Afghanistan delivered a controlled and clinical performance in the Qatar National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard on November 11, 2025, at Doha’s West End Park International Cricket Stadium. Despite being reduced to 21/2 early in their innings, Afghanistan recovered brilliantly to post 149/8, before restricting Qatar to 124/7 — a 25-run victory that underlined the gulf in class between the two sides.
The turning point of this Afghanistan Vs Qatar encounter was undoubtedly Darwish Rasooli’s breathtaking 66 off 37 balls, which single-handedly steadied Afghanistan’s innings after an early wobble. Qatar fought with spirit, with Owais Ahmed’s stunning hat-trick in the final over keeping their fans briefly excited, but Afghanistan’s bowling attack — led by the miserly Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar (1/9 from 4 overs) — proved far too tight for Qatar to chase down the total. The Qatar Vs Afghanistan contest was decided well before the final delivery.
Quick Match Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Only T20I – Afghanistan in Qatar 2025/26 |
| Date | Tuesday, 11 November 2025 (Day/Night) |
| Venue | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha |
| Toss | Afghanistan won – elected to bat first |
| Result | Afghanistan won by 25 runs |
| Player of the Match | Darwish Rasooli (AFG) – 66 off 37 balls |
| Umpires | Abdul Jabbar, Muhammad Usman |
| Match Referee | Aminul Islam |
| T20I No. | 3571 |
Match Summary Table
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Run Rate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 149 | 8 | 20.0 | 7.45 | Won by 25 runs |
| Qatar (QAT) | 124 | 7 | 20.0 | 6.20 | Lost |
The AFG vs QAT contest followed a predictable pattern once Rasooli got going. Afghanistan, despite losing two wickets in the first three overs, built small but vital partnerships through the middle overs. Qatar’s chase never truly gained momentum — they were 40/4 inside 8 overs and were always chasing the game from that point. The final over provided the only real drama, with Owais Ahmed registering a hat-trick, but by then Qatar needed 26 from the last over and the result was already settled.
Afghanistan Batting Highlights – 149/8 in 20 Overs
Afghanistan Innings Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubaid Akbari | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | b MM Baig |
| Imran | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 | c D Archer b M Ikramullah |
| Darwish Rasooli (C) | 66 | 37 | 6 | 4 | 178.37 | b MRM Zaman |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | 6 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 31.57 | c ZU Ali b MRM Zaman |
| Mohammad Ishaq (WK) | 22 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 78.57 | b O Ahmed |
| Farmanullah | 12 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 120.00 | c D Archer b O Ahmed |
| Nangeyalia Kharote | 23 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 191.67 | Not Out |
| Qais Ahmad | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c S Ahmed b O Ahmed |
| Allah Ghazanfar | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | st I Liyanage b O Ahmed |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 600.00 | Not Out |
| Bilal Sami | DNB | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — | (w-4, lb-1) |
| Total | 149/8 | — | — | — | 7.45 | 20.0 Overs |
Fall of Wickets: 4-1 (Zubaid Akbari, 0.2), 21-2 (Imran, 3.1), 56-3 (Ijaz Ahmadzai, 8.4), 97-4 (Darwish Rasooli, 14.2), 113-5 (Farmanullah, 16.4), 143-6 (Mohammad Ishaq, 19.3), 143-7 (Qais Ahmad, 19.4), 143-8 (Allah Ghazanfar, 19.5)
Darwish Rasooli’s innings was the backbone of the Qatar National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard. After Afghanistan lost two wickets for just 21 runs in the powerplay, Rasooli took centre stage and played with incredible authority, striking 6 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 178. He put on a 41-run partnership with Mohammad Ishaq (22 off 28) for the 5th wicket before departing for 66. Nangeyalia Kharote’s explosive cameo of 23 off just 12 balls (2×4, 2×6) in the death overs gave Afghanistan the finishing push they needed. The last two wickets fell in a hat-trick by Owais Ahmed, limiting Afghanistan to 149 — still 6 runs more than what Qatar could manage.
