AFG vs PNG Highlights
Afghanistan made the tough task possible by winning their first 3 group stage games to secure a super 8 spot in the T20 World Cup 2024. Let us look at the details at AFG vs PNG Highlights.
Playing in their third Group C match, the Rashid Khan-led side chased down the target of 96 in 15.1 over with 7 wickets in hand to remain in top spot on the points table.
Fazalhaq Farooqi won the player of the match award for his almost unplayable spell of 4-0-16-3. It was his second POTM in 3 games.
AFG vs PNG Highlights
Opting to bowl, Afghanistan once again bowlers once again asked hard question to batters. Fazalhaq Farooqi again remained the toughest bowler to face. His impressive line and length deliveries shocked the PNG batters. As a result, Lega Siaka and Sesa Bau, both got out on golden ducks.
Papua New Guinea lost half of their side for just 30 inside the powerplay.
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Kiplin Doriga (27) showed some signs of a fightback but with less support from the other end, the team only managed to 95.
Naveen ul Haq gave only 4 runs in 2.5 overs and grabbed 2 wickets. While Fazalhaq ended the innings as the highest wicket-taker for Afghanistan with 3 scalps.
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AFG vs PNG Highlights: Afghanistan to chase 96 in 20 runs
Team Afghan, in reply, also faced a dry start as they lost both of their openers at the score of 22 in 3 overs.
Gulbadin Naib, who walked in at number 3 steadied their ship and did a solid partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai of 33 runs for third and unbeaten 46 for fourth wicket alongside Mohammad Nabi to hand his side a satisfying win.
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Naib remained not out in the process at 49. His knock included 4 fours and 2 maximums.
The win confirmed Afghanistan’s qualification into the super 8s, and they will have face India on June 20 at Barbados.
