Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super 8 T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final after securing a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected match at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Tuesday.
Despite defending a modest total of 115 for five on a challenging, bowler-friendly pitch, Afghan captain Rashid Khan excelled by taking four wickets for 23 runs. The match faced three rain stoppages, leading to a revised target of 114 runs off 19 overs. Bangladesh, needing a victory to have any chance of advancing, were ultimately dismissed for 105 runs in 17.5 overs.
Litton Das, who remained unbeaten with 54 runs, posed a significant threat to Afghanistan’s defense and Australia’s chances of advancing on net run rate.
However, pacer Naveen-ul-Haq took the crucial last two wickets of Taskin Ahmed and Mustafizur Rahman off consecutive deliveries in the penultimate over, sparking jubilant celebrations from the Afghan team.
Earlier, India’s victory over Australia ensured India’s place in the second semi-final against England in Guyana on Thursday. This result solidified Afghanistan’s position as the second team from Group 1 to advance, eliminating both Australia and Bangladesh.
Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the first semi-final in Trinidad on Thursday.
Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup with a dramatic eight-run victory (DLS) over Bangladesh in their final Super Eight match in St Vincent on Tuesday. Afghanistan joined India as the qualifiers from Group 1, thus eliminating Australia from the tournament.
Bangladesh also had an opportunity to progress or send Australia through with a victory. However, the Afghans bowled out Bangladesh for 105, securing the victory they needed to set up their first World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad on Thursday.
