It is a day of celebration for the Afghanistan cricket team as they sealed the spot in the semi-finals of the ongoing edition of the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating Australia and Bangladesh in back-to-back matches in the Super 8 stage. The Rashid Khan-led side took a victory lap and danced around at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent, on June 25 (Tuesday). The celebration was not restricted to the stadium. The fans came out on the Afghan streets to celebrate this historic moment.
Thousands of fans gather on Afghanistan streets
Thousands of fans swarmed on the Afghanistan streets to celebrate the memorable moment of their team reaching the semis. The happiness and excitement of these fans were clearly visible and now the videos of their celebrations are going viral all over the internet at a rapid pace.
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Afghanistan confirms semi-final spot
Batting first Afghanistan was restricted to 115/5 runs and it did not seem enough but they bowled out Bangladesh on 105 runs to win the match. This ensured their qualification and the elimination of the Australian team from the race for the semi-finals. Afghan captain Rashid Khan also said that this moment is no less than a dream for their team.
“It's something like a dream for us as a team being in the semifinal. It's all about the way we have started the tournament. The belief came while we beat New Zealand. It's unbelievable, I don't have any words to describe my feelings. Back home, everyone is so happy for this big achievement. The only guy who put us in the semifinal was Brian Lara and we proved that right. Before the competition at the welcome party, I told him, 'We won't let you down. We'll make it through and prove you're right.' I am proud of this team,” said Rashid Khan in the post-match presentation.
“It's a massive celebration back home now. It's a big achievement for us. We have done that in the Under-19 level, being in the semifinal. But in this World Cup ... I don't have any words how to describe the feeling. The country will be very proud. I am so happy the way we have delivered as a team. We took the responsibility. Being in the semis is big, now we have to go with a clear mind. We'll have to keep things simple and make sure we enjoy the big occasion,” he added.
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