Despite facing the challenges of war-torn conditions, lack of infrastructure, and political complexities in sports, Afghanistan has exceeded expectations in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the West Indies. Established as an affiliate member of the ICC in 2001, they gained Test status and full ICC membership in 2017.

Fast forward to the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has made a significant impact by advancing to the Super 8 stage and now stands on the brink of reaching the semi-finals after a stunning victory over former champions Australia. This success can be attributed to bold and outstanding individual and team performances. The reasons behind their rapid ascent could be attributed to the format allowing them to showcase their skills or their effective use of recent international exposure through various T20 leagues.