Afghanistan women set to play exhibition match in Australia

On 30th January 2025, an Afghanistan Women’s XI will play a Cricket Without Borders XI in a T20 match at the Junction Oval, Melbourne. It will coincide with the first day of the Day-Night Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

According to a Cricket Australia release, this clash will celebrate women’s cricket and inclusion. The exhibition match will highlight the skill and resilience of the Afghanistan players and the efforts of those who have helped facilitate their inclusion in the community and the game in Australia.

This includes State and Territory Associations, Premier and Community Clubs, and other groups and individuals who have aided their resettlement and provided opportunities to continue playing cricket in Australia. 

The match has been organised in consultation with the Afghanistan women players based in Australia who will participate in the match and other stakeholders, including the Australian Government.

“Many people across cricket and the community have come together to provide support for members of the Afghanistan women’s team since their relocation to Australia, and this match will be a celebration of that work,” CA’s Chief Execution Nick Hockley said. 

“I’m delighted that their ambition to play together will be achieved in this exhibition match, which will be a wonderful addition to the many events around the Day/Night Women’s Ashes Test.”

(Image representative of Afghanistan Women's XI)

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