Afghanistan Bowling Figures – Qatar Innings
Qatar Innings Scorecard
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubair Ali | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c F Safi b AM Ghazanfar |
| Shariq Munir | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 200.00 | c I Mir b B Sami |
| Imal Liyanage (WK) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | Hit Wicket b AD Ahmadzai |
| Mohammad Ahnaff | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 | c AM Ghazanfar b AD Ahmadzai |
| Muhammad Asim | 19 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 111.76 | b Q Ahmad |
| Mirza Mohammed Baig (C) | 26 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 123.81 | c AD Ahmadzai b F Safi |
| Shahzaib Jamil Ahmed | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75.00 | c AD Ahmadzai b F Safi |
| Muhammad Ikramullah | 15 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 65.22 | Not Out |
| Daniel Archer | 17 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 121.43 | Not Out |
| Owais Ahmed | DNB | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mujeeb ur Rehman Zaman | DNB | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | 10 | — | — | — | — | (b-1, lb-5, w-4) |
| Total | 124/7 | — | — | — | 6.20 | 20.0 Overs |
Fall of Wickets: 0-1 (Zubair Ali, 0.5), 7-2 (Shariq Munir, 1.3), 26-3 (Imal Liyanage, 5.1), 40-4 (Mohammad Ahnaff, 7.4), 74-5 (Muhammad Asim, 12.4), 79-6 (Shahzaib Jamil, 13.3), 86-7 (Mirza Baig, 13.6)
Afghanistan Bowling Figures
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allah Ghazanfar | 4.0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Bilal Sami | 4.0 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
| Zubaid Akbari | 2.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6.50 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | 4.0 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 6.50 |
| Qais Ahmad | 3.0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 |
| Farmanullah Safi | 3.0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 6.33 |
Allah Ghazanfar was simply untouchable, conceding just 9 runs from 4 overs including a maiden — an economy of 2.25 that completely strangled Qatar’s chase. He set the tone early. Farmanullah Safi (2/19) was the most incisive wicket-taker in the middle overs, removing both Shahzaib Jamil and Mirza Baig in quick succession. Once Qatar’s captain Baig was gone for 26 at the end of over 13, the game was effectively over. Abdullah Ahmadzai’s 2/26 provided additional control in the death, and Qatar’s remaining batters — though watchful — could never build the partnerships needed in this Afg vs Qat clash.
Qatar Bowling Figures
Qatar Bowling (Afghanistan Innings)
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirza Mohammed Baig | 3.0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.67 |
| Shariq Munir | 2.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Mujeeb ur Rehman Zaman | 4.0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 4.50 |
| Muhammad Ikramullah | 2.0 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 11.00 |
| Owais Ahmed | 4.0 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 7.25 |
| Daniel Archer | 2.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Muhammad Asim | 3.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 |
Owais Ahmed was Qatar’s shining light — his 4/29 including a stunning hat-trick in the 20th over (dismissing Mohammad Ishaq, Qais Ahmad, and Allah Ghazanfar off successive balls) was the highlight of the bowling effort. Mujeeb ur Rehman Zaman was effective and economical with 2/18, dismissing Darwish Rasooli to provide what briefly seemed like a breakthrough moment. Qatar’s bowling was far more disciplined than their batting — if only their batters could stay in the crease as long as their bowlers could hold a line.
Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss Impact: Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first — a smart decision on a pitch that offered early assistance to bowlers. As Rasooli himself said post-match, “We thought 160-170 can be a very tough one to chase on this wicket.” Even though Afghanistan fell 10-20 runs short of that goal, 149 proved more than sufficient.
Powerplay Momentum (Overs 1–6): Afghanistan were nervous early, losing Zubaid Akbari off the second ball and Imran by over 3. Qatar’s bowlers were accurate in the powerplay. Rasooli came in at 3 and rebuilt with patience before accelerating. Qatar’s opening batters were even worse — they were 26/3 inside 5 overs.
Middle Overs Turning Point: Rasooli and Ijaz Ahmadzai steadied the innings with a 35-run partnership before Ijaz got bogged down (6 off 19). The real momentum shift came when Rasooli upped the ante from over 10 onwards, blasting boundaries at will against everything Qatar threw at him.
Death Overs Drama: Owais Ahmed’s hat-trick in the final over was a jaw-dropping moment — he removed Mohammad Ishaq, Qais Ahmad, and Allah Ghazanfar off three consecutive deliveries. Three wickets for just 6 runs to end the Afghanistan innings. He finished with 4/29 — a remarkable effort.
