Afghanistan achieved a historic milestone by registering their maiden victory over Australia in worldwide cricket, triumphing by 21 runs in a pivotal T20 World Cup 2024 Tremendous 8 encounter on the Arnos Vale Floor in Kingstown, St Vincent.
Afghanistan’s batting show
Batting first after profitable the toss, Afghanistan posted a aggressive whole of 148/6 of their allotted 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran laid a strong basis with a formidable 118-run opening partnership, marking their third-century stand within the ongoing event. Gurbaz, main the run charts, scored 60 off 49 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes, whereas Ibrahim contributed 51 off 48 balls with 6 boundaries. Marcus Stoinis managed to interrupt the partnership by dismissing Gurbaz, proscribing Afghanistan’s acceleration within the latter overs.
Hat-trick from Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins shone brightly for Australia on this recreation, showcasing his bowling prowess with a outstanding efficiency. He clinched three essential wickets, thereby making historical past as the primary bowler ever to attain a number of hat-tricks in T20 World Cups. Adam Zampa offered beneficial assist with a decent spell, though he didn’t handle to say any wickets, he stored the strain on the opposition by conceding solely 28 runs. Collectively, Cummins and Zampa performed pivotal roles in Australia’s spectacular show with the ball, contributing considerably to stopping Afghanistan’s to a modest rating.
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Gulbadin Naib’s match profitable spell
Chasing a goal of 149 runs, Australia have been bolstered by Glenn Maxwell‘s aggressive innings of 59 off 41 balls, that includes 6 fours and three sixes. Nevertheless, Gulbadin Naib‘s distinctive bowling efficiency turned the match in Afghanistan’s favour. Naib dismantled Australia’s middle-order, dismissing key batters like Stoinis and Tim David, earlier than delivering a decisive blow to Maxwell. Naib completed with spectacular figures of 4-0-20-4, additionally accounting for the wicket of Cummins, as Australia have been bundled out for 127 in 19.2 overs.
Right here’s how X reacted:
Don’t disrespect Afghanistan by calling this an upset. Afg are adequate to beat any group on their day. They performed to their potential at this time and defeated an excellent Aus group. A proven fact that must be celebrated. Congratulations and properly performed @ACBofficials 👏🏼👏🏼 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/e3Ydxap3kC
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 23, 2024
Such fantastic, emotional footage coming by means of of Afghanistan beating Australia for the primary time. One other big step ahead for an embattled nation. Such spirit, such power, such want
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2024
That is massive… @ACBofficials topple Australia for the very first time!
Hats off to @rashidkhan_19 and his group of true fighters. #T20WorldCup— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) June 23, 2024
Afghan 🔥🔥🔥 #T20WorldCup
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 23, 2024
Loaded at Wankhede, completed off at Arnos Vale. What a sensational win this for Afghanistan, have been on high of this match just about all through aside from whereas Glenn Maxwell was on the crease. This isn’t an upset. It is a an ideal second in cricket historical past #T20WorldCup
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin Naib 💙
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin, you magnificence. He has modified the sport for Afghanistan on his personal. Sensible sensible bowling. Deceiving with the tempo. 🔥🔥🔥#AUSvsAFG#AFGvsAUS
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) June 23, 2024
That is it historical past created. aus misplaced in opposition to Afghanistan!! Revenge taken efficiently!!
— Saurabh joshi (@SaurabhDJosh) June 23, 2024
Absolute respect for Staff Afghanistan for this WIN in opposition to Australia. Actually wonderful. Effectively executed gents. Effectively deserved. #icct20worldcup
— Fakhr-e-Alam S.I & S.E (@falamb3) June 23, 2024
Glenn Maxwell c Noor Ahmad b Gulbadin Naib: 59 (41) [4s-6 6s-3]#cricket #AFGvAUS #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/tvz897xMTS
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 23, 2024
Afghanistan Cricket Followers bear in mind your hero and All of the Cricket Followers bear in mind this identify
Gulbadin Naib 🗿🔥
This man took 4 wickets vs Australia!!
What a participant! What a bowler!#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/UbC0YPwY7u— Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007) June 23, 2024
Sport altering spell from Gulbadin 4/18 together with Maxwell.#AUSvsAFG #t20worldcup
— Abhijeet Singh Rathore (@bhawarsakanai) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin Naib’s profession trajectory, like most Afghanistan gamers, is sort of the story. #AFGvAUS
— Rohit Sankar (@imRohit_SN) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin Naib, the popeye muscle man has destroyed Australia, got here to bowl after 10 overs and took a wicket every in his all 4 overs, what an unbelievable spell from him 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #AFGvAUS
— Rahul Varma (@urscoolrahul) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin is pumped! What a spell.
— Adam Bell 🇳🇿🇮🇹 (@AdamKerrBell) June 23, 2024
GULBADIN NAIB YOU SUPERSTAR, WHAT A NIGHT HE IS HAVING
— arfan (@Im__Arfan) June 23, 2024
NAIB!
GULBADIN HAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
4ulabin Naib!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 23, 2024
Afghanistan flex their muscle tissues with a historic first ever win that retains their #T20WorldCup alive, and units the Aussies up for a must-win blockbuster with India
Stay response: https://t.co/hzpl35DlQe pic.twitter.com/tfJSWjENfC
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) June 23, 2024
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