T20 WC 2024, Super Eight: Fans refuse to call Afghanistan's win over Australia an upset - Cricket Winner

In a stunning upset at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Afghanistan has claimed a historic victory over Australia, winning by 21 runs at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent. The match, marked by Afghanistan’s resilient batting and disciplined bowling, saw Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Hazratullah Zadran laying a solid foundation with notable fifties before Gulbadin Naib’s outstanding 4/20 spell derailed Australia’s chase. Fans and analysts alike have hailed this victory as a monumental achievement, considering Australia’s status as reigning ODI World Champions and a formidable T20 side.

Fans remember history

Despite Glenn Maxwell’s valiant effort with the bat, scoring 59 runs off 41 balls, Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Naib and Naveen-ul-Haq, ensured Australia fell short of the target.

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This win not only boosts Afghanistan’s morale but also throws Group 1 of the Super Eight stage wide open, leaving Australia to reassess their strategy moving forward in the tournament. Afghanistan’s upset victory underscores their growing influence in international cricket and their ability to challenge top-tier teams on the world stage.