New Delhi. Those who take Afghanistan lightly will have to pay the penalty. This has been proved once again in T20 World 2024. Afghanistan first defeated New Zealand in this World Cup and sent home. Then gave a return ticket to Australia. When Bangladesh was trying to save what little honor they had, Afghanistan did not even give them a chance. Now Afghanistan are proudly in the semi-finals. And won’t be surprised if he is seen playing the final as well.
In the last Super-8 match of the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by just 8 runs. In this match played on Tuesday, Afghanistan scored 115 runs for 5 wickets. In reply, the entire Bangladesh team was bowled out for 105 runs in 17.5 overs. Bangladesh got a target of 114 runs in 19 overs to win this match, which was repeatedly stopped due to rain.
From India to Australia, the whole world was watching this match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Australia were expected to reach the semi-finals if Afghanistan had lost, but that was not the case. Obviously, when Bangladesh lost, not only its fans were disappointed but also the fans of Australia. On the other hand, many Indian fans can be happy that if Team India reaches the final, Australia will not be up against them.
During this Afghanistan-Bangladesh match, the commentators also seemed to be in favor of the Kabulis. Former Indian cricketer Vivek Razdan said, ‘Those who take Afghanistan lightly will have to pay the penalty. This team has defeated New Zealand. This team has defeated Australia. Don’t call it a reversal. Afghanistan is the shining star of cricket. He has achieved this victory with his hard work. This is not the reverse. This is his right.
Former commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, while praising Afghanistan, also warned South Africa. Manjrekar said, ‘Be safe South Africa. Your history is also scary. Overall it is an even match (Afghanistan vs South Africa).
Tags: ICC T20 World Cup, Sanjay Manjrekar, T20 World Cup
First published: June 25, 2024, 11:51 IST