Rahmanullah Gurbaz's fitting response after AFG's settle scores with AUS: ‘They hurt us in ODI WC, now we hurt them’
6 months ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz's fitting response after AFG's settle scores with AUS: ‘They hurt us in ODI WC, now we hurt them’

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan players were elated after registering the historic 21-run win over Australia in the T20 World Cup match on Sunday. Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz celebrate his team's win of the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight cricket match against Australia. It was a special win for the Afghans as last year they lost to Australia in the ODI World Cup courtesy a freak knock by Glenn Maxwell, but this time the Big Show failed to rescue them as Afghanistan took their revenge. Opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz made an honest admission after settling scores with Australia as Afghanistan registered a historic win on Sunday.

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1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan
1 week, 6 days ago

1st T20I: Ngarava, Bennett set up Zimbabwe's thrilling last-over win vs Afghanistan

India Today  

Zimbabwe secured a dramatic four-wicket win over Afghanistan on the last ball of the opening T20I of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club, chasing down a 145-run target in a thrilling encounter. This marked Zimbabwe's first win against Afghanistan since 2019, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series. Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I: HIGHLIGHTS Earlier in the …

Australia vs Pakistan highlights, 1st T20I: AUS beats PAK by 29 runs in seven-over per side game
1 month, 1 week ago

Australia vs Pakistan highlights, 1st T20I: AUS beats PAK by 29 runs in seven-over per side game

The Hindu  

Highlights of the 1st T20I match between Australia and Pakistan played at the Gabba in Brisbane. Lineups Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson. Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haseebullah Khan, Haris …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashes Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar’s record, becomes youngest batter to…

Live Mint  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was on a roll on Monday as he helped his side claim a 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 3rd and final ODI of the series at Sharjah. With the win, Afghanistan have secured a 2-1 series victory in the closely contested ODI series, and Gurbaz has earned a place on an elite list, surpassing even …

AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Gurbaz and Omarzai guide Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh
1 month, 1 week ago

AFG vs BAN, 3rd ODI: Gurbaz and Omarzai guide Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s electrifying century and Azmatullah Omarzai’s all-around performance crushed Bangladesh in Sharjah as the side claimed a thrilling five-wicket win on Monday to secure a 2-1 victory in the one-day series. Chasing 245, Afghanistan opener Gurbaz and Omarzai stitched a 100-run partnership after the top-order failed to sustain Bangladesh’s pace attack led by Mustafizur Rahman. FOLLOW | …

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's elite ODI records shattered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Afghanistan script BAN series win
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli's elite ODI records shattered by Rahmanullah Gurbaz as Afghanistan script BAN series win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, on Monday, smashed his eighth ODI century to guide his team to a thrilling five-wicket win against Bangladesh in the third and final ODI in Sharjah and secure a 2-1 victory in the one-day series. Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century helped Afghanistan win the ODI series against Bangladesh Chasing 245 in the final match of the series, Bangladesh …

Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh
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1 month, 1 week ago

Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third one-day international and a series win over Bangladesh. Gurbaz, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to series win over Bangladesh Omarzai took four wickets before hitting an undefeated 77-ball 70 and Opener Gurbaz hit a 120-ball 101 as Afghanistan …

AFG vs BAN: Gurbaz, Omarzai power Afghanistan to ODI series win vs Bangladesh
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1 month, 1 week ago

AFG vs BAN: Gurbaz, Omarzai power Afghanistan to ODI series win vs Bangladesh

India Today  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the star of the show as Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by five wickets on Monday to claim the three-match ODI series 2-1. Gurbaz became the second youngest after Quinton de Kock with eight ODI hundreds in Men’s T20Is as the Afghans won the deciding game by five wickets at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI …

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahmanullah Gurbaz surpasses Virat Kohli, falls short of Babar Azam in major ODI record list

India TV News  

Afghanistan wicketkeeper batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz continued his fine touch in 2024 with yet another century. Gurbaz's eighth ODI ton made him go past Kohli in a major record list but he fell a little short of the milestones of Babar Azam and Hashim Amla. Pakistan's maestro batter Babar reached eight ODI tons in 44 innings, while South Africa's Hashim Amla …

Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa
3 months ago

Gurbaz and Rashid lead Afghanistan to first ODI series win over South Africa

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan won a one-day international series against South Africa for the first time on Friday with a game to spare. Afghanistan players after the win over South Africa in 2nd ODI The thumping 177-run victory — Afghanistan's biggest in ODIs by runs — came just two days after Afghanistan beat South Africa for the first time. It was great to …

Mohammad Rizwan's brutally honest admission on early T20 WC exit: ‘Pakistan team deserves the criticism’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mohammad Rizwan's brutally honest admission on early T20 WC exit: ‘Pakistan team deserves the criticism’

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan opened up on the criticism the team has been facing since their early exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup. Pakistan's wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan walks out after being dismissed during the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup 2024 match. He faced criticism for his poor shot selection against India, where he threw his wicket away in a …

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Australians are not squeaky clean when it comes to…': Michael Clarke's truth bomb on Gulbadin Naib 'cheating' claims

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib's dramatic fall while fielding at slips during Afghanistan's T20 World Cup Super Eight match against Bangladesh is one of many moments that have made headlines from the remarkable game. Former Australia captain Michael Clarke, however, has said that it is better to just let it go and celebrate Afghanistan's remarkable achievement. Afghanistan's extraordinary run It all contributed to …

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rashid Khan's post with Rohit Sharma confirms India-Afghanistan joint force to knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

Hindustan Times  

Proving legendary West Indies cricketer Brian Lara right, Rashid Khan guided Afghanistan to a historic semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024 with a thrilling win over Bangladesh on Tuesday. Giant-killers Afghanistan stunned Australia before knocking Mitchell Marsh's men out of the T20 World Cup by finishing second in Group 1 of the Super 8 stage. Former world champions India …

Cummins sledged by India fan after Australia's painful World Cup loss: 'Hey Pat! That's revenge. Remember Ahmedabad?'
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Cummins sledged by India fan after Australia's painful World Cup loss: 'Hey Pat! That's revenge. Remember Ahmedabad?'

Hindustan Times  

Much to the delight of Team India fans, who were heartbroken by Pat Cummins' Australian side lifting the ICC World Cup on Indian soil last year, the Men from Down Under suffered an early exit at the T20 World T20 on Tuesday. Outplayed by Rashid Khan's Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage of the ICC event, Cummins-starrer Australia recorded another …

Afghanistan cricketer's brutal dig at Pat Cummins after knocking Australia out of T20 World Cup to enter semi-finals
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan cricketer's brutal dig at Pat Cummins after knocking Australia out of T20 World Cup to enter semi-finals

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan cricketer Najibullah Zadran took a dig at Australia ODI and Test skipper Pat Cummins after his side knocked the 2021 champions out of the T20 World Cup. Najibullah Zadran took a dig at Pat Cummins after Afghanistan knocked Australia out of T20 World Cup Afghanistan finished in the second spot behind toppers India in Group 1 of the Super …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan’s run to semifinals will inspire youth back home, says Rashid Khan

The Hindu  

Skipper Rashid Khan believes that Afghanistan’s maiden T20 World Cup semifinal qualification, following spectacular wins over New Zealand and Australia along the way, is a momentous feat that will inspire the youth of the strife-torn nation. Afghanistan, who became a full ICC member only in 2017, scripted history by qualifying for its maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with a win …

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: How Afghanistan achieved their first-ever semi-final spot

Firstpost  

Not many would have expected Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals in T20 World Cup 2024, but now that they are two matches away from glory, it’s worth looking at how Afghanistan created history. Afghanistan, led by skipper Rashid Khan, qualified for their first-ever semi-final of a major ICC tournament when they beat Bangladesh by eight runs in a rain-curtailed Super …

Gulbadin Naib Accused Of Faking Injury To Waste Time In AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup Match. Watch Viral Video
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Gulbadin Naib Accused Of Faking Injury To Waste Time In AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup Match. Watch Viral Video

ABP News  

Gulbadin Naib Faking Injury Viral Video: Afghanistan secured a historic eight-wicket win against Bangladesh in rain-hit AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup Super 8 match on Tuesday in St Vincent. Meanwhile, Afghanistan player Gulbadin Naib's apparent cramp during AFG vs BAN Super 8 match faced scrutiny from the commentators and fans, especially since it occurred at a critical juncture of …

