For the first time, Afghanistan and South Africa will play a bilateral ODI series. This significant three-match series will take place from September 18 to September 22 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Historically, these teams have only met during ICC ODI World Cups, making this series a landmark event in th??eir cricketing history.

Rashid Khan returns to action amidst key absences

Afghanistan’s squad features a major boost with the return of leg-spinner Rashid Khan, who has not played an ODI since the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 in India. Rashid’s inclusion is highly anticipated as he brings valuable experience and skill to Afghanistan’s bowling lineup. However, the team will be missing several key players: Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who is recovering from a sprained index finger, and Ibrahim Zadran, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Noor Ahmad is also absent due to injury. In their place, Abdul Malik has been selected, and Darwish Rasooli could potentially make his ODI debut.

Strategic preparation for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

This series is crucial for both teams as they gear up for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The matches will serve as an essential preparation phase, helping both teams fine-tune their strategies and build form ahead of the tour?nament.? For Afghanistan, this series offers a chance to test their squad depth and adjust their game plans without several key players. South Africa will also be looking to solidify their squad and tactics in anticipation of the Champions Trophy, making these matches an important step in their preparation.

Also READ: Cricket South Africa announces squad for ?ODI series? against Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s top-choice playing XI for the ODI series against South Africa:

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) – Opening Batter

• Role: Aggressive opening batter and wicketkeeper.
• Strengths: Explosive in the powerplay, capable of providing quick starts.
• Impact: Sets a solid foundation for the innings with his aggressive play, especially on slower pitches in the UAE.

2. Darwish Rasooli – Opening Batter

• Role: Aggressive top-order batter.
• Strengths: Can complement Gurbaz with his attacking style, capable of accelerating the innings.
• Impact: Provides quick runs at the top, helping to build a strong start.

3. Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) – Captain and Top-Order Batter

• Role: Captain and experienced top-order batter.
• Strengths: Reliable and steady, capable of anchoring the innings and adapting to different conditions.
• Impact: Provides stability and leadership, crucial for building innings and handling pressure.

4. Rahmat Shah (vc) – Vice-Captain and Middle-Order Batter

• Role: Vice-captain and key middle-order batter.
• Strengths: Technically sound and proficient at rotating strike and accelerating as needed.
• Impact: Stabilizes the innings and provides a dependable presence in the middle order.

5. Mohammad Nabi – All-Rounder

• Role: Senior all-rounder with spin bowling and lower-order batting capabilities.
• Strengths: Effective off-spin bowler and powerful lower-order hitter.
• Impact: Adds balance to the team with his dual capabilities, crucial in both batting and bowling departments.

6. Azmatullah Omarzai – All-Rounder

• Role: All-rounder contributing with medium-pace bowling and batting.
• Strengths: Versatile, can offer balance with contributions in both departments.
• Impact: Provides flexibility and depth in the middle overs, both with the bat and ball.

7. Gulbadin Naib – All-Rounder

• Role: Seam-bowling all-rounder.
• Strengths: Effective with both bat and ball, offers depth and variety.
• Impact: Useful for finishing innings and adding balance to the side.

8. Rashid Khan – Leg-Spin Bowler

• Role: Premier leg-spinner.
• Strengths: World-class spin bowler, excels in extracting turn and bounce.
• Impact: Key wicket-taker and can dominate in the middle overs, especially in spin-friendly conditions.

9. Fazal Haq Farooqi – Fast Bowler

• Role: Fast bowler.
• Strengths: Provides pace and swing, effective in the powerplay and death overs.
• Impact: Offers pace options and the ability to take early wickets and control the flow of runs.

10. Farid Ahmad Malik – Fast Bowler

• Role: Fast bowler.
• Strengths: Known for his pace and aggression.
• Impact: Adds an extra pace option and can be impactful in the middle overs and death overs.

11. Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar – Off-Spin Bowler

• Role: Off-spin bowler.
• Strengths: Provides variety to the spin attack with his off-spin.
• Impact: Useful for tying down batters and breaking partnerships in the middle overs.

