Organizers say matches will be played at two premier Dubai venues: the ICC Academy Oval and the Sevens Stadium.

Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 202 for 9 in their 50 overs.

Another Afghan athlete, Mohammad Jafar Soltani, won a bronze medal in the wushu category.

Earlier, Afghanistan’s bowlers had put in a stellar collective effort to bundle out India A for 161 in 42.3 overs.

Sent in to bat, Afghanistan A posted a competitive total of 140 for 6 from their 20 overs.

Sultani secured his spot in the semifinals by overcoming the Saudi fighter in the quarterfinal round.

After three intense rounds, he emerged victorious with a narrow 29-28 decision.

Batting first after winning the toss, Afghanistan posted a total of 149 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.

In the match held in Riyadh, Afghanistan was defeated with set scores of 25–15, 25–16, and 25–17.