Rishad Hossain's three-wicket haul helped Bangladesh to restrict Afghanistan to 115/5 in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground on Tuesday.
After Afghanistan recorded a memorable win against Australia with the opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran and all-rounder Gulbadin Naib shining, the topic of bilateral series between these two nations has once again picked up momentum.
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground.
Now, India have their remaining matches against Bangladesh (June 22) and Australia (June 24) and they will have to perform well in these to secure a berth in semifinals.
With this win, Afghanistan have made it three wins in three matches and reached the Super Eights stage along with West Indies. Also, New Zealand, who have lost both of their games to Afghanistan and WI so far, have crashed out from the tournament.
Spin wizard Rashid Khan and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi sliced through the New Zealand batting order to help Afghanistan demolish the Blackcaps, registering an 84 runs victory in the Group C match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 at the Providence Stadium on Friday (local time).
Following his side's 84-run win against New Zealand, Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz said that nothing feels more special than to have finally beaten the Black Caps after years of waiting and also reflected on his partnership with opener Ibrahim Zadran.