Afghanistan’s Historic Win Over Australia in T20 World Cup 2024
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley praised the Afghanistan men’s cricket team for their famous victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024. The match took place in St. Vincent on June 23, where Afghanistan defeated Australia by 21 runs.
Match Highlights
Afghanistan scored 148/6 in 20 overs and then bowled out Australia for 127 runs in 19.1 overs. This win marked Afghanistan’s first-ever victory over Australia, the most successful team in men’s cricket history.
Future Prospects
Hockley hinted at the possibility of future bilateral series between Australia and Afghanistan. He mentioned that previous series were postponed due to human rights concerns but maintained that Cricket Australia is in great contact with the Afghanistan Cricket Board.
Support for Women’s Cricket
Hockley emphasized Cricket Australia’s dedication to promoting women’s cricket. He noted that some Afghan women cricketers living in Australia are active in local cricket clubs, thanks to the support of the Australian cricketing community. He expressed hope for future progress that would allow Afghan women to participate more actively in the sport.
Historical Context
Australia has played against Afghanistan four times in ODIs and twice in T20Is. Except for the recent loss in the T20 World Cup 2024, Australia has won all previous encounters.
