Rashid Khan was the hero as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh within the Tremendous 8s to succeed in the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup, however one incident confirmed that even one of the best gamers have unhealthy moments. Batting first in a tense sport, Rashid Khan got here out to bat along with his group struggling at 93-5, with solely 14 balls left within the innings. So, when Afghanistan did not convert a single run into two, Rashid lashed out at teammate Karim Janat, and angrily threw his bat in the direction of him.
This incident occurred on the third ball of the final over (19.3) of Afghanistan's innings. Rashid's shot went in the direction of the duvet area. Rashid thought a second shot was additionally potential, however Janat despatched the ball again from the center of the pitch.
The Afghanistan captain turned livid and immediately expressed his displeasure by throwing his bat in the direction of Janat after which returned to the crease.
Rashid's anger is comprehensible, because the Afghanistan captain had hit two sixes earlier than the incident, and was desperate to get again on strike. Fortunately, Rashid regained strike a ball later, and ended Afghanistan's innings with a 3rd six.
Rashid Khan threw his bat at his accomplice for not taking the second run. #AfgVsBan, pic.twitter.com/09pobNvCvs
— Fawad Rehman (@fawadrehman) June 25, 2024
Rashid's 19-run knock off simply 10 balls helped Afghanistan submit a rating of 115 runs, making certain their place within the semi-finals.
Afghanistan wanted a win to enter their first semifinal of a significant ICC match. Bangladesh had been cruising in the direction of victory however Rashid modified the sport with the ball.
Rashid derailed Bangladesh's run chase by taking the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh wickets. Afghanistan ultimately gained by 8 runs (as per DLS technique) as Bangladesh had been bowled out for 105.
Afghanistan will tackle South Africa within the first semifinal on the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad on June 27. In the event that they win, they’ll face both India or England within the ultimate of the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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