T20 WC 2024: Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs in the final Super 8 game here to qualify for the semifinals of the T20 World Cup.
In a must-win match which saw frequent rain interruptions, Afghanistan scored 115 for 5 in their 20 overs and then returned to bowl out Bangladesh for 105 in 17.5 overs. The match was truncated to 19-overs-a-side due to inclement weather. Bangladesh was given a revised target of 114.
After the Afghans opted to bat on winning the toss, Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with a 55-ball 43 but Rishab Hossain (3/26) snapped three wickets to restrict Afghanistan to 115 for 5.
In reply, Litton Das scored an unbeaten 49-ball 54 but couldn`t take the team home.
The result knocked out former champions Australia, whose slim hopes were hinging on Bangladesh winning this game. Afghanistan had defeated Australia by 21 runs on Sunday. Afghanistan will take on South Africa in the semifinals on June 27.
India also entered the semis after defeating Australia by 24 runs on Monday. They will play against England in the semis.
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Brief scores:
Afghanistan: 115 for 5 in 20 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 43; Rishab Hossain 3/26).
Bangladesh: 105 all out in 17.5 overs (Litton Das 54 not out; Rashid Khan 4/23).
(With inputs from PTI)