Afghanistan A to tour Oman for seven white-ball games in October

Kabul, 2nd October 2023: Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed that the Afghanistan A Team will tour Oman for a two-match One Day and a five-match T20I Series from October 12 to 23 in Muscat, Oman.

The two One Day Matches are scheduled to be played on October 12 and 15, whereas the five T20I matches are slotted between of October 17 to 23 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Turf 1) in Muscat, Oman. 

The Afghanistan and Oman Cricket Boards have taken the decision aiming at promoting the growth of cricket in both countries, and fostering long-term bilateral ties in the future.

“It is a significant achievement for Afghanistan Cricket Board to have played a positive role in the growth and development of cricket in Afghanistan and to have maintained strong bilateral ties with other cricketing nations. We are committed to continuing efforts to expand and improve the game, and hope that all players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills and create good memories during this tour,” Naseeb Khan, the ACB CEO, said.

“Oman remains our close cricketing friend country where cricket has been making significant progress, the same as the game progressed in Afghanistan. The upcoming tour between the two countries is an excellent opportunity to strengthen the relationship between the two nations and promote the growth of cricket in both countries,” he added.

It is considered to be the first time that Oman hosts the Afghanistan A team, which paves the way for more bilateral series between the two teams in the future.

Oman vs Afganistan A Series Schedule: 

1st OD: October 12, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

2nd OD: October 15, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

1st T20I: October 17, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

2nd T20I: October 18, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

3rd T20I: October 20, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

4th T20I: October 21, Al Amerat Cricket Ground

5th T20I: October 23, Al Amerat Cricket Ground