Afghanistan Reaches T20 World Cup Semifinals for the First Time in History; Australia Knocked Out
In a historic turn of events at the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan has secured a spot in the semifinals for the first time ever, while Australia's campaign came to an abrupt end during the Super 8 stage. The thrilling match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh saw Afghanistan emerge victorious by 8 runs via the DLS method, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey. Afghanistan's path to the semifinals was paved with determination and skill. Facing Bangladesh in a crucial match, Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss. Despite a shaky start, their opening pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set a solid foundation with 54 runs in the initial overs. However, Bangladesh fought back fiercely, restricting Afghanistan's progress with timely wickets. The middle overs saw Afghanistan stumble from 84 for 2 to 93 for 5, courtesy of Rishad Hossain's impactful bowling performance, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs. Just when it seem...
