No longer the minnows, Afghanistan pulled off an upset of epic proportions when they shocked Australia by 21 runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Thanks to Gulbadin Naib's four-wicket haul, Afghanistan canceled out Australian captain Pat Cummins' hat-trick , making one of the most memorable days in Afghan cricket. While fans and cricket experts took to social media to share reactions about the major unrest during the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq shared a cryptic post, targeting his team's critics as well as the lack of support.
Naveen took to social media to criticize the lack of support his team received during tough times, compared to the greetings it is receiving now.
Afghanistan defended their total of 148 for six for their first-ever win over Australia in international cricket. Australia were all out for 127 in 19.2 overs and they are now staring at an early elimination from the World Cup. Australia now needs to win the match against India on Monday and also hope that Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh in the next match.
Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51) forged a 118-run partnership to set the stage for a challenging total, but Pat Cummins recorded his second successive hat-trick across two overs to restrict Afghanistan to a manageable total .
“A huge win for us as a team and as a nation. Great feeling. It's something we've missed over the last two years. Really happy with the win and super proud of the boys. Very important for us that we went back with the same playing XI We reading the opponent's bowling line-up and selecting accordingly 140 was a good total on this wicket we were able to defend it as long as we kept calm and had the belief.
“That's the great thing about this team, that they have all-rounders and they have options. The way Gulbadin bowled today – the experience he has, it came well today. The way Nabi started – the wicket of Warner – was also nice to It's so important for We, at home and around the world, are sure they are proud and would have enjoyed the match,” Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said after the match.
The win keeps Afghanistan alive in the 2024 T20 World Cup, giving a major boost to their 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final hopes.
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