Historic Win by Afghanistan in T20 World Cup Over Australia

On Sunday, Afghanistan achieved a stunning victory against Australia in their T20 World Cup match in St. Vincent. With a target of 149, Australia was bowled out for 127 in 19.2 overs, with Gulbadin Naib taking 4/20 and Naveen-ul-Haq contributing with 3/20. This win kept Afghanistan’s semifinal hopes alive in the tournament.

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif was among those who congratulated Afghanistan on their historic win. Kaif highlighted Afghanistan’s strong performance, especially their opening partnership between Zadran and Gurbaz, which helped them put up a challenging total. He praised captain Rashid Khan for his strategic captaincy and the team for their overall performance on a difficult pitch.

Kaif specifically commended Naib for his crucial wickets of Maxwell and Stoinis, preventing Australia from gaining momentum in the match. He noted that Afghanistan had won hearts with their performance against a strong Australian side. Australia now faces a crucial game against India, while Afghanistan will take on Bangladesh in their next matches in the tournament.

The victory over Australia has been hailed as a historic moment for the Afghan cricket team, showcasing their talent and ability to compete with top cricketing nations. The win has also raised hopes for Afghanistan’s future in international cricket tournaments.