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Usman Khawaja on Afghanistan’s win over Australia: ‘They probably should have won against us in the ODI World Cup too’

Australia batter Usman Khawaja lauded Afghanistan’s spirited T20 World Cup 2024 win over his side in St Vincent on Sunday, a result which has put the former champions on the brink of a Super 8 exit. The Australian Test opener did not see the result as a one-off affair, highlighting the strength of the Rashid Khan-led team. “Afghanistan is a very strong team. They probably should have won against us in the last World Cup too,” Khawaja said during a chat with Amazon Prime in Melbourne. Afghanistan had come close to stunning Australia in the ODI World Cup in Mumbai last year when they had the Aussies seven down for 91 in a 293-run chase. However, a miraculous comeback led by Glenn Maxwell’s unbeaten double hundred had pulled Australia from the verge of defeat to the title in November 2023. ...

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‘Hathi sher se 100x bada hota hai aur…’: Shoaib Akhtar’s analogy to define Afghanistan’s historic T20 World Cup win over Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar heaped praise on the Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan side following their historic T20 World Cup win over Australia on Saturday. In a video posted on his 'X' handle, Akhtar used a vivid analogy to illustrate Afghanistan's remarkable achievement. He said, "Woh kehete hain na hathi sher se 100x badha hota hain aur 80x samajhadaar hota hain (They say an elephant is 100 times bigger than a lion and 80 times smarter, but when it comes to Afghan lions), they took the elephant as their lunch.They ate them. So, attitude matters a lot. Today, Afghanistan not only got their revenge but also showed great intent. And what excellent leadership was displayed by Rashid Khan. They say leadership is 80 percent mentality, 20 percent skill. That’s the reason t...

23Jun

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‘They hurt us, now we hurt them, baat khatam’: Emotions run high in Afghanistan’s dressing room after sensational win over Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The atmosphere in Afghanistan's dressing room was electric after they pulled off a historic heist against Australia in the Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday. The team's emotions were palpable as they celebrated their remarkable achievement.Afghanistan also exacted a sweet revenge of their defeat they suffered against Australia in last year's ODI World Cup.They came close in Mumbai but were denied by the heroics of Glenn Maxwell.The team's hunger to settle the score was clearly visible during their post-match celebrations."They hurt us in the ODI WC, Now We Hurt Them... Baat Khatam!" (It's Settled!)," roared Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the dressing room, a video of which was shared by the ICC."Before the World Cup, I had said I was hungry for them (Australia)," reminded Gurb...

23Jun

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T20 World Cup 2024: Gurbaz, Zadran fire as Afghanistan shock Australia in Super 8

Afghanistan players celebrate the dismissal of Australia’s Tim David during the T20 World Cup match at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on June 22, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 to drive Afghanistan to a stunning 21-run win over Australia in St. Vincent on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup.A win for Australia would have sent the 2021 champions and India into the last four, but even a second hat-trick in as many matches from Pat Cummins was not enough to keep their unbeaten record at the tournament intact.Half centuries from Gurbaz and Zadran helped the Afghans rack up 148-6 in their 20 overs before their bowlers dismissed the Australians for ...

23Jun

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Afghanistan 118/1 in 15.5 Overs | T20 World Cup AFG vs AUS Live Score: Slow start for Afghan openers – The Times of India

T20 World Cup Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score: Afghanistan face a formidable challenge as they prepare to take on Australia in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match on Sunday. Coming off a heavy 47-run loss to India, Afghanistan will be under pressure not only to secure a victory but also to improve their Net Run Rate, which took a hit after their initial defeat. Afghanistan stand third in the points table with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -2.350. Moving up in a group that also includes Bangladesh will be an uphill task. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with 178 runs, and Ibrahim Zadran, with 160, have been critical to Afghanistan’s batting lineup. However, the team requires more contributions from their middle and lower-order batsmen to pose a serious challenge to Australia. On the bowling fron...

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Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghans strike early as Australia chase 148 – The Times of India

Afghanistan vs Australia Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: Afghanistan face a formidable challenge as they prepare to take on Australia in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 match on Sunday. Coming off a heavy 47-run loss to India, Afghanistan will be under pressure not only to secure a victory but also to improve their Net Run Rate, which took a hit after their initial defeat. Afghanistan stand third in the points table with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -2.350. Moving up in a group that also includes Bangladesh will be an uphill task. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, with 178 runs, and Ibrahim Zadran, with 160, have been critical to Afghanistan’s batting lineup. However, the team requires more contributions from their middle and lower-order batsmen to pose a serious challenge to Australia. On the bowlin...

22Jun

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Afghanistan set for stern Australia test in T20 World Cup Super Eight game

Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan (right) during the Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight match against India at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on June 20, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP A stern test awaits Afghanistan as they take on a rampant Australia in their T20 World Cup Super Eight Group 1 clash here on Sunday.Coming off a 47-run thrashing at the hands of India, Afghanistan will be under pressure not just to record a win but also to improve their Net Run Rate which took a severe hit after the loss in their first Super Eight game.Afghanistan are placed third with a NRR of -2.350 and it will be an uphill task for them to improve that as well as move up in the points table in a group which also consists Bangladesh.While Rahmanullah Gurbaz (178 runs) and Ibrahim Zadran (160) have be...

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AFG vs AUS 2024, T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming: When and where to watch Afghanistan vs Australia Super 8 match live?

Afghanistan vs Australia ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Live Streaming:Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan will face Mitchell Marsh-led Australia in a Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. Slotted in Group 1 of the Super 8s, Afghanistan lost their first match against India while Australia drubbed Bangladesh in a rain-curtailed game. A win could most likely seal Australia’s berth in the semifinals and the 2021 champions seem in good shape with bat and ball. Even as they began in style in the group stages, Afghanistan have faltered with the bat to suffer consecutive defeats. Afghanistan vs Australia ICC T20 World Cup 2024 2024 Live Streaming: Here are the live streaming details of the Afghanistan vs Australia match When to watch the Afghanistan vs Australia game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024? T...