Afghanistan Stuns Australia in T20 World Cup
Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq Lead the Charge
In a thrilling match at Arnos Vale Ground, Afghanistan’s cricket team secured a memorable 21-run victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash. The Afghan bowlers, led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, delivered an inspirational performance that left Australia stunned.
Key Moments of the Match
Naveen-ul-Haq’s crucial wickets, including Ashton Agar and Travis Head, set the tone for Afghanistan’s defense. Mohammad Nabi also contributed by dismissing David Warner. Glenn Maxwell fought back for Australia, but Gulbadin Naib’s dismissal of Maxwell for 59 runs sealed the win for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Batting Highlights
Earlier, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran opened the innings for Afghanistan, forging a 118-run partnership. Despite a late collapse, Afghanistan posted a total of 148/6, with Pat Cummins taking a hat-trick in the final over.
Match Summary
| Afghanistan | 148/6 |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 60 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 51 |
| Pat Cummins | 3-28 |
| Australia | 126 |
|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 59 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 4-20 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 3-20 |
With this win, Afghanistan keeps their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive, although their chances remain slim due to a lower net run rate compared to Australia.
