Qatar Hosts Historic T20 Series Against Afghanistan Starting November 8

Doha, Qatar – Qatar will play its first-ever T20 cricket series against Afghanistan from November 8 to 11, marking a significant milestone for the country’s cricket. This is Afghanistan’s first bilateral series to be played in Qatar, bringing added excitement to the event.

Afghanistan enters the series as strong favorites. The team recently displayed impressive form with a clean sweep over Zimbabwe and is using this series to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. The first T20I will kick off at 8 pm IST on November 8 at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium.

The T20I series will not be broadcasted in India, but fans can access the online livestream on the Fancode app and website, with an official announcement from Fancode expected soon.

This series is about more than just competition. It symbolizes Qatar’s growing presence in international cricket and offers Afghanistan a chance to refine their T20 strategy ahead of major ICC events. Key players for Afghanistan include Mohammad Nabi and explosive batsmen like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, who will be crucial in the matches.

For Qatar, facing a full ICC member nation like Afghanistan is monumental. The Qatari squad aims to utilize home ground advantage to deliver competitive matches and gain valuable experience for their emerging team. This exposure is expected to bolster Qatar’s standing in the Asian cricket circuit.

Fans can watch all three matches on Sony Sports and stream them live on the SonyLIV app, as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await this landmark series for both teams.