New Delhi: Afghanistan pulled off a historic win against Australia in their Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday, June 24. Afghanistan stunned the mighty Aussies by successfully defending a moderate total of 148 runs at the Arnos Vale Ground in St Vincent to register their maiden victory against Australia in international cricket. Afghanistan’s victory also ended Australia’s unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024.
It was a valiant effort from Afghanistan, who rode on half-centuries from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51) to post 148 runs on the board in 20 overs before their bowlers produced an excellent combined effort to bundle out Australia for 127 runs in their run chase. Glenn Maxwell was the lone warrior for Australia with a fighting 59-run knock.
However, his knock was not enough to save Australia, who suffered their maiden defeat against Afghanistan across all formats of the game. Afghanistan’s win opened up Group 1 in the Super Eight of T20 World Cup 2024 as it spiced up the race for the semi-finals. Afghanistan’s victory means it’s a three-way race for the two spots in the semi-finals from Group 1.
India currently have four points having won their first two matches in the Super 8 but are yet to secure a spot in the semi-finals. They need to win or avoid a big defeat against Australia to make it to the knockout stage. India also have a chance to eliminate Australia from the tournament by handing them a big defeat in their final Super 8 clash on Monday, June 24. However, Afghanistan will have to beat Bangladesh in their final game on Tuesday to send Australia crashing even if Marsh & Co. lose to India.
Ahead of India’s final Super 8 clash against Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St Lucia, fans took to Twitter to celebrate Afghanistan’s stunning win with hilarious memes. Some also urged India to book Australia’s tickets back home by beating them after Afghanistan’s historic triumph.
Memes galore after Afghanistan’s historic win against Australia:
Hilarious #AFGvsAUS pic.twitter.com/LQTSq94t5z
— Habib Khan (@HabibKhanT) June 23, 2024
Australia vs Afghanistan 🔥#AusvsAfg pic.twitter.com/BTh1yQKoLp
— Gagan🇮🇳 (@1no_aalsi_) June 23, 2024
Scene after Afghanistan defeated Australia in the T20 World Cup. 😍#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/hLHLpoXP2r
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) June 23, 2024
Live footage from Afghanistan after they defeated Australia in the T20 World Cup. 😄
— Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) June 23, 2024
Afghanistan took their revenge against Australia for WC 2023, now it’s India’s turn! 🇮🇳💪#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/wMZ9DGRCN4
— H A R S H W A R D H A N (@TheBharatTales) June 24, 2024
@India it is your job now to book their tickets to Australia,
Afghanistan did their job 😊#AUSvsAFG
#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/SfQKELhAYy
— Abdul Baqi Stanikzai 🇦🇫 (@stanikzai2017) June 24, 2024
India will look to avenge 2023 ODI World Cup final defeat
India will be hoping to avenge their 2023 ODI World Cup final loss when they lock horns with Australia in their final Super Eight clash on Monday. India are currently on an unbeaten run in the T20 World Cup 2024 and can hand Australia the decisive blow which can send them crashing from the competition. However, India will have to be on top of their game to get the better of Australia in the crucial contest.
Fans launched a meme-fest on social media after Afghanistan pulled off a historic win against Australia ahead of Mitchell Marsh & Co.’s clash against India in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2024. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
