Who was the winner of the 2005 Afro Asia Cup?

Asia XI claimed the first title in the competition’s history, following a tied series in 2005, with a 3–0 whitewash of the African XI. Asian XI captain Mahela Jayawardene was named player of the tournament for his 217 runs, including a half century and a century, in the three ODIs.

Why was the ODI match not shown on ESPN?

The three ODI and one Twenty20 matches were broadcast live on ESPN, after Nimbus had pulled out from the deal with Asian Cricket Council. The Twenty20 match did not have official status as a Twenty20 international or a regular Twenty20 match.

When was the second Afro Asia Cup played?

The second Afro-Asia Cup was played from 6 June until 10 June 2007, hosted by India. The three ODI and one Twenty20 matches were broadcast live on ESPN, after Nimbus had pulled out from the deal with Asian Cricket Council. The Twenty20 match did not have official status as a Twenty20 international or a regular Twenty20 match.

Is the Asia Cup a regular cricket match?

The Twenty20 match did not have official status as a Twenty20 international or a regular Twenty20 match. Asia XI claimed the first title in the competition’s history, following a tied series in 2005, with a 3–0 whitewash of the African XI.

How many matches have ACC Asia XI played?

As of now, Asia XI had played 7 matches played, the Asian XI have won 4 of them. The team also competed in an Afro-Asia Cup against an Africa XI which was designed as a fund-raiser for the African Cricket Association and the Asian Cricket Council. The Afro-Asian Cup debuted in 2005 and the second tournament was played in 2007.

When did the Asia XI play the rest of the world?

Asia XI and Rest of the world XI played a one Match series in 8 April 2000 as a part of 1999/00 ICC Cricket Week. Their first match resulted in a heavy 112 run loss to the World XI in the Tsunami Appeal match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Who is the highest wicket taker in Asian XI?

Mahela Jayawardene is the highest run-scorer of the Asian XI in the Afro-Asia Cup, with two half-centuries and a century to his name, second to Shaun Pollock, and was named Man of the Series for the 2007 competition. Zaheer Khan tops the list for most wickets with 11.