Afghanistan Stuns Australia in Major Upset at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan pulled off the biggest upset of the T20 World Cup by defeating Australia by 21 runs in a Super 8 match at Kensington. This historic victory marks Afghanistan’s first-ever win against Australia in any format of cricket
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Strong Bowling Performance Seals the Win
Australia chose to bowl first and managed to restrict Afghanistan to 148 runs. However, the Australian batsmen struggled to chase down the modest target, finishing with only 127 runs. Afghanistan’s bowlers were the heroes of the match, with Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq delivering exceptional performances. Gulbadin took 4 wickets for just 20 runs in his 4 overs, while Naveen claimed 3 wickets in his 4 overs, dismantling the Australian batting lineup.
THE EMOTIONS FROM AFGHANISTAN SAYS ALL. 🥹🇦🇫
– A very well deserved and hard fought victory over Australia. pic.twitter.com/eM7zBQotiN
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 23, 2024
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A Historic Victory with Major Implications
This victory is a landmark achievement for Afghanistan, showcasing its growth and potential in international cricket. Australia’s loss now means they must defeat India in their next match to have a chance at reaching the semi-finals, adding extra pressure on the Australian team.
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1. Lokmat News |
