Afghanistan fans came on the streets to celebrate their team's historic victory in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 clash against Australia. Rashid Khan-led side defeated the 2023 ODI World Cup winners by 21 runs on June 23 at Arnos Vale Stadium in Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. With this win, Afghanistan keep their hopes alive for the semifinal berth.
The video of Afghanistan fans celebrating on the street was shared by the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the clip got viral in no time.
Afghanistan fans celebrating win against Australia
Australia vs Afghanistan match report
Afghanistan pulled off an upset of epic proportions with a shock 21-run win over mighty Australia in T20 World Cup with Gulbadin Naib's four-wicket haul upending Pat Cummins' hat-trick to produce one of most memorable days in Afghan cricket.
Using the slower balls smartly on a difficult batting wicket, Afghanistan defended their total of 148 for six for their first-ever win over Australia in international cricket.
Australia were all out for 127 in 19.2 overs in the Super Eight contest
Afghanistan qualification scenario for Semifinal
After defeating Australia in the Super 8 clash, Afghanistan are in the race to qualify for the semi-final. Their qualification depends on the next clash where Rashid Khan & Co. face Bangladesh and this will be the do-or-die clash for Bangladesh. On the other hand, Australia are also in the semifinal race, and to seal their spot in the knockout they will have to win their match against India on Monday and also hope that Afghanistan loses to Bangladesh in their next match.
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