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

disha — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 11:09:27 GMT

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.

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.

I already said – "Jis Din Gira Denge, Us Din Ye (Afghanistan 🇦🇫) Badi Team ho jaegi"

Lo Phir Australia 🇦🇺 ko bhi gira diya, Congratulations @ACBofficials , many more to come 🇦🇫#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/SMqJSGVBhM
— Ajay Jadeja (@AjayJadeja171) June 23, 2024

History created by Afghanistan in St. Lucia.

They took the revenge from Australia. What a win for the boys 🔥#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/jpwhPM8NaZ
— Heisenberg (@rovvmut_) June 23, 2024

Do not disrespect Afghanistan by calling this an upset. Afg are good enough to beat any team on their day. They played to their potential today and defeated a very good Aus team. A fact that should be celebrated. Congratulations and well played @ACBofficials 👏🏼👏🏼 #AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/e3Ydxap3kC
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 23, 2024

This is not an upset. This is Afghanistan! 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/ROtXBsJGhc
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) June 23, 2024

Afghanistan has defeated Australia 🔥

CWC 2023 has been avenged and how.

This is not an upset, This is the mighty Afghans showing that they are one of the best teams in the world.

What a day for them ♥️#AUSvAFG
— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) June 23, 2024

Revenge is sweet when served cold pic.twitter.com/Q4d2DjAqgj
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) June 23, 2024

Such wonderful, emotional pictures coming through of Afghanistan beating Australia for the first time. Another giant step forward for an embattled nation. Such spirit, such energy, such desire
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2024

I can't even call Afghanistan beating Australia an upset.
Because I'm not at all upset.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) June 23, 2024

Loaded at Wankhede, finished off at Arnos Vale. What a sensational win this for Afghanistan, were on top of this match pretty much throughout except for while Glenn Maxwell was at the crease. This is not an upset. This is a a great moment in cricket history #T20WorldCup
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) June 23, 2024

So fitting that It is Mohammad Nabi who ends up taking the final catch to win the game. That man is the walking, talking history of Afghan cricket and Ian Smith with his incredible voice in the commentary box makes it even more memorable. #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/W1UU3pNoAe
— ∆ 🏏 (@CaughtAtGully) June 23, 2024

AFG team is not Underdog anymore…They can beat any big team in Cricket now!! without calling it a upset 👏👏🔥🔥#T20WorldCup | #AUSvsAFG | pic.twitter.com/lUFp4HaSJ5
— Adarsh (@Adarsh_Jha_07) June 23, 2024

HISTORY!

Afghanistan have done it, they beat Australia and possibly avenge the heartbreaking loss in 2023.

Australia can still win the T20 WC but today it doesn't matter. Gurbaz, Ibrahim and then Naib have combined to pull off a heist.

Not an upset. Repeat. Cheers!
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) June 23, 2024

Australia: We will easily win against Afghanistan

Gurbaz and Naib: pic.twitter.com/p1bFgR5u26
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) June 23, 2024

Cricket Australia refused to play a T20 series against Afghanistan

They involved Politics in cricket

Afghanistan just win against them to settle the score ♥️#AUSvAFG #AFGvsAUS #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/i7Sl1dS6PN
— Ash (@Ashsay_) June 23, 2024

Revenge taken successfully..
One of the greatest days in Afghanistan cricket history
Australia is conquered by Afghans.
Pakistanis crying at the corner 😆#AUSvAFG pic.twitter.com/NnOlB63KKz
— Wahida ️🇦🇫 (@Wahida_Afghan) June 23, 2024