Afghanistan Beat Australia in International Cricket for the First Time in History
In a momentous night for Afghan cricket, Afghanistan secured a historic victory against Australia, winning by 21 runs in their Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup 2024 in Saint Vincent. This victory marks Afghanistan's first-ever triumph over the 2021 T20 champions and six-time 50-over champions, and it keeps their hopes of qualifying for the semifinals alive. "We have waited for this moment for a long time – at last, we beat Australia," exclaimed Gulbadin Naib, the standout performer for Afghanistan with the ball. Naib’s exceptional bowling figures of four wickets for 20 runs in his four overs played a crucial role in dismantling the Australian batting lineup, which fell short at 127 all out in 19.2 overs, chasing Afghanistan’s total of 149. The match saw Afghanistan’s bowlers executing their plans to perfection, but it was Naib’s dismissal of Glenn Maxwell in the 15th over that turned the game decisively in Afghanistan's favor. Maxwell, who had been a thorn in...