Also READ: Afghanistan announces squad for the ODI series against? South Africa in UAE; Rashid Khan returns

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Afghanistan have unveiled a 16-member squad for their upcoming one-off Test against New Zealand, scheduled to start on Monday (September 9) in Greater Noida. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the team, though they will be without their star spinner Rashid Khan, who is sidelined due to injury. This match will mark Afghanistan’s first-ever Test against New Zealand and their first Test outing since their remarkable semi-final run in the T20 World Cup 2024 held in the West Indies and United States of America (USA).

Key players and potential debuts

The squad features established batters such as Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah and captain Shahidi. Talented all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who has been impressed with the white-ball formats over the past year, will likely make his Test debut. The batting lineup is further strengthened by opener Abdul Malik, newcomer Riaz Hassan, Baheer Shah and experienced wicket-keeper batters Ikram Alikhil and Afsar Zazai. Shahidullah Kamal and Shams Ur Rahman are included as all-rounders.

Spin and pace departments

The spin department will be led by Qais Ahmad, Zia-ur Rehman, Khalil Ahmad and Zahir Khan. Nijat Masood is the lone specialist pacer in the squad. Notably, prominent players like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Karim Janat were not considered as they were not pa??rt of the preliminary squad.

According to a statement on Afghanistan’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the final squad was selected based on players’ performances during a preparation camp. Afghanistan have lost their last three Tests, all one-off series against Ireland, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Their most r?ecent Test was a one-of?f match against Ireland earlier this year, which they lost by six wickets.

Also READ: Former Indian batting coach joins New Zealand for the one-off Test agains??t Afghanistan; red??-ball legend named spin coach

Key exclusions of Gulbadin Naib and injuries

Veteran player Gulbadin Naib, despite his strong performance in the T20 World Cup, was not included in the final squad after being named in initial 20 member squad . His absence, along with that of fast bowler Naveed Zadran, who is recovering from a side strain injury, has left the team with some key gaps. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has advised Zadran to rest for 3-4 weeks before the upcoming ODI series against South Africa in the UAE. Yama Arab and Farid Ahmed Malik were also left out of the squad, while Noor Ali Zadran, who played in Afghanistan’s last Test against Ireland, announced his retirement from international cricket in March and will not be part of the team.

🚨 Update🚨

Fast Bowler Naveed Zadran has been ruled out of Afghani?stan’s only test match against New Zealand due to side strain injury.

The physio has advised him to res??t for 3-4 weeks hoping that he gets better before the South Africa ODI series in UAE.

Get well soon Naveed! pic.twitter.com/0n2YlfGd5p

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) September 6, 2024

Afghanistan’s 16-member squad for the one-off New Zealand Test:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Abdul Mal??ik, Riaz Hassan, Baheer Shah Mahboob, Ikram Alikhil, Afsar Zazai, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatu??llah Omarzai, Shams Ur Rahman, Zia-ur Rehman Akbar, Zahir Khan Pakteen, Qais Ahmad, Khalil Ahmad, and Nijat Masood.

Also READ: Afghanistan names new assistant coach for? the upcoming series against New Zealan??d

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Australia captain, Mitchell Marsh, has injected a dose of humour into the tense atmosphere of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He recently spoke about the now-infamous incid?ent involving Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib, who appeared to fake a hamstring injury during their crucial match against Bangladesh.

A DLS dilemma and Gulbadin Naib’s dramatic fall

With rain threatening to wash out the Afghanistan-Bangladesh clash, the game hung in the balance. Bangladesh were just two runs behind as per the Duckworth-Lewis method (DLS) when the rain stopped play in the 12th ov??er.

In a dramatic turn of events, Gulbadin Naib theatrically collapsed to the ground while fielding at first slip, clutching his hamstring. This incident, reportedly orchestrated by Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott in an attempt to slow down the game, had the potential to swing the result in their favour if the rain intensified. A DLS victory for Afghanistan with Naib’s injury as the reason would have been a controversial outcome.

However, the rain gods had other plans. The shower subsided shortly after Naib received treatment, and Afghanistan ultimately secured a conventional eight-run victory, booking ?their place in the semi-finals.

Also READ: Rashid Khan reacts to cheating accusations amid Gulbadin Naib drama during Afghanistan’s victory? over Bangladesh | T20 W?orld Cup

Laughter through disappointment for Marsh & Co.

While Australia’s qualification chances were dependent on Bangladesh’s victory over Afghanistan, Mitchell Marsh found humour in the midst of their disappointment.

