Jonathan Trott’s emotions were on full display during the emotionally-charged night in Kingstown. He kicked a bag in the dressing room before signaling to Afghanistan to slow the game down. Rashid Khan was seen with his hands on his head at different moments during the chase, while Mohammad Nabi maintained a constant smile on his face. However, the standout moment of the night was Naveen-ul-Haq running off after bowling out Bangladesh, securing Afghanistan’s first-ever spot in the semi-final of any men’s senior World Cup.
In a match filled with interruptions due to rain, Afghanistan, led by impressive performances from Naveen and Rashid Khan, managed to defeat Bangladesh by just eight runs. This victory not only secured their spot in the semi-finals but also eliminated Australia from the T20 World Cup 2024.
With three teams vying for a single semi-final spot from Group 1 of the Super Eight, the rain added an extra layer of drama to the match. In a tense contest, Bangladesh initially held the advantage on the DLS par scores, only for Afghanistan to stage a comeback and seal the victory.
Although Litton Das put up a strong fight with his first fifty of the tournament, he couldn’t lead Bangladesh to victory. Rashid Khan and his team celebrated their double triumph of knocking out two teams with one blow, and the celebrations are likely to continue for a while.