Afghanistan’s win over Australia in St Vincent has kept their T20 World Cup hopes alive, as they now lead Australia 148-6. The team needed to win this match to avoid elimination and have done so with a remarkable partnership of 118 runs between Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Australia’s chase started poorly at 32-3 but was revived by Glenn Maxwell’s quick half-century. However, Gulbadin Naib’s crucial wickets of Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, and Maxwell turned the tide in Afghanistan’s favor, leading to Australia’s collapse from 106-6 to 113-9. This victory marked Afghanistan’s first ever win over Australia in any form of cricket, making it a significant moment for the team and their nation.
Pat Cummins’ hat-trick wasn’t enough for Australia to chase down Afghanistan’s total, putting them in a difficult position to reach the semi-finals. Afghanistan will face Bangladesh in their final Super 8s game while India will take on Australia in a crucial match to progress in the tournament. Rashid Khan emphasized the importance of this win for Afghanistan, highlighting their chances of reaching the semi-finals. He emphasized that this victory is just the beginning for the team and their aspirations in the tournament. With both teams facing intense battles in their upcoming matches, it looks like there will be no easy route through to the last four stage of the T20 World Cup for either side.
In conclusion, Afghanistan’ historic victory against Australia has put them back into contention for a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals. With only one match remaining before they face off against Bangladesh, they are determined to make every moment count towards achieving their goal of reaching the final stages of this exciting tournament.
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