Afghanistan thrash Netherlands to boost World Cup semi-final chances
Afghanistan made it three wins in a row with a seven-wicket success over Netherlands to keep alive their hopes of making the Cricket World Cup semi-finals.
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Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Clinical Afghanistan Secure Big Win, Keep Alive Semifinal Hopes
Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah made well-compiled fifties and veteran Mohammad Nabi produced a stifling spell as Afghanistan continued their dream run in the World Cup, registering a smooth seven-wicket victory over Netherlands to keep their semifinals hopes alive in Lucknow on Friday. In the battle between two giant-killers of this showpiece, Afghanistan rode on their spinners and brilliant fielding to restrict the Dutch to 179 all out and then chased down the target in 31.3 overs.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How Afghanistan's Win Impacts Pakistan's Semifinals Dream
Afghanistan cricket team boosted their chances of reaching the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over Netherlands in Lucknow on Friday. This was the fourth win for Afghanistan as they leapfrogged Pakistan to grab the fifth position in the standings with eight points. As a result, they have the same amount of points after seven matches as New Zealand but the Kiwis are ahead on Net Run Rate (NRR). Australia are third with eight points but they have played just six games.
Afghanistan beat Netherlands to keep World Cup semi-final hopes alive
LUCKNOW, India :Afghanistan kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals alive after beating the Netherlands by seven wickets in a low-scoring group game on Friday.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Mohammed Shami's Ball On Head Gesture Leaves Internet Puzzled. Shubman Gill Provides Answer
Mohammed Shami claimed another five-wicket haul as India comprehensively defeated Sri Lanka to book their spot in the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinals on Thursday. India posted a mammoth total of 357/8 thanks to significant knocks from Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. In reply, Sri Lanka were all out for 55 with Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah in red hot form. Shami dismissed Kasun Rajitha to complete his five-wicket haul and he went on to celebrate with a special gesture. He put the ball on his head and pointed towards the dressing room - an action that left fans on social media confused. However, after the match, Shubman Gill explained the gesture.