Kingstown, June 25 (Ozi news desk): Afghanistan’s remarkable journey in the T20 World Cup continued as they secured their first-ever semifinal spot with a hard-fought eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected Super 8 match. Leading the charge was the indomitable Rashid Khan, whose exceptional performance guided his team to this historic milestone. Despite facing numerous challenges such as war, political isolation, and the absence of a home base, Afghanistan’s cricketing history has now been enriched with a golden chapter. In a stunning turn of events, Rashid’s unconventional team not only eliminated the reigning champions Australia in their previous Super 8 encounter but also outplayed Bangladesh to secure their place in the semifinals. Their next challenge awaits them in the form of South Africa on June 27. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Afghanistan’s batting lineup struggled and managed to post a below-par total of 115/5. The Bangladesh bowlers capitalized on the tricky pitch, delivering an impressive performance and bowling a staggering 66 dot balls. Due to persistent rain interruptions, the match was eventually reduced to a 19-overs-a-side contest, with Bangladesh given a revised target of 114.
Afghanistan advances to T20 World Cup semifinals for the first time
