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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach semi-final and knock Australia out | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan beat Bangladesh to reach semi-final and knock Australia out | Cricket News
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Afghanistan reached a first ever World Cup semi-final courtesy of a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh which in turn knocked Australia out of the T20 tournament.

Bangladesh came into the game with a chance to progress or send Australia through with a victory but – chasing a Duckworth-Lewis-Stern revised target of 114 in 19 overs as rain affected their innings – were bowled out for 105.

Captain Rashid Khan (4-23) and Naveen-ul-Haq (4-26) each took four wickets in the victory that secures Afghanistan a historic first World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad on Wednesday evening.

Highlights from the T20 World Cup Group 1 match as Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh to reach their first-ever semi-final where they’ll play South Africa.

Score summary – Afghanistan vs Bangladesh

Afghanistan 115-5 from 20 overs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (43 off 55 balls), Rashid Khan (19no off 10); Rishad Hossain (3-26)

Bangladesh 105 all out from 17.5 overs: Litton Das (54no off 49); Rashid Khan (4-23), Naveen-ul-Haq (4-26)

Afghanistan’s hopes were earlier dented when restricted to a modest 115-5 batting first, Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scoring, but using up 55 deliveries to reach 43.

Rishad Hossain (3-26) ultimately dismissed the opener Afghanistan suffered a dramatic collapse from 84-1 to 93-5 in the space of 11 balls, before Rashid later blasted three sixes in his 10-ball 19.

During their tense T20 World Cup match, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan lost his cool and threw his bat at his partner Karim Janat following a miscommunication over a second run against Bangladesh

In the final over, the Afghanistan skipper was so desperate for late runs that he hurled his bat at his batting partner Karim Janat in fury when refused a second run.

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Final Group 2 standings in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup as India and Afghanistan progress through to the semi-fnals

Needing to chased down their target inside 12.1 overs in order to seal a semi-final spot themselves, Bangladesh came up well short in their rain-affected reply.

Litton Das struck an unbeaten 54 from 49, but wickets regularly tumbled at the other end, including two in two balls for Rashid in the 11th over that reduced the Tigers to 80-7.

Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan, left, and teammate Gulbadin Naib celebrate after defeating Bangladesh by eight runs in their men's T20 World Cup cricket match at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Monday, June 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)
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Afghanistan’s captain Rashid Khan (left) and Gulbadin Naib celebrate after clinching at T20 World Cup semi-final spot

Naveen then wrapped up the innings and the semi-final-clinching victory with his own double-strike with back-to-back deliveries in the penultimate over, prompting tearful celebrations from the Afghanistan players.

India, who beat Australia by 24 runs earlier on Monday in St Lucia to leave the qualification hopes of the 2021 champions hanging by a thread, will take on holders England in the second semi-final.

Highlights from St Lucia as Rohit Sharma’s 92 from 41 balls powered India to victory over Australia and into the T20 World Cup semi-finals

What’s next?

Afghanistan face South Africa in the first semi-final in Trinidad (Thursday, 1.30am UK and Ireland), with the Proteas having topped Group 2 of the Super 8s ahead of England.

India took top spot in Group 1 and in doing so set up a Thursday date with England in Guyana (3.30pm).

There is no reserve day available for the second semi-final between England and India – although an extra 250 minutes is available on the scheduled day – so if the game cannot be completed due to weather India will advance by virtue of topping their Super 8s pool.

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T20 World Cup: What do India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh need to reach semi-finals from Group 1? | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: What do India, Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh need to reach semi-finals from Group 1? | Cricket News
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Afghanistan’s shock win over Australia at the T20 World Cup means all four sides in Super 8s Group 1 can still qualify for the semi-finals.

India are in pole position after winning their first two second-round matches by a handsome margin, with Bangladesh bang up against it after two heavy defeats.

Here are the permutations ahead of the final round of games, with India taking on Australia on Monday (3.30pm UK) before Afghanistan meet Bangladesh on Tuesday (1.30am UK).

As ever, net run-rate could prove crucial…

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How T20 World Cup Super 8s Group 1 looks ahead of the final round of fixtures

What is net run-rate?

This metric is used to separate teams on the same number of points during a league format, in the way that goal difference does in football.
A side’s net run-rate in a tournament is the average runs scored by them in an over in each game minus the average runs scored against them.
If a team is bowled out, their net run-rate is worked out by dividing the runs by the maximum overs they could have batted, which in the case of this tournament is obviously 20 overs.

India on course for semi-finals

Rohit Sharma’s side, who beat Afghanistan and Bangladesh by 47 and 50 runs respectively, will definitely advance to the semi-finals if they beat Australia or the game is rained off.

They will also go through if they lose and then Bangladesh beat Afghanistan or if that match is abandoned.

Should they lose to Australia and Afghanistan then beat Bangladesh – results that would leave India, Australia and Afghanistan on four points apiece – India’s strong net run-rate, which currently stands at +2.425, would still leave them in good stead.

Highlights from India’s 50-run win over Bangladesh as Hardik Pandya struck an unbeaten 50 from 27 balls

For them to be eliminated on net run-rate, India would have to lose to Australia by 41 runs and for Afghanistan to beat Bangladesh by at least 83 runs.

