Men 's international cricket started off with the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier , which saw Hong Kong qualify for the 2018 Asia Cup . The Asia Cup started nine days later and was won by India , who beat Bangladesh in the final . Other highlights included New Zealand beating Pakistan in an away Test series for the first time in 49 years , India winning a Test series against Australia in Australia for the first time ever , and Sri Lanka becoming the first side from Asia to win a Test series against South Africa in South Africa . The last Test match of Bangladesh 's tour of New Zealand was cancelled due to the Christchurch mosque shootings . In March 2019 , Afghanistan won their first Test match , beating Ireland by seven wickets in their one-off Test in India
Christchurch mosque shootings
Christchurch mosque shootings
International cricket in 2018–19