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Afghanistan Defeat Australia in Historic T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s Match

Afghans Script History with Upset Victory

Afghanistan Defeat Australia – Afghanistan pulled off a stunning upset victory against cricketing giants Australia in a T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8s match on Saturday. This marks a historic moment for Afghan cricket, securing their first win against Australia in a senior international encounter.

Afghanistan Sets Modest Target

Batting first, Afghanistan managed a score of 148/6 on the board. While their usual strength lies with the spin attack, this time it was the pace bowling unit that shone.

Gulbadin Naib Leads Pace Bowling Charge

Spearheaded by Gulbadin Naib’s exceptional performance of 4 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs, the Afghan pace attack dismantled the formidable Australian batting line-up. This emphatic turnaround proved to be the game-changer.

The Kangaroos Crumble Under Pressure – Afghanistan Defeats Australia

Maxwell’s Heroics Not Enough

Set a target of 149 runs, Australia looked promising with Glenn Maxwell’s 59 runs off 41 balls. However, his dismissal by Naib in the 15th over proved to be a turning point.

First-Ever Defeat for Australia

Australia, the former champions, succumbed to the pressure and were ultimately bowled out for just 127 runs with 4 balls remaining. This marks their first-ever defeat to Afghanistan in a senior international match.

Naib Expresses Gratitude and Excitement after Afghanistan Defeats Australia

Emotional Post-Match Speech

In the post-match ceremony, Naib, visibly overwhelmed by the historic victory, expressed his gratitude to God, fans, and the entire team for their support and contribution. He acknowledged the significance of this win for the nation and Afghan cricket’s journey.

Focus on Remaining Matches

Looking ahead, Naib emphasized the importance of remaining focused on each game, as both Afghanistan and Bangladesh (their next opponent) require wins to secure a semi-final berth.

This detailed rephrasing provides a structured breakdown of the match, highlighting the key points of Afghanistan’s historic upset victory over Australia.

AFGHANISTAN ARE KINGS IN KINGSTOWN 👑

Their first-ever win against Australia!

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— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) June 23, 2024

Afghanistan have defeated Australia by 21 runs.

The entire batting lineup, barring Glenn Maxwell, failed to put up a decent score. Maxwell scored 59 runs off 41 balls but had no one at the other end to support him, with the second-highest score being only 12 runs.
#AFGvAUS pic.twitter.com/GZV30HENCZ

— Aussies Army🏏🦘 (@AussiesArmy) June 23, 2024

#Australia’s defeat to #Afghanistan throws open Group 1 as India will now have to beat Australia in their final Super 8 game to make semis.

Check out how things stand after Sunday's morning history-making result. #T20WorldCup 2024 Super 8 Points Table: https://t.co/0aQfEJZNyL

— Express Sports (@IExpressSports) June 23, 2024