“I was almost in tears laughing,” he confessed to cricket.com.au. “But at the end of the day it had no bearing on the game. So we can laugh about it now – but gee it was funny. It was outstanding.”

Marsh acknowledged the lightheartedness of the situation in hindsight, but also emphasized Australia’s strong desire to remain in the tournament. This marked their second consecutive T20 World Cup where they failed to reach the knockout stages.

“We watched it as a group,” he said. “We were all flat (when the final wicket fell). We were desperate to continue, but fair play to Afghanistan – they beat us and they beat Bangladesh and they deserve to be in the semi-finals.”

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Gulbadin Naib‘s dramatic display became an unforgettable moment as Afghanistan secured a historic victory over Bangladesh by 8 runs, clinching a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. This remarkable achievement also resulted in Australia’s exit from the tournament. Led by Rashid Khan, Afgh?anistan reached the semifinals?? of an ICC event for the first time ever.

Strategic move during rain delays

The match experienced several rain delays, and during one such interruption, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott advised his team to slow down the game as light rain began, with Afghanistan ahead on the DLS method. Gulbadin Naib resp?onded by pretending to be injured, a mov?e widely believed to be a tactic to waste time. Despite the apparent injury, Gulbadin returned to bowl shortly after.

Naveen-ul-Haq’s playful jab

Gulbadin’s teammates joined in the fun, with pacer Naveen-ul-Haq posting a humorous meme on Instagram, mocking Gulbadin’s antics. The meme was inspired by the popular Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar movie ‘Welcome.’

Here is the video:

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Gulbadin Naib reacts

Afghan skipper Rashid reacted to Naveen’s post with laughing emojis. Gulbadin also responded with a comment saying, “Hey mate I am feeling not well�?Hamstring problem (laughing emoji).” Other Afghan players, including Mohammad Nabi, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Ibrahim Zadran, also reacted with laughter.

Crucial performance in Super 8 match

In the final Super 8 clash against Bangladesh, Gulbadin bowled two overs and?? secured a breakthrough. It resulted in Afghanistan winning by eight runs and reaching the s?emifinals of the T20 World Cup, where they will face South Africa on June 26.

Also READ: ‘Oscar level acting’: Fans react with amusement at Gulbadin Naib’s fall after Jonathan Trott tells him to slow down the AFG vs BAN game | T20 World Cup 2024

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Afghanistan‘s all-rounder Gulbadin Naib found himself at the centre of controversy during Afghanistan’s thrilling eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent. The controversy stemmed from Naib’s ‘supposed’ hamstring injury while fielding in the slips, an incident that drew significant criticism and speculation.

The controversial incident during Afghanistan vs Bangladesh game

The contentious moment occurred just before a rain break with Bangladesh at 81 for 7, trailing the DLS score by two runs. With Afghanistan taking a series of crucial wickets, including key contributions from Rashid Khan, Bangladesh were already on the backfoot.

As it began to drizzle, Afghanistan’s coach Jonathan Trott was seen signalling to his players to slow the game down. Shortly after, Naib fell to the ground, clutching his hamstring, much to the apparent displeasure of skipper Rashid, who repeatedly inquired about the sudden injury. Remarkably, Naib returned to bowl shortly afterward, raising eyebrows and leading to speculation and trolling about the authenticity of his injury. Commentators and netizens were particularly vocal about Naib’s quick recovery.

Also WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq picks back to back wickets to seal Afghanistan’s hi?storic win in the T20 World C?up 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin’s take and Gulbadin Naib’s reply

Indian veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin humorously weighed in on the incident, suggesting a ‘red card’ for Gulbadin. In football, a red card signifies a player being sent off the field.

Red card for Gulbadin Naib😂😂😂

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 25, 2024

Later on after the match, Naib responded to Ashwin’s comment by re-tweeting it and replied it in a light-hearted manner, stating, “Sometimes the hamstring hurts in happiness and sometimes it does in sadness.”

Kabi khushi kabi gham main huta hai 🤣🤣
Hamstring 🤣 //t.co/48jV4ESpuS

— Gulbadin Naib (@GbNaib) June 25, 2024

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In a historic day for Afghanistan cricket, Rashid Khan’s men defeated Bangladesh on Monday evening in Kingstown to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-final for the very first time. However, the celebrations were briefly overshadowed by a controversial moment involving all-rounder Gulbadin Naib.

