Beginning in the mid 1800s, Cricket has been widely popular in Afghanistan, though progress on the international level was slow.
The group also included test playing nations Sri Lanka, England and Bangladesh, along with Scotland.
This World Cup was in Round robin format where Afghanistan faced all the other teams which include Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies, but did not manage to claim victory against any national team in the tournament.
This World Cup was in Round robin format where Afghanistan faced all the other teams - Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Netherlands.
In this edition, Afghanistan was able to win four matches against England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Netherlands.