In a dramatic turn of events at the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has triumphed over Bangladesh by eight runs, marking their first-ever advance to the semi-finals and knocking out Australia and Bangladesh from the competition. The rain-affected match saw Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan lead from the front with a four-wicket haul for 23 runs, while Naveen-ul-Haq matched the feat with his own four wickets, including the decisive last two. Litton Das’ unbeaten 54 for Bangladesh was in vain as they were dismissed for 105 in 17.5 overs, falling short of the revised target under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.Afghanistan, who had previously stunned Australia in the tournament, will now face South Africa in the first semi-final match set for Wednesday. The victory has been met with widespread celebration and awe on social media, as Afghanistan continues to defy expectations in the cricketing world. The historic win is a testament to the team’s hard work over the past two years and their determined pursuit of a dream that has now become a reality.
Key points
- Afghanistan beats Bangladesh by eight runs to reach their first T20 World Cup semi-finals.
- Australia and Bangladesh are eliminated from the T20 World Cup following Afghanistan’s victory.
- Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq both take four wickets in a crucial match for Afghanistan.
- Afghanistan is set to face South Africa in the first semi-final on Wednesday.
