ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24: Afghanistan Seals Historic Win Over Australia in 39th Match
Afghanistan's first-ever victory against Australia has boosted their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023-24.
In a thrilling match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Afghanistan outplayed Australia in all departments to secure a memorable victory.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 209 runs, with key contributions from Rahmat Shah (72) and Mohammad Nabi (45). The Australian bowlers struggled to make inroads, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc failing to pick up a wicket.
In response, Australia's batting lineup crumbled against the impressive Afghan bowling attack. Rashid Khan was the star performer, claiming three wickets for just 27 runs. Gulbadin Naib and Mujeeb Ur Rahman also picked up two wickets each as Australia was bundled out for 160 runs.
The victory is a major upset and marks a significant milestone for Afghan cricket. It is the first time they have defeated Australia in an ODI match.
Afghanistan's victory has boosted their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup. They are now level on points with Australia and India in Group B. Afghanistan's final group game is against Bangladesh, while Australia will face India in a high-stakes encounter.
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