Adam Zampa, Michael Vaughan fume at Gulbadin Naib's unacceptable act as Afghanistan knock Australia out of T20WC
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Adam Zampa, Michael Vaughan fume at Gulbadin Naib's unacceptable act as Afghanistan knock Australia out of T20WC

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib's heroic show on Sunday, in which he picked up four wickets for just 20 runs and grabbed a stunning catch, saw Afghanistan stun Australia, leaving them in a precarious spot in the race to make the T20 World Cup semifinal. Two days later, the all-rounder was accused of cheating during Afghanistan's win against Bangladesh in the final Super …

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make first ever T20 World Cup semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Kingstown, The redoubtable Rashid Khan led the way as Afghanistan qualified for their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal with an eight-run win over Bangladesh in a rain-hit Super 8 match here, adding a golden chapter to their cricketing history that has survived war, political ostracization and lack of even a base at home. Afghanistan's fairy tale continues, Rashid's bravehearts make …

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to enter semis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to enter semis

Deccan Chronicle  

Kingstown: Afghanistan qualified for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup after beating Bangladesh by eight runs in the rain-hit final Super 8 game here.In a must-win match which saw frequent rain interruptions, Afghanistan scored 115 for 5 in their 20 overs and then returned to bowl out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs. The result knocked out former champions …

HISTORY CREATED! Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh To Make It To First Ever T20 World Cup Semifinal
5 months, 4 weeks ago

HISTORY CREATED! Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh To Make It To First Ever T20 World Cup Semifinal

ABP News  

One of the greatest days in international cricket! Afghanistan secured a spot in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal by defeating Bangladesh by 8 runs in AFG vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match on Tuesday at Arnos Well Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent. Afghanistan's win also resulted in Australia and Bangladesh being knocked out of T20 World …

AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024: Gulbadin Naib appears to fake an injury, sparks ‘Spirit of Cricket’ debate
5 months, 4 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup 2024: Gulbadin Naib appears to fake an injury, sparks ‘Spirit of Cricket’ debate

The Hindu  

Gulbadin Naib went down with an injury at first slip in the 12th over of the second innings during the Super Eight match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan in St Vincent on Tuesday. The incident sparked controversy as moments earlier Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott was signalling his players to slow down the proceedings with rain around the corner. At the …

T20 WC: Rishad's three-wicket haul restricts Afghanistan to 115/5 against Bangladesh
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 WC: Rishad's three-wicket haul restricts Afghanistan to 115/5 against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Kingstown, : Rishad Hossain's three-wicket haul helped Bangladesh to restrict Afghanistan to 115/5 in the Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Arnos Vale Ground on Tuesday. T20 WC: Rishad's three-wicket haul restricts Afghanistan to 115/5 against Bangladesh After winning the toss, Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan decided to bat first. Even though Bangladesh failed to take quick …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG reach semis with 8-run win
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: AFG reach semis with 8-run win

Firstpost  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets in their last Super 8 match to qualify for the semi-finals. Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Group 1 match Preview: The fate of three teams lies in balance when Afghanistan face Bangladesh in the final match before the semi-finals of the 2024 …

Afghanistan's Najibullah trolls Pat Cummins after Australia crash out of T20 World Cup
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan's Najibullah trolls Pat Cummins after Australia crash out of T20 World Cup

India Today  

Afghanistan batter Najibullah Zadran trolled Pat Cummins after Australia failed to qualify for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. Earlier, Cummins was asked to pick his 4 semi-finalists in the T20 World Cup, for which he named Australia, but refrained from naming the other teams. AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup: Highlights After being insisted on naming the …

T20 World Cup: Australia knocked out, Afghanistan into first-ever semis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup: Australia knocked out, Afghanistan into first-ever semis

India Today  

Australia has been knocked out in the Super 8 stages of the T20 World Cup 2024 following Afghanistan's historic win against Bangladesh at St. Vincent to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time. AFG vs BAN, T20 World Cup: Highlights What happened in the AFG vs BAN match? However, a late surge by Rashid Khan, who scored 19 runs …

Gulbadin Naib accused of faking injury as Afghanistan knock Australia out of T20 World Cup
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Gulbadin Naib accused of faking injury as Afghanistan knock Australia out of T20 World Cup