Gulbadin Naib’s apparent bout of cramp against Bangladesh

Naib dramatically fell to the ground clutching his thigh just as Bangladesh batter Litton Das was looking dangerous. The incident occurred after Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott signalled for a slowdown in play. But to the surprise of many, Naib was back on the field just minutes later and even managed to dismiss key batter Tanzim Hasan. This quick recovery sparked debate on social media, with fans and experts of the game questioning the legitimacy of Naib’s discomfort.

Rashid Khan’s reaction on cheating accusations

Despite the controversy, Afghan captain Rashid Khan downplayed the incident. He confirmed that Naib had experienced cramps but insisted it didn’t significantly impact the game. Rashid emphasized that Afghanistan lost no overs due to the incident and the rain break that followed shortly after.

This is U??nacceptable �?br />This is cheating from Afghanistan �?

Bangladesh scored 81 Runs before the rain and they were only 2 Runs behind par score and Gu?lbadin Nai?b do this to avoid Bangladesh victory on DLS

Once a cheater always a Cheater pic.twitter.com/oEnVPlcFCP

— ٰImran Siddique (@imransiddique89) June 25, 2024

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“Well, he had some cramp, I don’t know what happened to him and I don’t know what’s going on in social media but that doesn’t matter – it’s just the end field injury which comes and then we haven’t lost any overs, the rain came and we just went off, it’s not something like brought a massive difference in the game,” Rashid said in the post-match interview.

“We came back on field after five minutes and there was no massive difference. For me, it’s just like a small injury comes in, then you have to take some time.”

Looking beyond the controversy, Rashid ecstatic about Afghanistan’s historic achievement. He believed reaching the semi-finals, following impressive victories over New Zealand and Australia, will be a major inspiration for Afghan youth, especially considering the nation’s struggles.

“The semi-final is going to be a massive inspiration for the youngsters back home,” remarked. He highlighted the significance of this achievement, especially compared to their previous performances.

“We haven’t done this at the senior level before. Even the Super Eight was a first for us,” the Afghanistan skipper added.

Also WATCH: Naveen-ul-Haq picks back to back wickets against?? Bangladesh to seal Afghan?istan’s historic win in the T20 World Cup 2024

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Afghanistan have qualified for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024 in a thrilling and contentious match against Bangladesh. The Afghan team secured an eight-run victory, bowling out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs.  With that Australia have also faced an elimination as they hope to reached the top 4 shattered with the fall of Bangladesh’s last wicket. However, the game was marred by a controversial incident involving Gulbadin Naib, sparking allegations of gamesmanship.

The dramatic clash between Afghanistan and Bangladesh

The high-stakes match at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent, was pivotal for both Afghanistan and Australia. Australia’s slim hopes of reaching the semi-finals hinged on Afghanistan losing its showdown against Bangladesh. Afghanistan needed a win to progress to the semi-finals at Australia’s expense. Bangladesh, on the other hand, was looking to finish their campaign on a high note. The game saw several momentum swings, ultimately culminating in a narrow victory for Afghanistan.

Also READ: T20 World Cup 2024: Fans a?nd experts go berserk as Afghanistan reach the semifinals, eliminate Ba??ngladesh and Australia

Gulbadin Naib’s controversial act

The controversy erupted in the 12th over of Bangladesh’s chase. With Afghanistan having just taken Bangladesh’s sixth and seventh wickets in the 11th over, leaving them at 80/7, and Bangladesh slightly behind the DLS par score, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott was seen signal?in?g his players to slow down the game as rain began to threaten.

Fielding at first slip, Gulbadin suddenly went down clutching his leg, claiming a cramp. This happened between the third and fourth deliveries of Noor Ahmad‘s over. Naib was helped off the field by teammates Naveen-ul-Haq and a support staff member just as drizzle started, prompting the umpires to cover the pitch. This delay reduced Bangladesh’s target by one run, adjusting it to 114 under the DLS method.

Afghanistan got their wish with the rain intensifying, and the delay from Gulbadin ensuring another ball wouldn’t come. If no play could continue, it would’ve confirmed Afghanistan’s progress over Australia then and there. Nevertheless, the injury and rain interruption did not last long, and when play resumed minutes later, Afghanistan continued to press their advant?age, ultimately winning ?by eight runs.

