is always space for improvement.
Afghanistan has taken part in 9 ODI games at the Asia Cup so far. With 3 wins and 6 losses, they have an average win ratio of 33.33. Nevertheless, progress is anticipated with time.
In the T20I format, they have played three games, winning two and losing one. It goes without saying that they will work to improve their efficiency in the contest.