The tension was palpable as the game between Afghanistan and Bangladesh progressed, with Jonathan Trott setting the tone by kicking a bag in the dressing room. As the match continued, Rashid Khan was seen with his hands on his head at various moments during the chase, while Mohammad Nabi maintained a constant smile on his face.
Despite the start-stop nature of the game due to rain interventions, Afghanistan managed to edge out Bangladesh by a mere eight runs, knocking Australia out of the T20 World Cup 2024 in the process. With three teams vying for one semi-final spot from Group 1 of the Super Eight, the rain only added to the drama of the match.
In the last hour of play, a cat-and-mouse game ensued, with Bangladesh initially edging out Afghanistan on the DLS par scores. However, Afghanistan came back and reclaimed