T20 world cup semi final : In the semifinals of the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has ousted Australia. In the semis, India will face England, and Afghanistan will meet South Africa head-on.
Afghanistan won the toss and set Bangladesh a target of 116 runs. Due to rain, one over was reduced. Then Bangladesh had a target of 114 runs in 19 overs.
In St. Vincent Stadium, under the captaincy of Rashid Khan, Afghanistan’s team made history. Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh and secured a place in the semifinals of the World Cup for the first time in history.
With Afghanistan’s win, Australia’s hopes of reaching the semifinals have ended. T20 world cup semi final; In the three matches of Super 8, Australia only managed one win and has 2 points. Afghanistan won 2 matches and secured entry into the semifinals with 4 points.
Report and match highlights as Afghanistan create history by qualifying for the semi-finals of the Men's #T20WorldCup for the first time 😯https://t.co/7oRWwNzN8Q
— ICC (@ICC) June 25, 2024
T20 world cup semi final : Now, on June 27 at 6 AM in Trinidad, Afghanistan will face South Africa in the semifinals. On the same day, Team India will play against England at 8 PM in Guyana.
After defeating Bangladesh, Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan celebrated with his teammate Gulbadin Naib.
Today, in the match against Bangladesh, Rashid Khan won the toss and decided to bat first. Afghanistan set a target of 115 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored the highest with 43 runs.
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Bangladesh’s team kept losing wickets continuously while chasing. Liton Das was the only one fighting alone. Liton scored 54 runs, but no other batsman could stay on the crease. Bangladesh’s team was all out for 105 runs.
Afghanistan’s bowler Naveen-ul-Haq took 2 wickets in the 18th over and turned the match in Afghanistan’s favor. Captain Rashid also took 4 wickets in this match.
See moments of the match in pictures…
Afghan captain Rashid Khan and wicketkeeper Mohammad Shahzad celebrating the wicket of Bangladeshi batsman Soumya Sarkar on the ground.
Afghan captain Rashid Khan celebrating after defeating Bangladesh, embracing teammate Gulbadin Naib.
After reaching the semifinals, Afghan captain Rashid Khan hugged head coach Jonathan Trott.
After defeating Bangladesh, Afghanistan’s all-rounder Gulbadin Naib celebrates with teammates.
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