The Rise and Decline of Afghanistan T20 | Can They Make a Comeback?

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:57:44 +0000

⁣Is Afghanistan really the second-best T20 team in Asia anymore?
Or has their golden era already started fading away?

In this in-depth analysis, we break down the rise, peak, and recent decline of Afghanistan in T20 cricket — from giant-killers in the 2023 ODI World Cup and semi-finalists of the 2024 T20 World Cup to a team struggling to win crunch matches in 2025–2026.

At one point, Afghanistan were beating England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Bangladesh, and were being called Asia’s second-strongest T20 team after India. Rashid Khan’s spin, Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s explosive batting, and a fearless team mindset made them one of the most dangerous sides in world cricket.

But the last 18 months tell a different story.

From losses against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup, to defeats against New Zealand and South Africa in the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan’s win-loss ratio, batting numbers, and bowling impact have all declined. Even Rashid Khan’s economy rate has gone up, and pressure situations continue to expose the team’s biggest weakness: crumbling in crunch moments.

In this video, we explore:

* Why Afghanistan are no longer Asia’s second-best T20 team
* How their performance dropped after the 2024 T20 World Cup
* The real impact of political instability and international tensions
* How cancelled series, boycotts, and financial pressure affected the team
* Whether league cricket money is hurting or helping Afghan players
* Why Afghanistan keep collapsing under pressure in close matches
* The truth behind Gurbaz’s and Rashid Khan’s pressure performances
* And most importantly: Is this the end, or just the start of a comeback?

This is not just about cricket stats. This is about mindset, pressure, politics, injuries, fatigue, and expectations—and how all of them shape a team’s destiny.

Afghanistan have always been a team that refuses to give up. And history shows that they often come back stronger after setbacks.

So the big question remains:
Has Afghanistan’s T20 golden era ended, or is a new chapter about to begin?

Watch till the end for the complete breakdown.

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