AFG vs BAN: In a thrilling encounter at the ICC T20 World Cup, Afghanistan secured a momentous 8-run victory over Bangladesh to qualify for their first-ever World Cup semifinal. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan set target of 116 runs, finishing their innings at 115/5 in 20 overs.
GOING TO THE SEMI-FINALS 🤯
Afghanistan defeat Bangladesh in a thriller 📲https://t.co/Jpe4CazJFY#T20WorldCup #AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/3GLYcoXWtk
— ICC (@ICC) June 25, 2024
Bangladesh faced an uphill battle in their chase and struggled from the outset, losing wickets at crucial junctures. Litton Das battled valiantly with an unbeaten 54 off 49 balls, but lacked support from the other end as Bangladesh faltered against Afghanistan’s disciplined bowling attack.
Rashid Khan starred with the ball for Afghanistan, claiming a decisive 4-wicket haul for just 23 runs in his 4 overs. Naveen-ul-Haq (4/26) provided crucial breakthroughs and wrapped up the tail.
Also Read: Rohit Sharma Inspires India To T20 World Cup Semis With 24-Run Win vs Australia
The Afghan fielding was exceptional, applying pressure throughout Bangladesh’s innings and ensuring no easy runs were conceded. The victory marked a historic achievement for Afghanistan cricket, as they celebrated a breakthrough into the semifinals of a major ICC tournament for the first time. With this, the Aussies are now out of the tournament.
With this impressive win, Afghanistan now looks forward to facing South Africa in the semifinals, continuing their remarkable journey in international cricket.
Also Read: IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma Joins Elusive List With Fifty Against The Aussies
