T20 World Cup 2024: Fans and pundits panic as Afghanistan reach semi-finals, knocking out Bangladesh and Australia
Afghanistan having passed Bangladesh by a narrow margin of 8 runs (DLS method) in a tense Super 8 Group 1 encounter T20 World Cup 2024 at Arnos Vale Ground, St. Vincent. Chasing the modest target of 116 set by Afghanistan, Bangladesh fell short despite a heroic effort. Litton Das.
Afghanistan is sending a competitive sum
Opting to bat first, Afghanistan struggled to gain momentum against Bangladesh’s direct bowling attack. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (43 runs) was the lone bright spark, capping the innings with patient knock. The rest of the call order failed to capitalize, with Rashid Khan (19 not out) providing a late bloomer with three sixes. Rishad Hossain (3/26), Mustafizur Rahman (1/17) and Taskin Ahmed (1/12) by the Bangladeshi bowlers, keeping the Afghan batsmen in check.
Bangladesh fail to run
Despite losing an early wicket, Bangladesh looked well on their way to victory thanks to Litton Das’ gritty half-century (54 not out). However, the introduction of Naveen-ul-Haq (4/26) shifted the momentum in favor of Afghanistan. The young pacer unraveled the Bangladeshi batting order, picking up four crucial wickets in quick succession. The captain Rashid Khan (4/23) he also took wickets at key junctures.
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Naveen-ul-Haq’s fire with the new ball, where he has been hitting the highest level, has been a turning point in the game. He was deservedly awarded the man of the match award for his match winning performance.
The win took Afghanistan into the semi-finals for the first time in an ICC event, while Bangladesh and Australia have now been eliminated from the tournament.
Here’s how X (Twitter) reacted:
Wow, Afghanistan. What an effort.
They beat New Zealand, beat Australia and entered the semi finals of the World Cup. This is what progress is. Congratulations– Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 25, 2024
Perfect Drama!
Afghanistan has come a long way and stopped working under pressure from them๐๐๐
Be afraid @prasannalara because Tarouba is roaming ๐๐
โ Ashwin ๐ฎ๐ณ (@ashinravi99) June 25, 2024
YOU ARE CRAZY!! THANK YOU @ACBofficials ๐ฅ๐๐ป #AFGvBAN #T20WC pic.twitter.com/xAuWU9OeBa
โ Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 25, 2024
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ – ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐!!! ๐#AfghanAtalan successfully defended their target and won the match by 8 runs (DLS) to reach the Semi-Finals #T20WorldCup for the first time in their history. ๐๐คฉ#AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/isn1j9zub9
– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 25, 2024
โ The rain
โ wickets
โ muscle
โ Liton Das fightback
โ the rain
โ wickets
โ the rain
โ wicketsIn the end Afghanistan won, it was high cinema, Afghanistan you beauty. ๐ค pic.twitter.com/wOnfuOiQrx
โ John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 25, 2024
Q) What do you call the Australian for the 2024 T20 World Cup?
A) Umpire!Congratulations to Afghanistan for today’s successful history.
– Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) June 25, 2024
Be proud of yourself, Afghanistan.
He made history!!! ๐ฆ๐ซ pic.twitter.com/4qkGziaFba
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 25, 2024
Finally, Afghanistan has made it to the semi finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup, which is one of the biggest victories in the history of cricket for the Afghan Atalans.
Congratulations to everyone ๐ฆ๐ซโค๏ธ.#AFGvBAN #BANvAFG #Afghanistanโ Obaid Rahimi Mashwani (@IamObaidRahimi) June 25, 2024
Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 8 runs ๐ท๐ท
Scorecard: https://t.co/52DAi5CrW4#cricket #T20WorldCup #AFGvBAN #RashidKhan #afghanistan pic.twitter.com/rvOx40Ubcs
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 25, 2024
All the Afghanistan players wept tears of pure joy
Every player contributed, from Naveen ul Haq to Gulbadin๐
And those are Rashid Khan’s crucial 19 runs
you all deserve this moment to celebrate your hard work paying off๐ซก
AFGHANISTAN HAVE REACHED THE SEMI-FINALS!#AFGvBAN #BANvAFG pic.twitter.com/xtPktla3lY– drishtiiii (@drishtii0515) June 25, 2024
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I am very happy about Afghanistan ๐. It is very appropriate. It’s not luck at all. I wonder if SA will be happy or sad to face Afghanistan in the semi-finals. Still better than facing the Aussies๐. Spare a thought for Jonathan Trott๐ค#T20WorldCup #AFGvBAN pic.twitter.com/EmiczlogpK
– Animesh_Talks (@Animesh_Talks) June 25, 2024
Afghanistan will face South Africa in the Semi Final! South Africa are in good form but Cricket by Chance!
Afghanistan vs South Africa
The SEMI Final!#AFGvBAN #T20WorldCup– Raja Qaiser (@MrChibRajput) June 25, 2024
Afghanistan have entered the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 ๐ฆ๐ซ
Afghanistan โ The most inspiring cricket story in the World ๐
A team made of Refugees will soon rule the World of Cricket ๐#AFGvBAN #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/MqHRuoynwE
– Staunch Insafian (@Staunchinsaafi) June 25, 2024
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