Australia or Afghanistan likely vying for one place

Australia’s net-run rate (+0.223) is better than Afghanistan’s (-0.65) at the moment, which could give the 2021 champions the edge in the event that those sides both win or both lose.

Highlights from Afghanistan’s historic 21-run win over Australia in the Super 8s

To chuck a scenario out there, if Australia beat India by one run, Afghanistan would need to defeat Bangladesh by 36 runs to leapfrog Australia on net run-rate.

If Afghanistan lose by just one run, Australia would need to have lost by 31 runs for their net run-rate to slip below Afghanistan’s.

If Australia win and Afghanistan lose, Australia are through. If Afghanistan win and Australia lose, Afghanistan are through. No results in both games and Australia advance on NRR.

What about Bangladesh?

Pat Cummins’ hat-trick helped Australia beat Bangladesh in their Super 8s opener

With their net run-rate a poor -2.489, Bangladesh are struggling to make the semi-finals. To do so, they would need a heavy win over Afghanistan and a massive defeat for Australia vs India.

To go ahead of Afghanistan on NRR, they would need to beat their opponents by 31 runs, but that would only be good enough for second place if Australia lost to India by 55 runs.

Watch India vs Australia live on Sky Sports Cricket from 3pm on Monday (3.30pm first ball) and then Afghanistan vs Bangladesh from 1am on Tuesday (1.30am first ball) on the same channel.

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T20 World Cup: Bangladesh primed to join South Africa in the Super 8s after defeating Netherlands | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh primed to join South Africa in the Super 8s after defeating Netherlands | Cricket News
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Bangladesh are primed to join South Africa in the Super 8s after defeating Netherlands by 25 runs in a crucial Twenty20 World Cup match delayed by a wet outfield.

Shakib Al-Hasan hit 64 as Bangladesh posted 159 after being put in, and although Netherlands looked in control of their pursuit with valuable contributions from Vikram Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Scott Edwards, they ultimately came up short to knock Sri Lanka out of the tournament.

Bangladesh made a poor start as Najmul Shanto (one) and Litton Das (one) both fell early before Tanzid Hasan (35) and Shakib rebuilt the innings before the former chipped Paul Van Meerkeren to Bas de Leede leaving them 71-3 after nine overs.

Towhid Hridoy fell for nine and Mahmudullah’s 24 from 20 set a platform for Bangladesh to attack in the final overs.

Jaker Ali (14) and Shakib (64) added 26 from the final two overs to propel Bangladesh up to 159 at the halfway point.

Netherlands made a slow start in response but Singh provided the impetus, launching three sixes in his quickfire 26 from 15 to leave his side needing 86 from the final 10 overs.

Netherlands were in the driving seat when Engelbrecht (33 from 22) put his foot on the gas but he spooned Rishad Hossain to Hasan and De Leede followed in the same over with Netherlands still 49 runs short of their 160 target.

And when Edwards (25 from 23) fell to Mustafizur Rahman their challenge was over to leave Bangladesh second in the Group behind South Africa.

What’s Next?

Ireland face USA in Florida from 3.30pm on Friday, needing a win to keep their hopes of advancing from Group A alive.

Victory for the USA or a washout would take the co-hosts into the Super 8s, alongside already-qualified India, and knock out winless Ireland as well as Pakistan and Canada.

Watch every match from the T20 World Cup, including the final in Barbados on Saturday June 29, live on Sky Sports.

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T20 World Cup: South Africa hold off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: South Africa hold off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten | Cricket News
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Spinner Keshav Maharaj bowled a six-run, two-wicket final over as South Africa held off Bangladesh by four runs to stay unbeaten in the T20 World Cup on Monday.

Bangladesh needed 11 from the last six deliveries for victory, then needed six off the last two balls.

Mahmudullah came within a couple of feet of getting those runs with just one blow, but he was caught at long-on by Aiden Markram after heaving a full toss down the ground.

Taskin Ahmed came to the crease and faced the final delivery, another full toss by Maharaj. Ahmed swung and managed only one run as Bangladesh finished on 109-7 in pursuit of South Africa’s 113-6.

On a typically tough batting pitch at Nassau County Stadium, South Africa got to that target thanks to a 79-run partnership between Heinrich Klaasen (46) and David Miller (29).

Maharaj finished with 3-27 in four overs as Bangladesh replied, while Kagiso Rabada (2-19) and Anrich Nortje (2-17) also bowled well.

South Africa stayed top of Group D with a third win and are in pole position to secure a Super 8 spot.

Bangladesh’s first loss in two matches keeps them in second place.

What they said

South Africa captain Aiden Markram…

“You’re always pretty nervous in the final over in a game like that. Sometimes you get on the right side, sometimes not, but it’s very entertaining.

“[delivery No] 19.5 could’ve gone anywhere, could’ve gone two more metres. Depends on the situation, you want to drag the game.

“Seamers were bowling well, anything could happen in the last over. We’re putting Klaasen and Miller under pressure but they’ve been great. Fantastic for Klaasy to get back in form.”

