Afghanistan’s cricket team has made history by qualifying for the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. They achieved this feat by defeating Australia in the Super 8s, which caught the attention of the cricket world and proved that they belong among the elite teams in international cricket.
After their victory over Australia, Afghanistan only needed to beat Bangladesh to secure their spot in the semi-finals. However, rain interruptions caused delays and reduced the number of overs to 19. Bangladesh had a revised target of 114 runs to chase in 19 overs to stay in contention for the semi-finals.
Despite the challenges, Afghanistan’s bowlers put up a tough fight, with Naveen-ul-Haq being named the Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. In the end, Bangladesh won the match by 8 runs (DLS method), knocking Afghanistan out of the tournament and sending Australia through to the semi-finals.
However, despite their loss, Afghanistan’s journey in the T20 World Cup was a remarkable one. Naveen-ul-Haq expressed how hard the team had worked for this moment and how proud he was of their performance. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semi-finals, showcasing their talent and determination on the world stage.
