Afghanistan achieved a monumental victory against New Zealand, winning by 84 runs in their T20 World Cup 2024 match.
This historic win was powered by exceptional bowling performances from Fazalhaq Farooqi (4/17), Rashid Khan (4/17), and Mohammad Nabi (2/16)
Glenn Phillips (18) and Matt Henry (12) were the only New Zealand players to reach double figures. Farooqi set the tone early, taking three wickets with the new ball during the powerplay.
Later, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi spun their web, completely outplaying a disoriented and rusty New Zealand team, leading Afghanistan to a resounding victory.
After being sent in to bat, Afghanistan put up a total of 159 for 6. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the charge with a superb 80 off 56 balls, supported by his opening partner Ibrahim Zadran, who scored 44.
Azmatullah Omarzai contributed a quickfire 22 off 13 balls. For New Zealand, Trent Boult (2/22), Matt Henry (2/37), and Lockie Ferguson (1/28) were the key wicket-takers.
Congratulations #AfghanAtalan make history win by 84 Run’s against New Zealand 🔥🇦🇫#AFGvsNZ #T20WC24 #T20WorldCup2024 pic.twitter.com/bqR3su8TZ9
— Pathan Bhai (@PathanBhaiii) June 8, 2024
Afghanistan:
159 for 6 after 20 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 80, Ibrahim Zadran 44; Trent Boult 2/22, Matt Henry 1/37)
New Zealand:
75 all out in 15.2 overs (Glenn Phillips 22; Fazalhaq Farooqi 4/17, Rashid Khan 4/17, Mohammad Nabi 2/16)
