Afghanistan Upsets Australia in T20 World Cup Match
In a surprising turn of events at the Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent, Afghanistan emerged victorious against Australia in a thrilling T20 World Cup match. Gulbadin Naib’s impressive bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for 20 runs, along with Naveen-ul-Haq’s 3 wickets for 20 runs, helped Afghanistan stun Australia by 21 runs. Despite Glenn Maxwell’s valiant effort scoring 59 runs off 41 balls, Afghanistan’s bowlers proved too much for the Australian team. Chasing a target of 149 runs, Australia was eventually bundled out for 127.
Superb Bowling Performance by Naib and Haq
Naib’s crucial wickets, including the dismissals of Stoinis and Maxwell, played a vital role in Afghanistan’s victory. His well-executed bowling display disrupted Australia’s batting lineup, securing crucial breakthroughs at key moments in the game. Haq also contributed significantly with his double blow during the powerplay, setting the tone for Afghanistan’s strong bowling performance.
Impressive Start by Afghanistan’s Openers
Facing a challenging surface with turn, seam, and swing, Afghanistan’s openers, Gurbaz and Zadran, provided a solid start with a steady partnership. They managed to score 40 runs without losing any wickets by the end of the powerplay. As the innings progressed, both batsmen accelerated their scoring pace, eventually reaching their fifties and laying a strong foundation for Afghanistan’s total.
Cummins’ Hat-Trick for Australia
Despite Afghanistan’s strong start, Australia managed to break the opening partnership with Stoinis dismissing Gurbaz for 60 runs. This breakthrough allowed Australia to regain some momentum in the game. Pat Cummins further swung the game in Australia’s favor by claiming a hat-trick, becoming the first player in T20 World Cup history to achieve this feat in back-to-back games.
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[Glenn Maxwell](https://indianexpress.com/about/glenn-maxwell/), [Marcus Stoinis](https://indianexpress.com/about/marcus-stoinis/), and other key players showcased their skills and determination in this fiercely contested match, making it a memorable experience for cricket enthusiasts. Don’t miss out on the latest developments and updates from this intense T20 World Cup encounter as both teams battle it out for victory on the global stage.
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The exhilarating showdown between Afghanistan and Australia at the T20 World Cup in St. Vincent captured the hearts of cricket fans worldwide as Afghanistan emerged victorious in a closely fought contest. Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq’s stellar bowling performances, coupled with solid batting displays from Afghanistan’s openers, set the stage for an enthralling cricketing spectacle.
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