The Telegraph  

Gulbadin Naib was accused of faking injury to waste time before taking a wicket that helped secure Afghanistan’s first ever World Cup semi-final, eliminating Australia and sparking scenes of joy in Kabul. Afghanistan needed to beat Bangladesh to take their place in the World Cup semi-final at Australia’s expense – and they won a rain-affected classic in St Vincent to …

Watch : Fans rejoice on streets as Afghanistan secure historic semi-final qualification
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Watch : Fans rejoice on streets as Afghanistan secure historic semi-final qualification

India Today  

Afghanistan fans took to the streets and carried out celebrations after their side secured their historic first-ever qualification to the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup, on top of their thrilling win over Bangladesh on June 25. After their emphatic victories against T20I cricket giants like New Zealand and Australia in the same T20 World Cup run, Rashid's Afghanistan …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights T20 WC: AFG through to semis with 8-run win

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh Highlights, T20 World Cup 2024: Rashid Khan picked up four wickets after the second rain break before Naveen-ul-Haq snared two as Afghanistan clinched the thriller by just eight runs to make the T20 World Cup semi-final for the first time in history. Meanwhile, despite the defeats in their first two Super 8 matches, Bangladesh are still alive …

India, Afghanistan into cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup semifinals after a dramatic Super Eight finale
5 months, 4 weeks ago

India, Afghanistan into cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup semifinals after a dramatic Super Eight finale

Associated Press  

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia — Afghanistan edged Bangladesh to reach the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time and followed India into the last four following a combination of results that eliminated 2021 champion Australia on Monday. But middle-order batters Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya ensured India of the joint highest total against Australia in men’s T20 …

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 game
5 months, 4 weeks ago

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Best fantasy team for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 game

India TV News  

AFG vs BAN Dream11 Prediction: Afghanistan will target a dream semifinal spot when they take on struggling Bangladesh in the last Super 8 round game of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Kingstown on Monday evening. Match Details: Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Super 8 Group 1, Match 52 Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent Date & Time: Tuesday, …

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis
5 months, 4 weeks ago

T20 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh: Fantasy XI Prediction, teams, captain, vice-captain, toss and venue analysis

Hindustan Times  

Afghanistan after losing their first Super 8 match are now back in the contention for the semis with their win over Australia on Sunday. DISCLAIMER: ALL STATS UPDATED TILL END OF MATCH 48: AFG vs AUS LAST 5 MATCHES AFGHANISTAN - WWLLW BANGLADESH – LWWLL THE LIKELY PLAYING XIs FOR AFGHANISTAN & BANGLADESH AFGHANISTAN likely XI Batters - Ibrahim Zadran, …

AFG vs BAN Predicted XI, T20 World Cup 2024: Taskin Ahmed to return for Bangladesh?
6 months ago

AFG vs BAN Predicted XI, T20 World Cup 2024: Taskin Ahmed to return for Bangladesh?

India Today  

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be up against each other in a crucial Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2024. T20 World Cup Coverage | Points Table | T20 World Cup 2024 Schedule | Player Stats Bangladesh, on the other hand, need a miracle to go through. Predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, …

T20 World Cup 2024: It’s something we missed in last two years, says Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan on epic win over Australia
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: It’s something we missed in last two years, says Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan on epic win over Australia

The Hindu  

Skipper Rashid Khan lauded Afghanistan for their "massive" win over heavyweights Australia in the T20 World Cup, saying such glorious moments were missing in the last couple of years and attributed the victory to the number of all-rounders at the team's disposal. Our journey starts now: Naib Naib, who was adjudged the Player of the Match, said the win took …

Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive
6 months ago

Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive

Hindustan Times  

-Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 before Gulbadin Naib took over to drive Afghanistan to a 21-run win over Australia in St Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals. Inspired Afghanistan stun Australia, keep World Cup semis hopes alive A win for Australia would have sent the …

T20 WC: Gulbadin comes to rescue, helps Afghanistan pull off historic win over Australia in Super 8
6 months ago

T20 WC: Gulbadin comes to rescue, helps Afghanistan pull off historic win over Australia in Super 8

Hindustan Times  

Kingstown, : Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground. T20 WC: Gulbadin comes to rescue, helps Afghanistan pull off historic win over Australia in Super 8 …

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win
6 months ago

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

Hindustan Times  

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan's man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a surprise 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in their Group One Super Eight encounter in the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium on Saturday. Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell had the Test and …

