Gulbadin Naib Leads Afghanistan to Historic Win Over Australia in T20I

Afghanistan pacer Gulbadin Naib starred in his team’s historic T20I win over Australia, taking four wickets and giving away just 20 runs. This victory marked Afghanistan’s first T20I win against the mighty Australian team.

Match Highlights

Australian players Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell were looking to take the game away, but Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan trusted Naib to deliver the breakthrough. Naib bowled four overs straight, removing the dangerous trio of Stoinis, Maxwell, and Tim David.

Naib’s Reaction

Naib expressed his joy and gratitude to fans during the post-match presentation. He said, “We were waiting for this for a long time. It’s a great moment not just for me but for my nation and my people. It’s a big achievement for our cricket.”

The win also served as redemption for Afghanistan after their loss to Australia in the ODI World Cup last year. Naib added, “Thank god we at last beat Australia. It’s a great achievement for our cricket in Afghanistan. Our journey starts now.”

Looking Ahead

With renewed hope, Afghanistan will face Bangladesh on Monday at Arnos Vale Stadium.