This has got to be the most funniest thing ever 🤣 Gulbadin Naib just breaks down after coach tells him to slow things down 🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/JdHm6MfwUp

— Sports Production (@SportsProd37) June 25, 2024

Naib’s return and key wicket

Despite the apparent injury, Naib returned to the field in the 13th over and bowled the 15th over, taking the crucial wicket of Tanzim Hasan Sakib. The interruption due to rain and Naib’s injury did not have a significant impact on the result, but it did raise questions about sportsmanship. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan did not look pleased during the incident, indicating internal discontent with the controversial tactic.

Outcome and reactions

Afghanistan’s victory not only propelled them to the semi-finals but also knocked Australia out of the tournament. The incident with Naib drew criticism and calls for scrutiny, as time-wasting is a punishable offense in cricket. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan’s visible displeasure during the incident suggested the tactic might not have been a unified team decision. Despite the controversy, Afghanistan’s resilience and tactical play have kept their World Cup hopes alive, setting the stage for an exciting semi-final round.

Here’s how fans reacted:

Gulbadin just beat Rizwan for the worst ac??tor award.

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) June 25, 2024

Oscar level acting by Gulbadin.

That's shameful. They don't deserve to qualify now.#AFGvsBAN pic.twitter.com/AG1cvN9Vup

— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) June 25, 2024

Red card for Gulbadin Naib😂😂😂

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) June 25, 2024

Spirit of cricket is alive & kicking �?/p>

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 25, 2024

I never thought Gulbadin Naib will deliver a better performance than this against Australia. But I was wrong. pic.twitter.com/zEm7fURtLr

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 25, 2024

Gulbadin Naib also deserves an award for doing everything possible to win the match for Afghanistan 😂 pic.twitter.com/QnVBJKHvrI

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 25, 2024

Gulbadin did a Suarez. You can cry as much as you want but he is taking his team to sf. Everything is fair in love and war. pic.twitter.com/wCgVTuqXUt

— Usama Zafar (@Usama7) June 25, 2024

The best moment in this World Cup for me aren't those hat tricks or nail biters… It is Gulbadin Naib's horribly failed acting 🤣
Had zero impact on the game but i respect my boy's hustle to get his team qualified 🫡

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) June 25, 2024

That clip of ?Noor Ahmed loading in his run-up and Gulbadin suddenly fall?ing due to fake cramp will make me laugh randomly thinking about it on a walk someday.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) June 25, 2024

Forget BAN vs AFG vs AUS,

GULBADIN NAIB HAS JUST DEFEATED MOHD RIZWAN! #BANvsAFG

— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) June 25, 2024

Massive respect for Gulbadi??n Naib. The commentators and pundits bullying him can keep their "Spirit of Cricket" to themselves. He did what he thought was best for his team knowing it would look terrible. THAT is the Spirit of Cricket. Or any team sport f??or that matter.

— Naman Agarwal (@CoverDrivenFor4) June 25, 2024

I have seen some desperately bad acting in my time as a Ramsay Brothers horror film fan, but nothing I saw matches Gulbadin Nain's sudden cramp once the Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott asked them to slow down proceedings!

— Joy Bhattacharjya (@joybhattacharj) June 25, 2024

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In a stunning upset at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, Afghanistan achieved a monumental victory over defending champions Australia during the T20 World Cup 2024. This remarkable win marked a significant milestone in Afghanistan’s cricketing history, sparking widespread celebration among fans globally.

Wazhma Ayoubi’s heartwarming reaction to Afghanistan’s victory

Wazhma Ayoubi, a prominent internet personality known for her dual support of Afghanistan and India in cricket, expressed uncontainable joy following Afghanistan’s historic win over Australia. Rising to fame during the Asia Cup 2022, Wazhma took to her social media platform to share her excitement and gratitude. She celebrated Afghanistan’s achievement and extended heartfelt thanks to the team’s coaches, support staff, and management for their roles in the victory.

“23 October 2023, 23 June 2024 Those dates will shine brighter than a gold medal in Afghanistan’s cricket history. Thank you #AfghanAtalan, coaches, support staff, and the @ACBofficials management,” Wazhma wrote.