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia
6 months ago

AFG vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8: Gulbadin’s golden arm lifts Afghanistan to stunning win over Australia

The Hindu  

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday. Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell kept the Test and One-Day champions on course until he …

T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8

The Hindu  

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia in St. Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup. Gulbadin Naib claimed 4-20 and Naveen-ul-Haq bagged 3-20, but it was the third century partnership of the tournament from Gurbaz …

Afghanistan stuns Australia to keep Twenty20 World Cup dream alive. India beat Bangladesh
6 months ago

Afghanistan stuns Australia to keep Twenty20 World Cup dream alive. India beat Bangladesh

Associated Press  

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent — Afghanistan kept its Twenty20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive by stunning previously unbeaten Australia by 21 runs in a thrilling encounter on Saturday. Afghanistan pair Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put on 118 for the highest opening partnership against Australia in a T20 match before Australia’s bowlers rallied late, including Cummins’ second career hat-trick — just …

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan set for stern Australia test in Super Eight game
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan set for stern Australia test in Super Eight game

The Hindu  

A stern test awaits Afghanistan as it takes on a rampant Australia in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight Group 1 clash here on Sunday. Afghanistan showed its all-round skills in the group stage to finish second behind the West Indies but it will have to find its ‘A’ game to stop the 2021 winners Australia, which have notched …

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024, IND vs AFG: Players To Watch Out

Deccan Chronicle  

India will be facing Afghanistan in the Super eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at Kensington Oval, Barbados on Thursday. India has won all their group stage matches whereas Afghanistan lost one match in the group stages to West Indies but they were successful in defeating New Zealand. Chasing a total of 111 set up by the US, …

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset
6 months ago

T20 World Cup 2024 | Afghanistan’s coming-of-age story: no longer a shock or upset

The Hindu  

Who would have imagined, after 40 group stage matches, that an Afghanistan player would be sitting atop both the leading run-scorers’ and wicket-takers’ charts in the T20 World Cup? New Zealand was asked to hunt down 160 but fell woefully short, bowled out for 75; Farooqi exposed the soft underbelly, and Rashid and Nabi shared six wickets to consign Kane …

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs
6 months ago

WI vs AFG Highlights, T20 World Cup: West Indies beat Afghanistan by 104 runs

India Today  

07:51 IST: The Afghan bowlers were just getting smoked right from the get-go. Azmatullah Omarzai did pick up Brandon King's wicket early, but that was literally the only thing that went right for their bowling in the Powerplay. And to make matters even worse for them, Azmatullah himself got absolutely carted for 36 runs in his second over which just …

WI vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies, Afghanistan eye unbeaten streak with Super Eight berths confirmed
6 months, 1 week ago

WI vs AFG, T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies, Afghanistan eye unbeaten streak with Super Eight berths confirmed

The Hindu  

West Indies’ upcoming Group C T20 World Cup match against Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Monday presents an opportunity to witness which team will maintain an unbeaten record in the group stage. The primary challenge facing both teams, many of whose players recently competed in the Indian Premier League, will be managing …

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG
6 months, 1 week ago

"Feeling great to have qualified for Super Eights...": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG

Hindustan Times  

Tarouba, : Following his side's seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan expressed happiness at his side's qualification to the Super Eights stage and expressed the importance of both bowlers and batters playing an attacking game. ": Afghanistan skipper Rashid after beating PNG A magnificent three-wicket haul by pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi and a fine knock by Gulbadin …

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated
6 months, 1 week ago

Afghanistan beat PNG to advance at T20 World Cup as New Zealand eliminated

The Hindu  

Afghanistan underlined their growing status as the dark horses of the 2024 T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea on Thursday to advance to the Super Eight phase of the competition and send New Zealand crashing out. Fazalhaq Farooqi added another three victims to his tournament-leading wicket tally as PNG were bundled out for 95 off …

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan chase down 107 vs Canada to stay alive with 7-wicket win
6 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan chase down 107 vs Canada to stay alive with 7-wicket win

India Today  

Mohammad Rizwan scored a fantastic fifty to guide Pakistan to a campaign-saving seven-wicket win over Canada in the T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York on Tuesday. Johnson, who scored his sixth international fifty, showcased his aggressive style from the outset, hitting consecutive boundaries off Shaheen Shah Afridi's first two deliveries. Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Rizwan inspire a win …

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