“In a stunning upset at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan shocks Australia with a historic victory. Pat Cummins’ record T20 World Cup Hat-Trick heroics weren’t enough as Afghanistan’s brilliance steals the show.”
Match Summary
Afghanistan’s stunning upset victory over Australia in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Australia, considered a favorite, faltered against an inspired Afghan side. Afghanistan’s aggressive batting and disciplined bowling proved too much for the Aussies, who struggled to match their opponent’s intensity. The match was a testament to Afghanistan’s rapid rise in international cricket and their ability to challenge top Teams.
Final Score: T20 World Cup Hat-Trick Drama
Afghanistan bury the demons of 2023 ๐ฅ
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024
A historic #T20WorldCup victory for Afghanistan ๐คฉ
๐ #AFGvAUS: https://t.co/wXEyJ9HIRY pic.twitter.com/iIuoGTdyf6
Afghanistan’s opening batsmen, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, built a strong foundation with a partnership that set the tone for their team’s competitive total of 148/6.
In red-hot form ๐ฅ
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024
Rahmanullah Gurbaz lifts the bat to celebrate a third @MyIndusIndBank Milestone at the #T20WorldCup 2024 ๐ #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/QDTnd2BGOY
T20 World Cup Hat-Trick
Pat Cummins’ hat-trick briefly raised Australia’s hopes, but Afghanistan’s all-round performance, highlighted by Gulbadin Naib’s crucial four-wicket haul and Mohammad Nabi’s decisive catch, ensured their victory.
A colossal performance to get Afghanistan over the line ๐ช#T20WorldCup | ๐ #AFGvAUS: https://t.co/TMGy298Brs pic.twitter.com/11gozLuRxo
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024
Gulbadin Naib was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling figures of 4/20. Afghanistan’s victory, with Australia bowled out for 127, marked a historic moment for Afghan cricket, signaling their arrival as serious contenders on the global stage.
Road Ahead
Afghanistan’s next challenge is Bangladesh, where they aim to maintain their winning momentum and secure a spot in the semifinals. Meanwhile, Australia faces India in a must-win match to keep their semifinal hopes alive, needing a strong performance to bounce back from their defeat against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's unforgettable win over Australia keeps the race for semi-final spots from Group 1 wide open ๐
— ICC (@ICC) June 23, 2024
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Upcoming Matches: T20WC 2024 Super 8
