Together with his 4-20 efficiency on the Arnos Vale Stadium, the place he bowled his 4 overs with none break, Naib modified the course of the match for Afghanistan.Earlier than taking out Tim David and Marcus Stoinis, he claimed the essential wicket of Glenn Maxwell for 59 within the 14th over, ending Australia’s possibilities of successful the match.
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The result opens up Group 1 and retains Afghanistan within the working to advance to the semi-finals. Afghanistan is sort of pleased about their historic victory as nicely, having suffered two heartbreaks when taking part in Australia in earlier World Cups.
Afghanistan narrowly misplaced to Australia within the 2022 T20 World Cup, whereas in 2023 ODI World Cup their goals have been dashed by a cramping and one-legged Maxwell, who scored an undefeated 200.
“Thank god we finally beat Australia. It is an important achievement for our cricket in Afghanistan. When you take a look at historical past of our cricket, it isn’t a lot. Final ten years, we achieved quite a lot of objectives. This can be a huge achievement.
“We performed superb cricket and within the first spherical we beat New Zealand. Then (to beat) Australia shouldn’t be straightforward. They’re a world champion crew and it’s a huge achievement for our cricket. We are able to carry this to the subsequent stage. Our journey begins now. We’re very fortunate to have such a employees and administration,” stated Naib after the match, based on IANS.
Naib additionally expressed his gratitude to Rashid Khan, the captain, for as soon as once more having religion in his bowling talents at a pivotal second within the match. “We have been ready (for this win) for a very long time. It is an important second not only for me however for my nation and my folks.
“(It’s a) huge achievement for our cricket. I’ve no phrases to say however because of the followers for supporting our profession and cricket journey. It is an important teamwork, we labored laborious for the final two months and the result’s in entrance of you.”
Rashid expressed his happiness that Afghanistan had defeated Australia within the World Cup, calling it a beautiful expertise and hoping that their devoted supporters again residence can be pleased with the crew.
“It is a large win for us as a crew and as a nation. Within the World Cup, beating champions is a superb feeling. It is one thing we missed in final two years – in 2023 World Cup and likewise in 2022 in Australia the place we lacked some runs.
“It’s so a lot essential for us residence and for everybody and everywhere in the world the place Afghans are there. They have been badly lacking this win. I’m certain they might be pleased with this and would have loved the sport. It’s just the start for us, huge recreation subsequent and we’ve got all of the possibilities of making the semis.”
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran drove Afghanistan’s batting assault with a stand of 118 runs, however they crumbled in direction of the conclusion of their innings to complete at 148/6 thanks to a different hat-trick from Pat Cummins.
Rashid stated that Afghanistan’s eight bowlers made it easy for them to dismiss Australia for 127 in 19.2 overs.
“The thought was though we did not end in addition to we’d have favored to, however that is how this wicket is. The extra essential factor was that the opening partnership gave us the perfect begin. That permit us get to a complete we had in thoughts.
“All of us watched two video games earlier than, and on this wicket something 130-plus we stated we have been able to defending. We preserve calm and have that perception. The fantastic thing about this crew is having too many allrounders offers you choices. As a captain, it makes it straightforward,” he stated.