T20 World Cup 2024: Wazhma Ayoubi and others explode as Afghanistan record record win over Papua New Guinea

Afghanistan they continued to run forward ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea at the Brian Lara Stadium. Electing to bowl first, the Afghan bowlers stopped Papua New Guinea (PNG) to 95 in 19.5 overs.

Fazalhaq Farooqi Leads Afghanistan Bowling Charge

Fazalhaq Farooqi he put paid to the Afghan bowling attack, claiming three wickets for just 16 runs in his four overs. Naveen ul Haq (2/4) and Noor Ahmad (1/14) chipped in with important wickets. A good bowling performance ensured that none of the PNG batsmen were able to build a significant score. Only Kiplin Doriga (27 runs) showed resistance to the team.

Afghanistan Reaches Target With Little Controversy

Afghanistan chased the ball with ease, reaching the finish line in 15.1 overs with seven wickets in hand. Gulbadin Naib (49 not out from 36) was the star of the match, contributing with a knock that included 4 fours and 2 sixes. Mohammad Nabi (16*) and Azmatullah Omarzai (13 runs) provided valuable support in the middle order.

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Fazalhaq Farooqi’s three-wicket haul in a swight attack earned him the man of the match award.

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With this victory, Afghanistan managed to enter the Super 8 stage of the tournament. On the other hand, PNG exited the tournament with three consecutive defeats in the group stage.

Here’s how Twitter responded:

As a manager, who is undefeated so far 👊🏻 🔥 Congratulations, Afghanistan. Super 8, here we come… 🏏 👏🏻🇦🇫♥️#AFGvPNG #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/SQg5WySlSh

— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) June 14, 2024

Everything happens under the king 👑 @rashidkhan_19 as for the first time Afghanistan 🇦🇫 registers a place in the super 8 of the T20I World Cup. #T20WorldCup24 #AFGvPNG pic.twitter.com/BbdwiC384r

— M.Ibrahim Momand (@IbrahimReporter) June 14, 2024

𝐎𝐯𝐫𝐫𝐬: 𝟒
𝐃𝐨𝐭𝐬: 𝟏𝟕
𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐬: 𝟏𝟔
𝐖𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝟑
𝐄.𝐑𝐑𝐭𝐞: 𝟒.𝟎𝟎

Another 🔝 bowling class performance by @FazalFarooqi10! 🤩⚡#AfghanAtalan | #T20WorldCup | #AFGvPNG | #The Winning Nation Team pic.twitter.com/i0exC5u2Y2

– Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 14, 2024

The hawk is on the 𝐫𝐨𝐝-𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 🔥@fazalfarooqi10 prefers 3️⃣-fer in #AFGvPNG taking his wickets this time #T20WorldCup in 1️⃣2️⃣ 🔝🧡 pic.twitter.com/sycmjx48vC

– SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) June 14, 2024

Afghanistan into Super 8 of 2024 T20 World Cup….!!!! 🇦🇫

A historic moment for Afghanistan cricket and fans ❤️

Congratulations @ACBofficials 👏#AFGvPNG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/DBQRII29hK

– Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) June 14, 2024

It is now official and confirmed, no ifs and buts, Afghanistan have reached the super 8 stage.
Congratulations @ACBofficials #T20WorldCup #AFGvPNG pic.twitter.com/YdvVods64d

– Bashir Gharwal غروال (@bashir_gharwall) June 14, 2024

Afghanistan beat Papua New Guinea by 7 wickets: #cricket #AFGvPNG #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/RulU8qkkDr

– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 14, 2024

Afghanistan beat PNG in the 16th over, Gulbadin Naib leading the way, scoring 49 off 36 balls.#AfgvsPNG #AFGvPNG #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/a2fHQPrOeV

— Muhammad Saeed (@saeedmalik91) June 14, 2024

Nothing stops Fazalhaq Farooqi 🔥

Second time this time #T20WorldCuphe is @aramco POTM 🥇 pic.twitter.com/EKvJEhINpe

-ICC (@ICC) June 14, 2024

– 6th in the Points Table in ODI World Cup 2023.
– Qualified for Super 8 in T20I World Cup 2024.

Jonathan Trott creates history as the coach of Afghanistan 👌 pic.twitter.com/nCfgWHSmqY

— John. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 14, 2024

AFGHANISTAN QUALIFIED FOR SUPER 8…!!!

– A historic moment for Rashid Khan and all of Afghanistan ❤️
Afghanistan looks better than Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/dD58PSR4hC

– Khizar Ali Khan (@Khizar_Alig) June 14, 2024

– AFG Beat UGA by 125 runs.
– AFG Beat NZ by 84 runs.
– AFG Beat PNG by 7 wickets.
– AFG Qualified for Super 8s.

Domination of Afghanistan Team under Rashid Khan – Historic Moments for them…!!!! 🇦🇫🏆 pic.twitter.com/OCCzlAi4F9

– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) June 14, 2024

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