23 October 2023
23 June 2024
Those dates will shine brighter than a gold medal in Afghanistan's cricket history.
Thank you #AfghanAtalan, coaches, support staff, and the @ACBofficials management 🙏🔥🧿👏🏻

— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) June 23, 2024

Wazhma further also shared a video capturing the moment of Afghanistan players celebrating victory in the dressing room and captioned it, “We have done it. Afghanistan beats Australia by 21 Runs,”

We have done it 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Afghanistan beats Australia by 21 Runs 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔥🔥🔥🧿🧿🧿🧿 pic.twitter.com/vH6qFV2Qeg

— Wazhma Ayoubi 🇦🇫 (@WazhmaAyoubi) June 23, 2024

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Batting brilliance and bowling mastery define Afghanistan’s win

Afghanistan put up a competitive total of 148/6 in their 20 overs, driven by impressive individual performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Gurbaz played a significant role with his 60 runs, while Zadran contributed 51 runs, forming a formidable partnership of 118 runs for the opening wicket. This partnership not only boosted Afghanistan’s early momentum but also provided a solid platform for their innings. Gurbaz’s aggressive batting and Zadran’s steady contribution were instrumental in guiding Afghanistan to their final score

Bowling heroics lead Afghanistan’s charge

In the bowling department, Gulbadin Naib emerged as the hero for Afghanistan, dismantling Australia’s batting lineup with a stellar performance. Naib’s spell of 4 wickets for just 20 runs in four overs played a pivotal role in restricting Australia to 127 runs in 19.3 overs. Naveen-ul-Haq complemented Naib’s effort with figures of 3/20, ensuring Australia fell short of Afghanistan’s total.

Rashid Khan (1/23), Mohammad Naib (1/1), and Azmatullah Omarzai (1/10) also made valuable contributions with crucial wickets, collectively ensuring Afghanistan’s dominance throughout the match. Their efforts culminated in a memorable victory that bolstered Afghanistan’s standing in the T20 World Cup 2024 and kept their semi-final hopes alive.

Also READ: Fans hail Afgh?anistan’s bo?wling coach Dwayne Bravo after their historic win over Australia in T20 World Cup 2024

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In a high-stakes Super Eight clash at the T20 World Cup 2024, experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib emerged as Afghanistan‘s standout performer, showcasing his bowling prowess to lead his team to a historic 21-run victory over Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstow??n, St Vincent.

Wicket of Marcus Stoinis

The defining moment came in the 11th over of Australia’s innings. Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan’s tactical decision to introduce Gulbadin into the attack proved to be a masterstroke. Facing Naib’s well-directed short-pitched delivery, Marcus Stoinis, who was anchoring Australia’s chase alongside Glenn Maxwell, attempted a forceful shot but only managed to edge the ball behind the stumps. Rahmaullah Gurbaz, stationed as a wicketkeeper, pulled off a sensational catch, diving backward to secure the breakthrough that shifted momentum in Afghanistan’s favour. Naib’s celebration reflected the intensity and significance of the moment, as Afghanistan gained the upper hand.

Here’s the video:

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Spectacular catch to dismiss Ashton Agar

Naib’s impact continued in the 18th over when Naveen-ul-Haq induced a tempting delivery outside off-stump. Ashton Agar, aiming to accelerate Australia’s innings, unleashed a powerful cover drive. However, positioned strategically inside the circle, Naib executed a remarkable dive to his left, clutching a low catch with his non-preferred hand. His athleticism and commitment were on full display, epitomizing Afghanistan’s determination to secure victory against a formidable opponent.

Here’s the video:

Gulbadin Naib’s impenetrable bowling display

Bolstered by Naib’s heroics, Afghanistan’s bowling unit delivered a disciplined performance, containing Australia’s batting lineup effectively. Naib’s figures of 4 wickets for 20 runs in his allotted 4 overs were pivotal in restricting Australia to a modest total of 127 runs in 19.2 overs. His contributions with the ball not only dismantled Australia’s middle order but also played a crucial role in Afghanistan’s historic triumph.

Also READ: Fans?? and experts go wild as Gulbadin Naib-inspired Afghanistan stuns Australia to record a historic win in T20 World Cup 2024

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