T20 World Cup 2024: Social media in awe of Afghanistan after historic win; fans bash Aussies
T20 World Cup 2024: Social media in awe of Afghanistan after historic win; fans bash Aussies after bowing out
On perhaps one of the most historic days in cricket, Afghanistan, seen as underdogs in the T20 World Cup, entered the semifinals of the mega tournament. Afghanistan beat Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash on Tuesday India time (June 25) and will play in the semifinal at Australia’s expense. After their win, the internet was in awe of Afghanistan while Australian players were slammed for their early exit.
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Tasked to defend 116 in a rain-affected contest, Afghanistan needed their bowlers to come good as they won the contest in thrilling fashion. While Liton Das (unbeaten 54) carried his bat, it was the Afghanistan bowler’s determination that saw them clinch a place in the last four. Chasing 114 after DLS revised target, apart from Das, only Soumya Sarkar (10) and Towhid Hridoy (14) got into double figures as Bangladesh were bowled out for 105.
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Rashid’s 23/4 was the highlight reel while Naveen-ul-Haq also came good in the death overs with figures of 26/4 as the duo clinched a place in the semis for Afghanistan for the first time in its history.
Afghanistan to meet South Africa
The win for Afghanistan meant they finished in the top two of the Super 8 Group 1 and will now face South Africa for a place in the final. As things stand, Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan are two wins away from winning an improbable T20 World Cup. Their match will take place on Wednesday (Thursday in India) with a win seeing them face either England or India who play in the second semifinal later in the day.
