Afghanistan pulled off one of many largest upsets within the historical past of cricket, beating Australia by 21 runs within the Tremendous 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. This was their first win of over Australia in any format, having narrowly misplaced out to them within the ODI World Cup final 12 months in India. The win additionally retains Afghanistan afloat within the race to qualify for the semi-finals of the match. Afghanistan have pulled off some large outcomes over time, however after wins over New Zealand and Australia within the ongoing T20 World Cup, it’s protected to say that they’re knocking on the door to develop into a cricketing powerhouse.
Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja, who was the mentor of the group through the ODI World Cup final 12 months, had claimed that Afghanistan will develop into an enormous group the second they beat a high cricketing nation.
A video of the identical has resurfaced after Afghanistan’s well-known win over Australia.
“A few of the collaborating groups have been enjoying cricket for over 100 years. However, Afghanistan is a younger cricketing nation with round 15-20 years of expertise. So, all that is a part of the journey. Throughout the 2019 World Cup, each India and Pakistan survived an upset towards Afghanistan by the barest of margins. You might be saying right now that they (Afghanistan) are a small group. However, the day they beat an enormous group, they may even develop into an enormous group,” Jadeja had mentioned through the ODI World Cup final 12 months in India.
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After the match, even Australia captain Mitchell Marsh admitted Afghanistan “outplayed us” on an evening when his aspect dropped 5 catches.
“They’re an excellent cricket group who play towards the perfect on a regular basis and so they have improved a hell of rather a lot over the previous couple of years,” mentioned Marsh.
“We all know actually in these circumstances that they’re an enormous hazard group. Like I mentioned earlier than, they outplayed us tonight and credit score to them.”
With one match to play within the Tremendous Eights, Afghanistan and Australia have two factors every whereas India high the group with 4.
Afghanistan will face winless Bangladesh of their last sport within the Tremendous Eights in Kingstown, St Vincent whereas Australia, who at the moment occupy second spot within the group on the idea of run price, will seemingly have to beat India in St Lucia to safe a spot within the semi-finals.
(With AFP Inputs)
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