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto…

“This is the match we should have won, we nearly did but the last couple of overs they bowled well. It can happen in cricket.

On leg-spinner Rishad Hossain: “Rishad is very good, he’s bowled well in the last two games and in practice.

“We’ve struggled with leg-spin in 10-15 years but hope he goes far. Wherever we play, we get a lot of support. Hope it’s the same in the West Indies.”

What’s Next?

There is just one game taking place on Tuesday June 11, with Pakistan searching for their first win against Canada, which is live from 3.30pm on Sky Sports.

Sri Lanka also take on Nepal from 12.30am, live on Sky Sports.

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T20 World Cup: Afghanistan dominate New Zealand as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka | Cricket News

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan dominate New Zealand as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka | Cricket News
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Fazalhaq Farooqi continued his explosive start to the Men’s T20 World Cup as Afghanistan wrapped up a dominant 84-run victory over New Zealand in Guyana.

Elsewhere, Bangladesh kickstarted their World Cup campaign with a two-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Texas.

Having taken 5-9 in the opening win over Uganda, Farooqi blew away New Zealand’s top order as their run chase failed to gain any momentum and they crumbled to 75 all out.

Score summary – New Zealand v Afghanistan

Afghanistan 159-6 from 20 overs: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80 off 56 balls), Ibrahim Zadran (44 off 41 balls); Trent Boult (2-22), Matt Henry (2-37)

New Zealand 75 all out after 15.2 overs: Glenn Phillips (18 off 18 balls); Fazalhaq Farooqi (4-17), Rashid Khan (4-17), Mohammad Nabi (2-16)

Wicketkeeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran had earlier paved the way for Afghanistan’s win, putting on 103 for the first wicket before Zadran fell for 44 for 41 balls.

Having put on 154 in the victory against Uganda, they became the first opening pair to record consecutive century partnerships in a T20 World Cup.

Azmatullah Omarzai smashed a rapid 22, with Gurbaz finally falling for 80 from 56 deliveries – including five sixes and as many fours – as one of three wickets in the final over as Afghanistan finished on 159-6.

Farooqi then took charge, bowling Finn Allen first ball and adding the scalps of Devon Conway (8) and the dangerous Daryl Mitchell (5).

Captain Rashid Khan piled on the problems for New Zealand as he dismissed his opposite number Kane Williamson for nine, adding the wickets of Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell in successive balls to leave New Zealand 43-6.

Glenn Phillips offered the most resistance with a run-a-ball 18, but the Kiwis had no answer to Rashid who finished with 4-17 as he caught Lockie Ferguson off his final delivery.

Farooqi returned to have Liam Henry caught in the deep, matching Rashid’s figures as he wrapped up the New Zealand innings for 75 in the 16th over.

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Afghanistan’s Fazalhaq Farooqi celebrates the wicket of Finn Allen

New Zealand now face a crucial clash with hosts West Indies in Trinidad on Wednesday night with Afghanistan chasing a third win in as many matches against Papua New Guinea the following day.

Bangladesh survive late scare to beat Sri Lanka

Bangladesh opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a victory as they edged past Sri Lanka by two wickets in Texas.

Chasing 125 to win, two wickets in as many balls created a tight finish before the experienced head of Mahmudullah saw them home.

Score summary – Sri Lanka v Bangladesh

Sri Lanka 124-9 from 20 overs: Pathum Nissanka (47 off 28 balls), Dhananjaya de Silva (21 off 26 balls); Mustafizur Rahman (3-17), Rishad Hossain (3-22)

Bangladesh 125-8 from 19 overs: Towhid Hridoy (40 off 20 balls), Litton Kumer Das (36 off 38 balls); Nuwan Thushara (4-18), Wanindu Hasaranga (2-32)

Opener Pathum Nissanke provided a strong platform to the Sri Lanka innings in Grand Prairie, hitting a six and seven fours as he made 47 from 28 balls.

But from 100-3 at the start of the 15th over, they lost a flurry of late wickets and the innings stumbled to 124-9.

Mustafizur Rahman took 3-17 and Rishad Hossain 3-22.

Bangladesh’s reply started badly, both openers departing in the first two overs as they stumbled to 28-3.

Towhid Hridoy went on the offensive, smashing four sixes as he raced to 40 from 20 balls and added 63 with Kumer Das, who made 36 from 38 deliveries.

Needing 12 from the final three overs, they looked to be easing to victory before Nuwan Thushara – who finished with 4-18 – returned to take two wickets in successive deliveries.

But Mahmudullah eased any nerves, the former captain finishing 16 not out as he steered his side home with an over to spare.

Bangladesh now head to New York to face South Africa on Monday, while Sri Lanka, who have lost both of their matches so far, play Nepal in Florida on Tuesday night.

Eoin Morgan, Nasser Hussain and Urooj Mumtaz join Ian Ward to discuss their dream T20 World Cup XI

What’s next?

The action continues on Saturday as Netherlands play South Africa from 3.30pm on Long Island, New York, while England – whose opening game with Scotland on Tuesday was was washed out – take on Australia in Barbados from 6pm.

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