West Indies vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For
Match 40 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 has West Indies taking on Afghanistan at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia, on Tuesday (IST).
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Blow For Afghanistan Spin Attack As Mujeeb Ur Rahman Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan star spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman has been ruled out of the remainder of the T20 World Cup due to a recurrence of the finger injury that sidelined him from IPL 2024. The injury has prompted Afghanistan to call up Hazratullah Zazai, an explosive opening batter, as Mujeeb's replacement. The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the change on Friday afternoon, just hours after Afghanistan's convincing victory over Papua New Guinea. The ICC's event technical committee approved Zazai's inclusion in the squad, marking a strategic shift in the team's composition.
Rashid Khan Credits Franchise Cricket For Aghanistan's Strong Show In T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan credited the domestic and franchise cricket experience of his players for the impressive performances that led his team to the Super Eight stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup. Afghanistan registered three consecutive wins in the group stage to become the second team from Group C to advance to the next round of the tournament after co-hosts West Indies. He also lauded his troops after sealing a seven-wicket win against Papua New Guinea, saying they have the skill set to adapt to different conditions.
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2024 Updates
Afghanistan vs Papua New Guinea, T20 World Cup 2024, LIVE Updates: A win for Afghanistan against Papua New Guinea would send them through to the Super 8 of the 2024 T20 World Cup, and crush New Zealand hopes in the process. After thumping wins over New Zealand and Uganda, Afghanistan will regain top spot in Group C with a win. Afghanistan currently boast the top run-scorer and the top wicket-taker of the tournament - Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Papua New Guinea are yet to win, losing narrowly against co-hosts West Indies, and then to Uganda. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
"Murder In Guyana": Cricket World Reacts To Afghanistan's Historic Win vs New Zealand In 2024 T20 World Cup
Applause poured in for the players of the Afghanistan cricket team after they pulled off another historic win, bowling out New Zealand for just 75 in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Experts, players and fans took to social media to hail the Afghanistan team. After beating New Zealand by 84 runs to register their second win of the tournament, Afghanistan added to their giant-killing tally in recent months. The team had already beaten England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan during the 2023 Cricket World Cup, and now, they've added another feather to their cap.
Afghanistan Thrash New Zealand By 84 Runs, Register 1st-Ever Win Against Kiwis In T20Is
Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 International cricket. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way for the Afghans with a top score of 80 off 56 balls (five fours, five sixes), posting 103 for the first wicket with Ibrahim Zadran (44) by the 15th over on the way to a final total of 159 for six after they were put in.
Fazalhaq Farooqi's Five-For, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran Power Afghanistan To 125-Run Win Over Uganda
Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi produced a fiery spell after Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran's solid opening partnership to begin their T20 World Cup campaign with a comprehensive 125-run victory over debutants Uganda in Guyana. Kolkata Knight Riders opener Gurbaz (76 off 45 balls) and his partner Zadran's (70 off 46 balls) struck fluent fifties to register the second highest opening partnership (154) in the men's T20 World Cup as Afghanistan posted a challenging 183/5 after being asked to bat. Left-arm pacer Farooqi (5/9) then knocked the wind out of the Ugandan batting line up with his maiden five-wicket haul as the debutants were shot out for 58 in 16 overs.
Afghanistan Vs Uganda, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Afghanistan (AFG) will be playing against Uganda (UGA) in Match 5 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024. The match will be played at the Guyana National Stadium on June 4 at 06:00 AM IST.