Gulbadin comes to rescue, helps Afghanistan pull off historic win over Australia
Updated On: 23 June, 2024 04:52 PM IST | Kingstown (St Vincent) | ANI
Travis Head got outdone by the movement of the ball. Naveen breached his defence to knock the bails over, forcing the opener to walk back for a three-ball duck
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Afghanistan`s Gulbadin Naib celebrates after the dismissal of Australia`s Pat Cummins during the ICC men`s Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight cricket match between Afghanistan and Australia at Arnos Vale Stadium in Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Pic/AFP
Australia were left flabbergasted following an inspirational spell from Afghanistan bowlers led by Gulbadin Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, which sealed a 21-run win for the Asian side in the Super 8 clash of the ongoing T20 World Cup at Arnos Vale Ground. It was a night to remember for Afghanistan and their fans in St Vincent. The surprise was visible in Afghanistan`s dugout when Naveen removed Ashton Agar and took his team a step closer to one of the biggest upsets in the tournament`s history.
Travis Head got outdone by the movement of the ball. Naveen breached his defence to knock the bails over, forcing the opener to walk back for a three-ball duck. Skipper Mitchell Marsh (12) showed intent by picking up a couple of boundaries, but Naveen with his crafty pace outsmarted him. David Warner followed in the footsteps of the duo, with Mohammad Nabi getting the better of the seasoned opener. With wickets falling at one end, Glenn Maxwell led the fight against the opposition with a mix of composure and ruthlessness. With Maxwell on the crease, nostalgia started to creep into the entire stadium. The ODI World Cup heroics of Maxwell looked destined to be repeated.
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