Afghanistan made history today at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, held at Arnos Vale Stadium, as they defeated Australia in an international cricket match for the first time. Afghanistan took all of the Kangaroo team’s wickets in 127 runs to defeat them by 21 runs.
Australia chose to bowl first after winning the toss and being briefed about the match. Afghanistan made 148 runs in 20 overs when batting first, losing six wickets. Karim Janat scored 13 runs, Ibrahim Zadran scored 51, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 60. Pat Cummins grabbed three wickets for Australia, Adam Zampa took two, and Marcus Stoinis took one.
Australia lost all of their wickets at 127 runs with 4 balls remaining in their chase of the 149-run mark. Glenn Maxwell scored 59 of them, Mitchel March scored 12, and Marcus Stoinis scored 11. Gulbadin Naib claimed four wickets for Afghanistan, Naveen-ul-Haq claimed three, and Mohammad Nabi dropped one.
Afghanistan maintained their chances of qualifying for the semifinals with this victory over Australia. New Zealand was earlier defeated by Afghanistan in the group stage.
Notably, Australia’s encounter against India on Monday will advance them to the next round. Australia will be eliminated from the competition this year if they lose to India.
In yesterday’s encounter at Sir Vivian Ricjards Stadium, India defeated Bangladesh with a score of fifty runs.