The night in Kingstown was filled with intense emotions as the Afghanistan team celebrated their first-ever spot in the semi-final of any men’s senior World Cup. Jonathan Trott was seen kicking a bag and signaling to Afghanistan to slow the game down, while Rashid Khan had his hands on his head at different moments during the chase. However, it was Naveen-ul-Haq who stole the show as he ran off after bowling out Bangladesh, securing Afghanistan’s place in the semi-finals.
The match was marked by interruptions due to rain, but with impressive performances from Naveen and Rashid Khan, Afghanistan emerged victorious over Bangladesh by just eight runs. This victory not only secured them a spot in the semi-finals but also eliminated Australia from the T20 World Cup 2024.
In a thrilling contest between three teams vying for a single semi-final spot from Group 1 of the Super Eight, Bangladesh initially held an advantage on the DLS par scores. However, Afghanistan staged a remarkable comeback and sealed their victory at the end of a tense match.
Litton Das put up a strong fight with his first fifty of the tournament, but it wasn’t enough to lead Bangladesh to victory. Rashid Khan and his team celebrated their double triumph of knocking out two teams with one blow, and their celebrations are likely to continue for a long time.
