Afghanistan started their Super 12 campaign against Scotland with a commanding win of 130 runs on Monday at Sharjah.
Post the Talibanisation of Afghanistan, the locals of the country faced a harrowing time under the new regime. Following their blockbuster win over Scotland, Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner, Rashid Khan dedicated the team’s first win to the people of the country back home.
Khan assured that the team will continue to play good cricket and will make the nation proud.
The face of Afghanistan cricket, Rashid Khan in his Tweet penned down an emotional note, saying
"Great start congratulations to Everyone and specially to the people back home. I hope this win have given you something to smile and celebrate. INSHALLAH We will do the best and make the country and nation more proud. Your prayers and support is always. Afghanistan zindabad.”
Earlier, Afghanistan had posted a challenging total of 190/4 in 20 overs, with contributions from Hazratullah Zazai (44), Gurbaz (46) and Najibullah (59).
In response, Scotland got bundled out for only 60 runs. For Afghanistan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman bagged 5 wickets giving 20 runs in his designated 4 overs. He was well complemented by his spin partner, Rashid who pocketed 4 wickets for 9 runs helping Afghanistan to top the group with a sky-high Net Run Rate (NRR) of 6.500.
And with this win, Afghanistan has sent a strong message to other teams in Group 2 that they can’t afford to take Afghanistan lightly at any cost.
Afghanistan will play their next match against Babar Azam led Pakistan on October 29.
