Afghanistan additionally exacted a candy revenge of their defeat they suffered towards Australia in final yr’s ODI World Cup.They got here shut in Mumbai however have been denied by the heroics of Glenn Maxwell.
The group’s starvation to settle the rating was clearly seen throughout their post-match celebrations.
“They damage us within the ODI WC, Now We Harm Them… Baat Khatam!” (It is Settled!),” roared Rahmanullah Gurbaz within the dressing room, a video of which was shared by the ICC.
“Earlier than the World Cup, I had stated I used to be hungry for them (Australia),” reminded Gurbaz.
Captain Rashid Khan swiftly identified the importance of the quantity 23 for Afghanistan.
“23rd October and now 23rd June. It is part of historical past. 23 is my favorite quantity now.”
Afghanistan surprised the undefeated Australian group in an exhilarating T20 World Cup match, securing a 21-run victory and retaining their semifinal hopes alive.
Pat Cummins achieved a exceptional feat by claiming his second consecutive hat-trick, however Afghanistan nonetheless managed to set a aggressive goal of 148-6 on a difficult floor at St Vincent’s Arnos Vale Floor after being despatched in to bat first.
Afghanistan pair Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran placed on 118 for the best opening partnership towards Australia in a T20 match earlier than Australia’s bowlers rallied late, together with Cummins’ second profession hat-trick – simply two days after his first.
Australia then stumbled with the bat and have been all out for 127, with solely Glenn Maxwell (59 off 41 balls) coming to grips with the excellent Afghanistan bowling assault and the turning wicket.
