‘Bambai se aaya…’: Rashid Khan shares picture with Rohit Sharma after Afghanistan enter semifinals | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

‘Bambai se aaya…’: Rashid Khan shares picture with Rohit Sharma after Afghanistan enter semifinals | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Rashid Khan‘s Afghanistan crew secured a historic first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final berth by defeating Bangladesh by Eight runs through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) methodology. This victory not solely eradicated one of many event favorites Australia but additionally capped off a powerful run for Afghanistan, which included wins over New Zealand and Australia earlier within the event.
Rashid’s distinctive bowling efficiency performed a vital position in Afghanistan’s triumph, as he bamboozled the Australian batsmen together with his artful deliveries.

Following the match, the Afghan captain took to Instagram to share a photograph together with his Indian counterpart, Rohit Sharma, accompanied by a witty caption: “Bambai se aaya mera dost [My friend from Mumbai has arrived],” alluding to the truth that each India and Afghanistan had contributed to Australia’s elimination.

Afghanistan’s victory over Bangladesh of their last Tremendous 8s match secured their spot within the semifinals, making them the second crew from Group 1 to advance, following India.

The Indian crew had earlier defeated Australia, complicating the latter’s qualification probabilities. Afghanistan’s personal shock win over Australia just a few days prior had set the stage for this exceptional achievement.
Within the memorable match in opposition to Bangladesh, Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq spearheaded the Afghan bowling assault, efficiently defending a goal of 115 runs in a rain-affected sport decreased to 19 overs.
Bangladesh, regardless of their valiant effort, have been bowled out for 105, handing Afghanistan an 8-run victory (DLS methodology) and a spot within the last 4.