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Afghanistan vs Australia, Super Eight - Match 8 Match Summary

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Super Eight - Match 8, Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent , Jun 22, 2024
Afghanistan Afghanistan
148/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
127 (19.2/20)
Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Gulbadin Naib
    0(1)&4/20(4)
AFG 148/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/111914-rahmanullah-gurbaz-playerprofile>Rahmanullah Gurbaz</a>
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
60 (49)
  • 4x4s
  • 4x6s
  • 122.44SR
<a href=/cricket/players/111850-ibrahim-zadran-playerprofile>Ibrahim Zadran</a>
Ibrahim Zadran
51 (48)
  • 6x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 106.25SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Pat Cummins
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/3
R/W
Bowler
Adam Zampa
ECON 7.00
4
OVERS
28/2
R/W
AUS 127/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1423-glenn-maxwell-playerprofile>Glenn Maxwell</a>
Glenn Maxwell
59 (41)
  • 6x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 143.90SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
12 (9)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 133.33SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Gulbadin Naib
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/4
R/W
Bowler
Naveen-ul-Haq
ECON 5.00
4
OVERS
20/3
R/W
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Right then, Afghanistan have just pulled off a Trans-Tasmanian double in this World Cup and just like the Kiwis, they might have just sent the Aussies packing as well but there's still a lot of cricket to be played. Next up is a Group 2 clash in the Super Eight stage with the USA taking on England at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday, 23 June. That game will begin at 8 pm IST (2.30 pm GMT) but you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!
Rashid Khan, the victorious skipper of Afghanistan says that it is a massive win for them. Adds that they came close in the previous two World Cups, and it feels great to finally get the better of the Aussies. Tells that he is very happy with the performance of his team, and they learned from their mistakes which helped them a lot. Mentions that they knew 140 was going to be a good score but they could not finish as they hoped. Says that the opening partnership was important as the wicket became difficult towards the end. Further adds that it is the beauty of this team as they have a lot of all-rounders who can chip in, and Gulbadin Naib stepped up in this game, and Nabi also picked up a crucial wicket early on. Ends by saying that this is a big victory for them, and now they will focus on the next match as they have all the chances to make it to the semis.
Mitchell Marsh, the captain of Australia says that the opposition got 20 runs too many and they played a really good game of cricket. Adds that a lot of teams have bowled first throughout the tournament and they were happy to bowl first. Mentions that it was an off night for them in the field and they have to own it. Adds that they knew what to expect coming into this game and they were outplayed by Afghanistan. On their clash against India, he says that he is looking forward to it and they just need to win and will be focused on it.
Gulbadin Naib is the Player of the Match for his match-winning spell with the ball. He says they have waited a long time for this and it is a great moment for the team and the entire nation. Adds that the wicket was not easy to bat and they took a few things from the first innings which worked for them. Tells that he is happy that Rashid Khan trusted him and says that it was a complete team performance and everyone played their part. Mentions that they have played some good cricket in this World Cup as they beat New Zealand in the group stages and now they have finally beaten Australia which is a great achievement for their cricket. Further adds that they can now rest and then focus on the next game against Bangladesh.
The Presentation ceremony...
Earlier in the game, Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first on a pitch where most people thought that batting first was the way to go. It was a gritty effort from the Afghanistan openers as they put on a 100-plus stand to set things up for their side. Both Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran reached their fifties but got out soon after and the middle order just wasn't able to kick on from the get-go. Adam Zampa was yet again very consistent for Australia and Pat Cummins made history by picking up hat-tricks in consecutive World Cup matches. Mohammad Nabi managed to drag Afghanistan close to the 150-run mark with a boundary off the final delivery and that gave them a bit of impetus. In reply, Australia's top order misfired and they were left chasing the game and eventually, they ran out of steam.
This will be a very tough pill to swallow for Australia and they will have to regroup quickly as they face a world-class Indian side next in a do-or-die clash to make it to the semifinals. Having bowled first, they knew it was going to be tough at the start and towards the backend to hit the ball cleanly but they couldn't manage to keep wickets in hand to take full advantage of those middle overs. Travis Head went for a duck and David Warner looked tentative, the skipper Mitchell Marsh did counter-attack but he too fell and left them in a hole. It was Glenn Maxwell who really dug them out of trouble and all signs indicated that there would be a repeat of that unforgettable match from last year's ODI World Cup but a stellar catch from Noor Ahmad meant that Maxwell got out on 59 and couldn't stay on till the end. There wasn't much to write about the rest of the batting and they were quite well beaten in the end.
Afghanistan had a defendable total on the board given the nature of the surface and they started off brilliantly with the ball. The move to give Naveen-ul-Haq the first over instead of Fazalhaq Farooqi was spot on as Naveen cleaned up Travis Head and from there on, the Afghans were able to attack. They had Australia reeling at 32/3 before things started to fall apart and the spinners didn't do much damage in the middle phase. It was a sensational spell from Gulbadin Naib in the second half of the innings that really turned the tide and he picked up four wickets to get into the tailenders and Naveen came back in to pick up three wickets in total. Azmatullah Omarzai rounded off a fine display as he got the final wicket and Afghanistan bundled out Australia and picked up their first-ever win against them in T20Is.
