Afghanistan made history by getting their very first success against Australia in global cricket, prevailing by 21 runs in a significant T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. This triumph was especially huge as it finished Afghanistan's losing streak against Australia, which included four ODIs and one T20I.
This success was fundamental for Afghanistan, keeping their competition trust alive and keeping up with Bangladesh's possibilities despite their new 50-run misfortune to India. In any case, India's advancement to the semi-finals will presently be deferred.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a sum of 148 for 6, because of a solid 118-run opening partnership between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, which went on for 15.5 overs. This was their third-century organization in the competition, following comparable endeavors against Uganda and New Zealand.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the main run-scorer in the competition, scored 60 runs off 49 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes. His accomplice, Ibrahim Zadran, made 51 runs off 48 balls with 6 limits. Marcus Stoinis in the end broke the organization, excusing Gurbaz and assisting Australia with recapturing some control.
Notwithstanding a solid beginning, Afghanistan's batting setup battled, losing wickets rapidly and neglecting to advance in the last overs. Be that as it may, their bowlers performed commendably, guarding the score and getting an essential triumph.
This memorable success displayed Afghanistan's developing ability in cricket as well as kept the fervor of the T20 World Cup 2024 alive, with different groups as yet competing for a spot in the semi-finals.
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