After defeating Bangladesh in a thrilling match, Afghanistan has qualified for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. This marked the first time in their history that they secured a spot in the semi-finals. The team gained attention after defeating Australia in the Super 8s, proving themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the cricketing world.
In a challenging match against Bangladesh, Afghanistan faced interruptions due to rain at the venue. The officials had to reduce the number of overs to 19, with Bangladesh having a revised target of 114 (DLS) to chase. Despite Litton Das scoring a gritty half-century, Bangladesh emerged victorious, winning by 8 runs (DLS method).
Naveen-ul-Haq, Afghanistan’s pace bowler and Player of the Match recipient, expressed his team’s dedication and hard work leading up to this crucial moment. He mentioned that they had been working towards this goal for years and were confident in their abilities to succeed. Naveen-ul-Haq highlighted the team’s strategy of picking up wickets and not giving away easy runs as key factors in their victory over Bangladesh.
Now, Afghanistan is set to face South Africa in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024, showcasing their determination and skill on the cricket field.