Qatar’s Chase Collapse: Ghazanfar’s first over set the tone for Qatar’s chase — dot balls, no scoring pressure on the bowlers, frustration for batters. Qatar were 40/4 after 7.4 overs and the game was essentially gone. The 5th wicket partnership between Baig and Asim offered brief hope (a 34-run stand), but once both were dismissed inside over 14, the tail could not hope to score at nearly 13 an over.
Pitch/Conditions: The surface was a flat track with average pace. Batting was possible but not easy, and the ball gripped enough to make spinners dangerous. The night conditions with a slight dew factor helped the chasing team marginally but not enough to offset the skill gap.
Key Stats Comparison Table
| Metric | Afghanistan (AFG) | Qatar (QAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 149/8 | 124/7 |
| Extras | 5 (w-4, lb-1) | 10 (b-1, lb-5, w-4) |
| Boundaries (4s) | 13 | 5 |
| Sixes (6s) | 9 | 6 |
| Run Rate | 7.45 | 6.20 |
| Top Scorer | Darwish Rasooli – 66 (37) | Mirza Baig – 26 (21) |
| Best Bowler | Owais Ahmed – 4/29 | Allah Ghazanfar – 1/9 |
| Powerplay Score | 21/2 (Overs 1–6) | 26/3 (Overs 1–6) |
| Highest Partnership | 41 – Rasooli & Ishaq (5th wkt) | 34 – Baig & Asim (5th wkt) |
This Qatar National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard data tells the story clearly. Afghanistan hit twice as many fours and 50% more sixes. Their run rate was superior, and the run gap of 25 runs is a fair reflection of how dominant they were. Qatar simply lacked a batter who could play the Darwish Rasooli role for them.
Complete Series Snapshot – Afghanistan in Qatar 2025/26
Match 1 – Practice Match | November 8, 2025
Afghanistan A won by 65 runs
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan A | 173 | 4 | 20.0 | 8.65 |
| Qatar | 108 | All Out | 18.3 | 5.83 |
Top Performers:
- Afghanistan A – Darwish Rasooli: 60* (52), Nangeyalia Kharote: 48* (20), Mohammad Ishaq: 33 (29)
- Qatar – Mokbul Ahammed: 14 (19), Muhammad Murad: 9 (10)
- Afghanistan Bowling – Bilal Sami: 3/—, Qais Ahmad: multiple wickets
- Qatar Bowling – Mujeeb ur Rehman Zaman: 2 wickets
Afghanistan A were simply too powerful. Qatar collapsed dramatically, losing all 10 wickets for 108 runs, never truly getting a meaningful partnership going.
Match 2 – Practice Match | November 10, 2025
Afghanistan A won by 20 runs
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | RR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan A | 155 | 5 | 20.0 | 7.75 |
| Qatar | 135 | 8 | 20.0 | 6.75 |
Top Performers:
- Afghanistan A – Imran: 50 (40), Darwish Rasooli: 28 (16), Mohammad Ishaq: 32 (18)
- Qatar – Zubair Ali: 52 (53), Shahzaib Jamil: 18 (12), Zeeshan Haider: 23 (16)
- Afghanistan A Bowling – Allah Ghazanfar: 2/14, Abdullah Ahmadzai: 3/11
- Qatar Bowling – Muhammad Ikramullah: 3/28, Owais Ahmed: 1/11
This was Qatar’s best batting display of the series. Zubair Ali’s 52 off 53 gave their innings stability. Ghazanfar and Ahmadzai were once again the standout bowlers for Afghanistan A.
Match 3 – Only Official T20I | November 11, 2025
Afghanistan won by 25 runs (Full scorecard above)
Series Summary
| Match | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Practice Match 1 | Nov 8, 2025 | Afghanistan A won by 65 runs |
| Practice Match 2 | Nov 10, 2025 | Afghanistan A won by 20 runs |
| Only T20I | Nov 11, 2025 | Afghanistan won by 25 runs |
Afghanistan went 3/3 across the full tour, winning every match. Qatar showed improvement game-by-game, which is a silver lining.
