Afghanistan National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Highlights

Afghanistan made history on Wednesday by reaching the semi-finals of a T20 World Cup for the first time, and thousands took to the streets of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan to celebrate this feat.

Naveen-ul-Haq captured Shakib Ul Hasan plumb in front, sparking wild celebrations among Afghanistan players and staff alike. It was an unforgettable moment that will live long in their memories.

Key Performance

Afghanistan and Bangladesh have faced off 11 times in T20 internationals, and Afghanistan has come out ahead, winning six times compared to five victories for Bangladesh in T20Is. Both sides also met four ODIs and one T20I Champions Trophy matchup.

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and elected to bat first. Resisting any temptation to include Nangeyalia Kharote, who can bowl left-arm spin, Rashid stuck with what had worked previously – his tried-and-tested Team.

Bangladesh openers have struggled to gain traction on an unforgiving surface, although Taskin Ahmed has found some purchase on it. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran have shown plenty of caution as openers.

Bangladesh nearly lost one wicket during their 11th over when an apparent mix-up almost cost Gurbaz his wicket. Cutting Mustafizur Rahman’s delivery towards the backward point but called off for backing up too far, Gurbaz tried to recover, but a deep square-leg fielder stopped the run before reviewing failed. Bangladesh remains on target to complete their target in 12.1 overs.

Afghanistan National Cricket Team

Afghanistan’s national cricket team’s spectacular eight-run win against Bangladesh on Tuesday set off celebrations across their home country as they secured their maiden semi-final qualification at World Cup T20 2024. Now set to meet South Africa in the last four after beating New Zealand earlier that same day, Afghanistan is looking forward to facing South Africa for a place in their semi-final matchups.

Bangladesh was initially set a target of 114 runs from 20 overs, but this was reduced due to rain conditions. Three wickets fell within their powerplay period, and they struggled after that to keep pace with their run rate, even with Litton Das making an aggressive start.

He struck Naveen-ul-Haq for four and then hit an enormous six over mid-off, taking their score close to DLS par score but leaving them needing 12.1 more overs to bat out their remaining innings.

Bangladesh National Cricket Team

Afghanistan and Bangladesh exhibited incredible performances at their World Cup T20 2024 Super 8 match before it was stopped due to rain. Both sides scored over 200 runs each in what proved an outstanding display of batsmen skills from both teams.

Litton Das started slowly for Bangladesh before smashing two successive fours to keep them competitive. Mohammad Nabi bowled an excellent over, conceding only five runs while placing added pressure on their batting line-up.

Hridoy holes out trying to slog sweep at deep mid-wicket. Rashid Khan claims another wicket!

Final Score

Naveen-ul-Haq celebrated taking the final wicket against Bangladesh to secure Afghanistan’s debut T20 World Cup semi-final appearance – also their debut at senior level and an upset of Australia in doing so! Afghanistan became Asia’s first Team to advance past this round, defeating Australia.

Bangladesh have reduced their target to 114 runs from 19 overs due to three rain delays and stand a good chance of making the last four. Litton Das gets off to an excellent start by striking an unstoppable straight drive towards mid-wicket for SIX!

Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib fail to find the kind of movement needed on a tricky pitch; furthermore, Gulbadin Naib suffers a leg fracture while trying to defend a short one from Noor Ahmad.

Rashid Khan bowls a clean over at the other end, using probing lines and outswing to claim five singles in just over an over.

Bangladesh fell from 80/6 to 105/10 quickly as wickets tumbled regularly. Mahmudullah hit Noor’s straight delivery over mid-wicket for another six, giving Bangladesh hope but increasing difficulty. But then Taskin got lucky by getting just an edge off a late cut from Rahim, alleviating some pressure off them; unfortunately, he had to leave with signific.