Afghanistan Edges Out Bangladesh in Rain-Affected Thriller

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– Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent – Date: June 24, 2024

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Afghanistan posted 115/5 in their 20 overs – Top Scorer: Ibrahim Zadran with 35 runs – Key Partnerships: Vital middle-order partnerships helped Afghanistan .

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Bangladesh were bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs – Naveen-ul-Haq: 4 wickets for Afghanistan – Rashid Khan: 4 wickets, dismantling the Bangladeshi batting order

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Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan: Their exceptional bowling performances were pivotal in Afghanistan's victory.

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Rain Interruptions: The match had several rain delays, but Afghanistan maintained their momentum and focus throughout

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– Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted a total of 55/0. – Bangladesh fought back, but Afghanistan held their nerve secure victory.

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– Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan starred with the ball, taking crucial wickets. – Mustafizur Rahman’s late heroics for Bangladesh weren’t enough to turn the tide.

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– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 22 runs (27 balls, 1x4, 1x6) – Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 15 runs (21 balls, 1x4) – Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG): 4 wickets

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– Rashid Khan (AFG): 4 wickets – Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): Key contributions with both bat and ball

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With just one ball remaining, Afghanistan secured a nerve-wracking victory, sending them into their maiden World Cup semi-finals.

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Afghanistan Edges Out Bangladesh in Rain-Affected Thriller

– Venue: Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent – Date: June 24, 2024

Match Summary:

Afghanistan posted 115/5 in their 20 overs – Top Scorer: Ibrahim Zadran with 35 runs – Key Partnerships: Vital middle-order partnerships helped Afghanistan .

Afghanistan's Innings

Bangladesh were bowled out for 105 in 17.5 overs – Naveen-ul-Haq: 4 wickets for Afghanistan – Rashid Khan: 4 wickets, dismantling the Bangladeshi batting order

Bangladesh's Chase

Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan: Their exceptional bowling performances were pivotal in Afghanistan's victory.

Key Highlights

Rain Interruptions: The match had several rain delays, but Afghanistan maintained their momentum and focus throughout

Key Highlights

– Afghanistan chose to bat first and posted a total of 55/0. – Bangladesh fought back, but Afghanistan held their nerve secure victory.

Key Highlights

– Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan starred with the ball, taking crucial wickets. – Mustafizur Rahman’s late heroics for Bangladesh weren’t enough to turn the tide.

Key Highlights

– Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG): 22 runs (27 balls, 1x4, 1x6) – Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 15 runs (21 balls, 1x4) – Naveen-ul-Haq (AFG): 4 wickets

Player Performances:

– Rashid Khan (AFG): 4 wickets – Mustafizur Rahman (BAN): Key contributions with both bat and ball

Player Performances:

With just one ball remaining, Afghanistan secured a nerve-wracking victory, sending them into their maiden World Cup semi-finals.

Thrilling Finish: