Afghanistan vs Australia T20 World Cup Super 8 Match: Afghanistan Sets Target of 149 Runs for Australia

The T20 World Cup 2024 brings another electrifying match between Afghanistan and Australia in the Super 8 phase at the iconic stadium in Kabul. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to field first.

Afghanistan started strong with their opening batsmen Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran forming a formidable partnership, scoring 118 runs in 95 balls. Their innings suffered a blow when Stoinis dismissed Gurbaz at 49 runs, who showcased his skills with 4 fours and 4 sixes before walking back to the pavilion.

After a solid start, the Afghan team hit a tense moment when they lost six wickets attempting to score 30 runs, showcasing some aggressive cricket plays. Akhtar made history by scoring a hat-trick, a memorable feat in the T20 World Cup. The Australian squad faced extraordinary bowling from Naib, who took consecutive wickets against their top order batsmen. By the end of the 20th over, Afghanistan set a target of 149 runs for Australia to chase.

In response, Australia opened their innings sluggishly, losing their first wicket on zero runs with Travis Head losing his wicket to Afghan spinner Akhtar. The pacing of the Australian innings was significantly slower compared to their Afghan counterparts.

As Australia struggled to build steady partnerships, they faced relentless pressure from Afghanistan’s bowlers, including Jampie who dismissed key players like Akhtar, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rashid Khan in quick succession. The match intensified as Afghanistan’s bowlers showcased their attacking skills, keeping the Australian batsmen on the edge of their seats.

The final outcome of this thrilling encounter will determine the fate of both teams in the T20 World Cup and set the tone for future matches in this high-stakes tournament. Afghanistan’s performance has been nothing short of spectacular, with players like Glenn Maxwell and Mohammad Nabi exhibiting their exceptional cricketing skills on the field.