After his team defeated Australia, Afghanistan’s standout player Naveen-ul-Haq took to social media to confront his detractors.
Afghanistan won their first-ever international cricket match against Australia by defending their total of 148 for six. Australia faces an early exit from the World Cup after being dismissed for 127 runs in 19.2 overs. Australia now has to defeat India on Monday and hope that Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh in their subsequent game.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51), Afghanistan’s opening pair, put together a partnership of 118 runs to lay the groundwork for a formidable total. However, Pat Cummins claimed his second consecutive hat-trick in two overs to limit Afghanistan to a respectable score.
In the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan—no longer the “minnows”—pulled off an incredible upset by shocking Australia by 21 runs. Afghanistan’s four-wicket haul off Australia captain Pat Cummins’ hat-trick ended one of the most remarkable days in Afghan cricket history. Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq posted a mysterious message on social media, criticizing his team’s detractors and the lack of support, as cricket enthusiasts and experts discussed the major upset in the T20 World Cup.
“A huge victory for our squad and as a nation. Wonderful feeling. It’s something we’ve missed during the last two years. I’m overjoyed with the triumph and extremely proud of the men. It was critical for us that we returned with the same playing XI. We are analyzing the opposition’s bowling lineup and choosing an XI appropriately. 140 was a decent score on this wicket. We did not finish as well as we should have. Our initial cooperation provided us with the finest possible start. On this wicket, anything over 130 was defendable as long as we remained cool and believed.
“That is the strength of this team, having all-rounders and choices. Gulbadin’s bowling today was impressive, and his expertise paid off. It was also gratifying to watch how Nabi started, with Warner’s wicket. It’s critical for us both at home and around the world. “I’m sure they’re proud and would have enjoyed the game,” Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan remarked following the game.
Afghanistan is still alive in the T20 World Cup 2024 as a result of the win, giving their chances of reaching the semi-finals a significant boost.
