10:47 (IST), Jun 25
AFG vs BAN Live Score: Afghanistan in first-ever World Cup semis
Afghanistan clinched a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh under the Duckworth-Lewis System in St Vincent on Tuesday, securing their spot in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. This win places them alongside India as the qualifiers from Group 1, effectively eliminating Australia from the tournament.
In this pivotal match, Afghanistan needed to defeat Bangladesh to progress, and they succeeded by dismissing them for 105 runs, achieving the necessary win. This victory ensures Afghanistan’s first-ever World Cup semi-final appearance, where they will face South Africa in Trinidad on Thursday.
The match had its tense moments, with Afghanistan posting a modest total of 115/5, as intermittent showers threatened to alter the match dynamics. However, Afghanistan’s skipper Rashid Khan led a resilient bowling performance, claiming 4-23, while Naveen-ul-Haq supported with 4-26, sealing the victory.
Meanwhile, India had earlier defeated Australia by 24 runs in St Lucia, which left Australia’s qualification hopes in jeopardy. India, already securing the top spot in Group 1, will now face the title holders, England, in the second semi-final in Guyana on Thursday.