Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024:
Afghanistan has created the history beats Australia first time in the world cup. Gulbadin Naib took 4 crucial wickets against Australia that helped Afghanistan to win by 21 runs.
Afghanistan cricket has achieved a historic milestone by defeating Australia in a thrilling match. Last year in Mumbai, they came close but were thwarted by Maxwell’s heroics. However, today, Gulbadin Naib emerged as the hero with a match-winning spell of 4/20, ensuring Afghanistan’s victory. The atmosphere was electric with emotions running high among players and fans alike. This win was crucial for Afghanistan to stay in the tournament, and their determination was evident from the start. Gurbaz and Zadran’s solid opening stand of 118 laid the foundation for their competitive total of 148 on a challenging pitch that suited their bowling attack. Naveen-ul-Haq set the tone early in the powerplay, and despite Maxwell’s threat, Naib’s strategic use of slower balls proved decisive. This victory will be remembered as a historic night for Afghanistan and their passionate supporters.
Top bowling performances against Australia in T20 World Cups:
4/11 – Ravichandran Ashwin, Mirpur, 2014
4/20 – Gulbadin Naib, Kingstown, 2024
4/26 – Shadab Khan, Dubai, 2021Longest
winning streaks in T20 World Cups:
8 – Australia (2022-2024) streak ended today
7 – England (2010-2012)
7 – India (2012-2014)
6 – Australia (2010)
6 – Sri Lanka (2009)
6 – India (2007-2009)
Additional match statistics:
This is Australia’s first loss against Afghanistan in 6 international matches.
All four matches at the current venue have been won by the team batting first in this World Cup.
Player of the Match: Gulbadin Naib