The Afghanistan cricket workforce created historical past within the T20 World Cup 2024 as they defeated former champions Australia by 21 runs in a Tremendous 8 match on Saturday. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 148/6 and bowled out Australia for simply 127 runs in 19.2 overs. It was a special efficiency from the Afghanistan workforce, which normally depends on its spinners. Nevertheless, this time, the quick bowling unit led by Gulbadin Naib introduced an enormous change to the sport and cricket world.
Going through a goal of 149, Glenn Maxwell (59 off 41 balls, six fours, three sixes) stored the Check and ODI champions heading in the right direction for victory till he grew to become Gulbadin's third wicket within the fifteenth over, opening the door for a end result that can preserve the duel for semi-final spots alive forward of the ultimate two matches within the group on Monday.
Gulbadin modified the course of the match by taking 4 wickets for 20 runs in 4 medium-paced overs and Australia suffered its first defeat by the hands of the Afghan workforce in a senior worldwide match. The whole workforce was all out for 127 runs with 4 balls remaining within the match.
Talking on the prize distribution ceremony after the match, Naib first thanked God and couldn’t cease smiling throughout the interview as he tried to grasp the historic second for Afghanistan cricket.
He mentioned, “Thank Allah. Now we have waited for a very long time. This can be a large second for our nation and our individuals. I’ve no phrases to say, however due to the followers who supported us in our profession and cricket journey. I discovered how one can bowl from the batting innings. Because of Rashid for trusting me. It’s a complete workforce effort, Rahmanullah, Zadran and Naveen additionally stored the momentum. Thank God we lastly beat Australia. This can be a large achievement for Afghanistan, we have now achieved many issues within the final ten years, however this can be a large achievement. Within the final World Cup we carried out nicely and on this World Cup we additionally beat New Zealand.”
He mentioned, “Australia is a champion workforce, so this can be a large match for us. We’re fortunate to have such a workforce and administration. (Bangladesh's subsequent match will likely be on this floor) Firstly of the match, we centered on every sport. Every sport is necessary for us. Bangladesh is an effective workforce, we will relaxation tomorrow after which give it some thought.” He additionally gave a private message to his followers together with congratulating them in Pashto.
Earlier, Pat Cummins took his second hat-trick in two matches as Afghanistan misplaced momentum after a hundred-run partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran and have been restricted to 148 for six.
Each groups are on two factors after two matches – Australia face Group One leaders India of their remaining match whereas Afghanistan tackle Bangladesh, who’ve misplaced each their Tremendous Eight matches.
With AFP inputs
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