The match was tentalisingly poised as Bangladesh continued to slide of their chase of Afghanistan’s 115 for 8, whereas intermittent brief spells of rain compelled gamers to stroll out of the park a number of instances.
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The weird second arrived when the scoreboard learn 81 for 7, as Bangladesh chased a DSL-revised goal of 114 in 19 overs. Noting that Afghanistan had been forward on DLS countback at that stage, coach Jonathan Trott signalled the gamers on the sector to decelerate the proceedings; and simply earlier than the subsequent ball of the 12th over was bowled, slip fielder Gulbadin Naib went flat on the bottom holding his hamstring.
The chain of occasions left the commentators on dwell broadcast in splits, whereas Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan appeared to be expressing his annoyance with Naib.
Whereas Rashid was applauded for his displeasure with delay ways, followers and cricket consultants questioned Naib in addition to Afghanistan coach and former England batsman Trott for allegedly bringing the sport in disrepute.
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Rain relented sufficient to ultimately enable the sport to be accomplished as Afghanistan bowled out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs to win by Eight runs (DLS technique) and be a part of India as the 2 semifinalists from Group 1.
Afghanistan’s win additionally knocked Australia out of the event, whereas reserving them a maiden World Cup semifinal towards South Africa. India will tackle England within the second semifinal.
Nevertheless, the controversy irritated followers of the sport, questioning Trott and Naib for allegedly going towards the spirt of the sport.