AFGHANISTAN ARE ALIVE AND KICKING! Group 1 of the Super Eight stage has just been blown wide open as Afghanistan notch up their most famous win ever and they have dealt a hefty blow to the reigning ODI World Champions in their bid to hold the Test, ODI and T20I World Championships all at the same time. The Afghans came close last year in the ODI World Cup and let it slip through their hands but this time, they have got things perfect and the players are on the field in utter jubilation and rightly so too.
Over 19.2 : 127/10
2 Runs
  • 219.1
  • W 19.2
A. Zampa
9 (7)
J. Hazlewood
5 (7)
A. Omarzai
1.2-0-10-1
19.2
W
Azmatullah Omarzai To Adam Zampa OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! HISTORY FOR AFGHANISTAN! Azmatullah Omarzai bangs this into the pitch, takes pace off, on middle, Adam Zampa clears his front leg away to muscle it down the ground but fails to generate the power as the ball goes flat towards long on where Mohammad Nabi takes the catch with ease. AFGHANISTAN WIN BY 21 RUNS!
19.1
2
Azmatullah Omarzai To Adam Zampa
Fuller and on middle, Adam Zampa heaves it wide of deep square leg for a brace. 22 needed in 5 balls now!
Who will bowl the final over? Azmatullah Omarzai is the only medium pacer who has overs up his sleeve and indeed, he will get that ball. 24 runs needed for Australia, one wicket needed for Afghanistan.
Over 19 : 125/9
9 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • 3 NB 18.6
  • 018.6
J. Hazlewood
5 (7)
A. Zampa
7 (5)
F. Farooqi
3-0-21-0
18.6
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Josh Hazlewood
Free Hit does not cost Afghanistan much! Hard-length delivery, on middle, angling in, Josh Hazlewood tries to pull it away but misses. Australia need 24 runs in the last over.
18.6
nb
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Josh Hazlewood
That is poor cricket from the fielding side. Pitched up and on leg, Josh Hazlewood flicks it towards deep square leg for a couple of runs. Oh..no! This is called a No Ball because Afghanistan had more fielders outside the circle. Free Hit next.
18.5
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Adam Zampa
Back of a length and on off, takes pace off again, Adam Zampa pats it towards mid-wicket for one.
18.4
4
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Adam Zampa
FOUR! Streaky but Australia won't mind that! Full again and around off, Adam Zampa throws his bat it and gets an outside edge over short third for a boundary.
18.3
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Adam Zampa
Fuller and outside off, Adam Zampa slashes at it but misses.
18.2
1
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Josh Hazlewood
Short of a length and on off, slower again, Josh Hazlewood pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
18.1
0
Fazalhaq Farooqi To Josh Hazlewood
Pace off, full and on leg, angling in, Josh Hazlewood backs away and swing at it but gets an inside edge as the ball rolls towards the keeper.
Fazalhaq Farooqi (2-0-12-0) to bowl the penultimate over. Can the leading wicket-taker of the tournament finish things off in this over?
Over 18 : 116/9
3 Runs
  • 017.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
J. Hazlewood
2 (3)
A. Zampa
2 (2)
Naveen
4-0-20-3
17.6
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Josh Hazlewood
Uppish but safe! Pitched up and around off, Josh Hazlewood backs away and slices it in the air but the ball lands safely in front of deep point. They cross. Australia needs 33 runs in 12 balls now!
17.5
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Josh Hazlewood
Short of a length and outside off, Josh Hazlewood tries to cut it away but misses.
17.4
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Adam Zampa
Slower one, full and on off, Adam Zampa pushes it through covers for a run.
17.3
1
Naveen-ul-Haq To Josh Hazlewood
Full and on off, Josh Hazlewood drives it towards mid off for a single.
Josh Hazlewood is the last man in for Australia.
17.2
W
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ashton Agar OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! You just cannot keep Gulbadin Naib out of this game as he takes a blinder now. Naveen-ul-Haq serves this full and around off, Ashton Agar drives it hard and aerially wide of extra covers, Gulbadin Naib dives low to his left and takes a splendid catch. Afghanistan one wicket away from the win now!
17.1
0
Naveen-ul-Haq To Ashton Agar
Back of a length and around off, angling away, Ashton Agar looks to cut it away but misses.
Naveen-ul-Haq (3-0-17-2) is back on to finish his spell.
Over 17 : 113/8
2 Runs
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
A. Agar
2 (3)
A. Zampa
1 (1)
G. Naib
4-0-20-4
16.6
1
Gulbadin Naib To Ashton Agar
Another slower one, full and on off, Ashton Agar bunts it towards mid off for one. Just two runs off the over and a wicket. Superb over!
