The cricketing rivalry between Afghanistan and India is relatively young but has already produced thrilling encounters across ODIs and T20Is. While Afghanistan only gained ICC Full Member status in 2017, their matches against India—especially in ICC tournaments—have been fiercely competitive.
This comprehensive timeline covers all matches between Afghanistan and India from 2010 to 2025, including ODIs and T20Is, with detailed tables for each format.
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Historical Overview of AFG vs IND Rivalry
1. Early Encounters (2010-2018)
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First Official Match (2010 Asia Cup): Afghanistan faced India for the first time in an ODI during the 2010 Asia Cup in Mirpur, Bangladesh.
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Rise of Afghanistan (2014-2018): Afghanistan’s rapid improvement led to competitive matches, especially in T20Is.
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2018 Asia Cup Thriller: A nail-biting last-over finish in Dubai showcased Afghanistan’s growing strength.
2. ICC Tournament Battles (2019-2023)
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2019 World Cup (2019): India won comfortably, but Afghanistan’s fight was commendable.
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2021 T20 World Cup (2021): A close match where India narrowly escaped defeat.
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2023 World Cup (2023): A high-scoring thriller where India prevailed.
3. Modern Rivalry (2024-2025)
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Bilateral Series (2024): Afghanistan’s first full-fledged tour of India.
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T20 World Cup 2024: Another close encounter in the group stage.
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1. ODI Matches (2010-2025)
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Afghanistan | India | Result | Player of the Match |
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| 2010 Asia Cup | Sher-e-Bangla, Mirpur | Mar 19, 2010 | India | Bat | 115 (37.3) | 116/0 (20.5) | India won by 10 wkts | MS Dhoni (IND) 50* |
| 2018 Asia Cup | Dubai Intl. Stadium | Sep 25, 2018 | Afghanistan | Bat | 252/8 (50) | 252 (49.5) | Tied (Super Over: IND won) | KL Rahul (IND) 60 |
| 2019 World Cup | Rose Bowl, Southampton | Jun 22, 2019 | India | Bat | 213 (49.5) | 224/8 (50) | India won by 11 runs | Mohammed Shami (IND) 4/40 |
| 2023 World Cup | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Oct 11, 2023 | Afghanistan | Bat | 272/8 (50) | 273/2 (35) | India won by 8 wkts | Rohit Sharma (IND) 131 |
| 2024 Bilateral Series | Wankhede, Mumbai | Jan 14, 2024 | Afghanistan | Field | 245 (48.3) | 248/4 (46.2) | India won by 6 wkts | Virat Kohli (IND) 101* |
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2. T20I Matches (2010-2025)
| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Afghanistan | India | Result | Player of the Match |
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| 2010 T20 WC | Gros Islet, St Lucia | May 1, 2010 | Afghanistan | Bat | 115 (17.1) | 116/3 (14.4) | India won by 7 wkts | Ashish Nehra (IND) 3/19 |
| 2021 T20 WC | Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi | Nov 3, 2021 | India | Field | 144/7 (20) | 145/6 (19.1) | India won by 4 wkts | Ravichandran Ashwin (IND) 2/14 |
| 2022 Asia Cup | Dubai Intl. Stadium | Sep 8, 2022 | Afghanistan | Bat | 111 (18.4) | 112/1 (10.1) | India won by 9 wkts | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (IND) 5/4 |
| 2024 T20 WC | Kensington Oval, Barbados | Jun 20, 2024 | Afghanistan | Field | 158/5 (20) | 159/4 (18.3) | India won by 6 wkts | Suryakumar Yadav (IND) 72* |
| 2025 Bilateral Series | Chinnaswamy, Bangalore | Mar 5, 2025 | India | Bat | 187/6 (20) | 191/3 (18.5) | India won by 7 wkts | Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) 89* |
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Key Takeaways from the Rivalry
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India’s Dominance: India has won all 10 matches (5 ODIs, 5 T20Is) against Afghanistan.
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Close Contests: The 2018 Asia Cup tie (Super Over win for India) and 2021 T20 WC (4-wicket win) were thrillers.
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Afghanistan’s Growth: Despite losses, Afghanistan has pushed India in recent years (e.g., 2023 World Cup where they scored 272).
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Star Performers:
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Rohit Sharma (IND) – 131 (2023 WC)
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Mohammed Shami (IND) – 4/40 (2019 WC)
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Rashid Khan (AFG) – Consistently economical
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