AFG vs BAN Highlights
Afghanistan scripted history by securing their first ever semifinal berth in the T20 World Cup history after beating Bangladesh on Tuesday. Let us look at AFG vs BAN Highlights in detail.
Yesterday it was Rohit Sharma for India, and today it was Rashid Khan, has showed the potential of both the captain’s potential and role in team’s victory, as Rashid Khan starred with both bat and ball to help his side win a do or die match. Naveen ul haq also displayed his ability by taking 4 wickets in a low-scoring thriller.
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Earlier, Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored the most runs for Afghanistan in a slow track and some late heroics from skipper Rashid Khan guided their team to post a decent total on board.
AFG vs BAN Highlights
Rashid Khan opted to bat first on the same venue where Afghanistan defeated Australia some back.
The slow pitch again tested the patience of the batters, as the highest strike rate amongst the top-order batters was 83 despite scoring 43 runs.
Afghanistan was at 59 in 10.4 over when they lost their first wicket. Ibrahim Zadran took 29 balls to score 18 before Rishad Hossain sent him back to pavilion.
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Azmatullah scored 10, while the next three batters failed to provide some support to already struggling Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who played a knock 43 off 55 deliveries, left team Afghanistan in difficult situation.
The skipper tried his best to rescue with a 10-ball 19* cameo to push the team’s total to 115 after 20 overs.
Rishad Hossain was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh, as he grabbed 3 wickets while giving 26 in 4 overs.
AFG vs BAN Highlights: Bangladesh to chase 116 in 20 overs
Chasing a target of 116, Bangladesh lost their 3 wickets at 23 in first 3 overs. Naveen-ul-haq grabbed 2 in powerplay and Fazalhaq took 1 wicket to keep Afghanistan hopes alive.
Then came skipper Rashid Khan in picture and changed the whole scenario. The spinner magician took 4 wickets during his spell while leaking only 23 runs.
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Litton Das was the only warrior for Bangladesh, but due to lack of support from other end, Das failed to drive his side home. He remained not out at 54*.
With this win, Afghanistan secured the semifinal berth and will take on South Africa in semifinal 1 on June 27 (IST).