Afghanistan Cricket Celebrates First Win of World Cups
February 26, 2015 15:07
February 26 will be a date marked in red in the Afghan cricket calendar!
The national cricket team defeated Scotland by a solitary wicket to register their first win in cricket's biggest tournament. Understandably, the celebrations were equally epic. (Images courtesy AFP and Getty)
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February 26 will be a date marked in red in the Afghan cricket calendar!
The national cricket team defeated Scotland by a solitary wicket to register their first win in cricket's biggest tournament. Understandably, the celebrations were equally epic. (Images courtesy AFP and Getty)
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Chasing 211, Afghanistan's innings imploded despite a decent start. It was left to Shapoor Zadran who hit a four in the final over to take his team to a win.
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He slapped the four, rushed to the outfield, fell down and looked like he thanked the almighty for the triumph.
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Zadran and Hamid Hassan (in pic) were the final two men at the crease which made the contest even more thrilling.
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The two however managed to keep their nerves to go past the finish line.
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It was a day that Afghan fans would not forget!
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The team has enjoyed good support Down Under and fans enjoyed their first World Cup win thoroughly.
