Afghanistan’s historic victory over Australia in their T20 World Cup clash in Kingstown, St Vincent has been hailed as a remarkable achievement by the cricketing world. The underdogs defied all odds to chase down a target of 149, bowling out Australia for 127 runs in just 19.2 overs. Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq played pivotal roles in the win, taking four and three wickets respectively.
Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Afghanistan on their historic victory, highlighting the importance of the win for them. He praised the captaincy of Afghanistan, particularly the decision to bring in Ibrahim Zadran instead of Hazratullah Zazai, which led to a strong opening partnership with Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The duo put up an impressive 148 runs on the board despite playing on a challenging pitch.
Kaif also commended Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan for his strategic decisions, including giving the first over to Naveen-ul-Haq, who dismissed Travis Head early in the innings. He highlighted key dismissals by Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib that knocked out David Warner and Glenn Maxwell respectively. Kaif acknowledged that Afghanistan had won hearts with their exceptional performance against a formidable opponent like Australia.
Australia now faces a crucial game against India while Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in their upcoming matches. The unexpected victory by Afghanistan has garnered widespread acclaim for their outstanding performance against a strong opponent like Australia.
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