16.5
0
Gulbadin Naib To Ashton Agar
Run out chance...missed! Back of a length and outside off, Ashton Agar cuts it towards point and sets off for the run, but is sent back when he is halfway through, he gives up but Noor Ahmad throws it on the bounce before the keeper arrives and it misses the stumps as well. Agar gets back on home!
Full Commentary
19 OV
9 Runs
F. Farooqi to J. Hazlewood A. Zampa
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 018.3
  • 418.4
  • 118.5
  • 3 NB 18.6
  • 018.6
18 OV
3 Runs
Naveen to A. Agar J. Hazlewood A. Zampa
  • 017.1
  • W 17.2
  • 117.3
  • 117.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
2 Runs
G. Naib to P. Cummins A. Zampa A. Agar
  • 016.1
  • 016.2
  • W 16.3
  • 116.4
  • 016.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
3 Runs
R. Khan to M. Wade A. Agar P. Cummins
  • W 15.1
  • 115.2
  • 015.3
  • 015.4
  • 1 WD 15.5
  • 015.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
3 Runs
G. Naib to M. Wade G. Maxwell P. Cummins
  • 014.1
  • 114.2
  • 014.3
  • W 14.4
  • 214.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
11 Runs
Naveen to M. Wade G. Maxwell
  • 113.1
  • 413.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 213.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
10 Runs
G. Naib to G. Maxwell T. David M. Wade
  • 112.1
  • W 12.2
  • 112.3
  • 1 B 12.4
  • 112.5
  • 612.6
12 OV
8 Runs
R. Khan to T. David G. Maxwell
  • 011.1
  • 111.2
  • 611.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
6 Runs
G. Naib to G. Maxwell M. Stoinis T. David
  • 010.1
  • 110.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 010.5
  • 410.6
10 OV
9 Runs
R. Khan to G. Maxwell M. Stoinis
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 19.3
  • 19.4
  • 49.5
  • 19.6
9 OV
11 Runs
N. Ahmad to M. Stoinis G. Maxwell
  • 5 WD 8.1
  • 08.1
  • 08.2
  • 48.3
  • 18.4
  • 08.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
4 Runs
R. Khan to M. Stoinis G. Maxwell
  • 07.1
  • 1 LB 7.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • 07.5
  • 1 WD 7.6
  • 17.6
7 OV
13 Runs
N. Kharote to M. Stoinis G. Maxwell
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 16.3
  • 46.4
  • 06.5
  • 66.6
6 OV
1 Runs
M. Nabi to D. Warner M. Stoinis G. Maxwell
  • W 5.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
9 Runs
A. Omarzai to D. Warner G. Maxwell
  • 1 B 4.1
  • 44.2
  • 04.3
  • 44.4
  • 04.5
  • 04.6
4 OV
5 Runs
F. Farooqi to D. Warner G. Maxwell
  • 13.1
  • 13.2
  • 13.3
  • 03.4
  • 03.5
  • 23.6
3 OV
6 Runs
Naveen to M. Marsh G. Maxwell D. Warner
  • 42.1
  • 02.2
  • W 2.3
  • 1 LB 2.4
  • 12.5
  • 02.6
2 OV
11 Runs
F. Farooqi to M. Marsh D. Warner
  • 4 LB 1.1
  • 21.2
  • 41.3
  • 11.4
  • 01.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
1 Runs
Naveen to T. Head M. Marsh D. Warner
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • W 0.3
  • 00.4
  • 10.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Arnos Vale Ground, Arnos Vale, St Vincent
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs
  • Player of the Match Gulbadin Naib
  • Umpire Ahsan Raza (PAK), Kumar Dharmasena (SL) and Richard Illingworth (ENG)
  • Referee Jeff Crowe (NZ)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Afghanistan 148/6 in 20.0 overs
  • N Kharote dropped on 0 by D Warner in 19.3 overs
  • R Gurbaz 8th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 46 balls (6x4) (0x6)
  • R Gurbaz 10th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 44 balls (4x4) (3x6)
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 80 balls between R Gurbaz (48) and I Zadran (45)
  • Referral 1 (12.2 ovs): AUS against R Gurbaz (LBW) Unsuccessful (AFG: 2, AUS: 1)
  • I Zadran dropped on 32 by M Stoinis in 11.3 overs
  • Drinks: Afghanistan 64/0 in 10.0 overs
  • 1st wkt Partnership: 50 off 45 balls between R Gurbaz (26) and I Zadran (19)
  • Afghanistan 50/0 in 7.3 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Afghanistan 40/0
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Player Runs Avg.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG 281 35.12
Rohit Sharma IND 257 36.71
Travis Head AUS 255 42.50
Quinton de Kock SA 243 27.00
Ibrahim Zadran AFG 231 28.87
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Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG 17 6.31
Arshdeep Singh IND 17 7.16
Jasprit Bumrah IND 15 4.17
Anrich Nortje SA 15 5.74
Rashid Khan AFG 14 6.17
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