Head-to-Head Analysis – Afghanistan Vs Qatar
Overall T20I Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total T20Is Played | 3 |
| Afghanistan Wins | 3 |
| Qatar Wins | 0 |
| Tied/N-R | 0 |
| Afghanistan Win % | 100% |
| Highest Team Total (AFG) | 173/4 (Practice Match 1, Nov 2025) |
| Highest Team Total (QAT) | 135/8 (Practice Match 2, Nov 2025) |
| Largest Margin of Win | 65 runs (Practice Match 1) |
Historical Rivalry
Afghanistan and Qatar have had limited cricketing encounters at the international level. This November 2025 Afghanistan tour of Qatar represented one of the most significant moments in bilateral cricket between these two nations — both are ICC Full Members on vastly different trajectories.
Afghanistan’s Cricket Journey: Afghanistan became an ICC Full Member in 2017 and has since become one of the most exciting cricket nations on the planet. They have upset major Test nations, produced world-class T20 talents like Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, and Mujeeb ur Rehman, and their domestic structure is rapidly maturing. Darwish Rasooli’s captaincy on this tour was tactically astute and led by example.
Qatar’s Cricket Journey: Qatar joined the ICC in 1999 and plays as an Associate Member. They regularly participate in ACC regional events and ICC T20 World Cup qualifying rounds. Hosting Afghanistan — a Full Member side — was a statement of intent for their cricketing ambitions. While the results went against them in all three matches on this tour, the quality of players like Owais Ahmed (who took a T20I hat-trick) and Mirza Baig give them genuine hope.
Key Trend in the Rivalry: In every match between the two sides, Afghanistan’s batting depth and world-class bowling combination has proven too strong. Qatar can compete in patches but are unable to sustain pressure over 20 overs. The Afghanistan Vs Qatar head-to-head is 3-0 in favour of Afghanistan, though Qatar’s performance in Practice Match 2 (135/8 in response to 155) suggests they are narrowing the gap.
What to Watch Going Forward: Future Qatar Vs Afghanistan encounters, particularly in ICC qualifying tournaments, will be interesting. If Qatar can develop players like Owais Ahmed further and bring some consistency to their batting, they could mount a challenge in the future.
Conclusion
In what was the only official T20I of the Qatar Vs Afghanistan series, Afghanistan produced a composed and professional performance to record a convincing 25-run victory. Darwish Rasooli’s Player of the Match performance (66 off 37) and Ghazanfar’s miserly spell (1/9 in 4 overs) were the defining contributions of the match. Owais Ahmed’s hat-trick was Qatar’s one moment of genuine quality, but it came too late to alter the result.
For Qatar, the series including the two practice matches will be a valuable learning experience. Hosting a side of Afghanistan’s calibre at home, competing respectably in the limited-over format, and unearthing a talent like Owais Ahmed are all positives for their cricket ecosystem. For Afghanistan, the win confirms their continued growth as one of Asia’s top associate-turned-full-member nations.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What was the final score in the Qatar National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?
A: Afghanistan scored 149/8 in 20 overs. Qatar were bowled out for 124/7 in 20 overs. Afghanistan won by 25 runs.
Q: Who was the Player of the Match in the Afghanistan Vs Qatar T20I?
A: Darwish Rasooli (Afghanistan) was named Player of the Match for his innings of 66 off 37 balls.
Q: Who scored the most runs in the Qatar Vs Afghanistan T20I?
A: Darwish Rasooli top-scored with 66 runs off 37 balls (6×4, 4×6, SR: 178.37).
Q: Who took the most wickets in the Afg vs Qat T20I?
A: Owais Ahmed (Qatar) took 4 wickets for 29 runs, including a remarkable hat-trick in the final over. For Afghanistan, Farmanullah Safi and Abdullah Ahmadzai each took 2 wickets.
Q: Did Owais Ahmed really take a hat-trick in this match?
A: Yes. Owais Ahmed took three wickets in three consecutive balls in the 20th over — dismissing Mohammad Ishaq (19.3), Qais Ahmad (19.4), and Allah Ghazanfar (19.5). This was a hat-trick, though it came with Afghanistan already at 143 and unable to alter the result.
Q: What was the turning point of the Qatar National Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard contest?
A: The turning point was Darwish Rasooli’s counterattack from over 5 onwards. He rescued Afghanistan from 21/2 and built the innings to a competitive total. Qatar’s reply started even worse at 26/3 inside 5 overs, and the match was never in serious doubt after that.
Q: Who won the toss in the Afg vs Qat T20I?
A: Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q: What venue hosted the Qatar Vs Afghanistan T20I?
A: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha, Qatar.
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