Afghanistan's cricket team achieved a remarkable feat on Tuesday, defeating Bangladesh and securing a spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals. This win marks the first time Afghanistan has ever reached the semi-finals of a major ICC tournament.
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Afghanistan's win also resulted in Bangladesh and strong favorites Australia being eliminated from the competition.
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Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, played a crucial captain's role in the team's success. Rashid's all-round performance with both his batting (19 runs) and bowling (4 wickets), lead the team to victory.
The match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh was shortened to 19 overs due to rain. A revised target of 114 runs was set for Bangladesh under the Duckworth-Lewis method. Afghanistan successfully defended the target, winning by 8 runs.
How did Afghanistan celebrate the historic win at T20 World Cup?
The win was a deeply emotional moment for the Afghan team and their fans. Their hard work and dedication paid off, earning them a well-deserved spot in the semi-finals.
What next for Afghanistan cricket team?
Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the first semi-final, while India takes on England in the second. The entire cricket world is excited to see how Afghanistan performs in this historic moment.
What next for Australian cricket team?
Australia, on the other hand, will be going home, assessing what went wrong and what changes need to be made in the team. The team will be on a break from international cricket for over 2 months. They will be touring Scotland after 11 years for a 3 match T20I series, starting September 4.