ICC World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan cricket chief 'gutted, frustrated and extremely sorry' after qualifying dream all but over
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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Afghanistan cricket chief 'gutted, frustrated and extremely sorry' after qualifying dream all but over

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After losses to Scotland and hosts Zimbabwe, new Test side Afghanistan’s hopes were hanging by a thread, but they collapsed to 195-9 in pursuit of 242 to beat Hong Kong, with rain ensuring a 30-run defeat on DLS method. Harare: A “gutted” Afghanistan cricket chief Shafiq Stanikzai apologised to fans on Thursday after the team’s shock defeat by Hong Kong left their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup all but over. Sorry beloved nation but we will come strong InnshaAllah — Shafiq Stanikzai March 8, 2018 Mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 16, took 3-26 with Mohammad Nabi also claiming three scalps as Afghanistan restricted Hong Kong to 241-8, but they lost regular wickets in the chase. Still great signs for the depth in associate cricket, there will be quality skills on show throughout the #WCQ2018 https://t.co/AcDjiumWFI — Kyle Coetzer March 8, 2018 Another triumph for the Scots in their final group game against Zimbabwe would leave them well-placed to claim one of the last two slots for next year’s World Cup in England and Wales. An excellent unbeaten 99 from captain Jason Holder led the West Indies to a six-wicket win against Papua New Guinea, after the two-time World Cup champions had slipped to 58-4 while chasing 201 for a second consecutive victory in Group A. Ireland, who did not play on Thursday, remain top of the table on net run rate, while the United Arab Emirates look set to progress after a six-wicket win over the Netherlands.

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