WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq pulls back wickets for historic win for Afghanistan in 2024 T20 World Cup

Afghanistan they registered their first ever semi-final spot in this ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 after a tough match against Bangladesh. Batting first, Afghanistan set a small target of 115 runs, relying on their bowlers to defend it.

Captain Rashid Khan led the way with excellent bowling, it took four crucial wickets to dismantle Bangladesh’s batting line-up. His bowling change and variety kept the team’s batting strong throughout the innings.

Exceptional bowling by Naveen-ul-Haq

As Bangladesh moved closer to the target, the match saw a tense climax. With Bangladesh just ahead of DLS’s average in the 19th over, Afghanistan needed a breakthrough. Naveen-ul-Haqthe best actor of the day, hit the jackpot by rolling the stumps of Taskin Ahmed as the bowler returns to the stumps from the inside edge of Taskin’s bat.

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Mustafizur Rahman’s dismissal and the moment of victory

Nine runs needed from the last eight balls, Mustafizur Rahman faced a tough task to guide Bangladesh to victory. However, Naveen struck again with a full and straight delivery that hit Rahman on the front pad. The umpire took no time to give it out, as there was no contact with the bat, leading to wild celebrations in the Afghanistan camp.

Naveen’s exceptional spell of 4/26 in 3.5 overs won him the Man of the Match award. His brilliant bowling under pressure ensured victory for Afghanistan and secured their place in the semi-finals.

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The semi-final match against South Africa

Having finished second in Group 1 behind unbeaten India, Afghanistan are now preparing for their semi-final clash. South Africa Wednesday (June 26) in Trinidad. This match promises to be an exciting one as Afghanistan aim to continue their impressive campaign and reach the final of the T20 World Cup.

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