Afghanistan Reach T20 World Cup Semi-Finals for the First Time

Match Report: Australia Eliminated, South Africa Await Afghanistan in Last Four

Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup with a dramatic eight-run victory DLS over Bangladesh in their final match of the Super Eights stage.

The win means Afghanistan will face South Africa in the semi-finals, while Australia has been eliminated from the tournament.

Afghanistan's victory was set up by a superb bowling performance, with Rashid Khan taking 3/19 and Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking 2/25 to restrict Bangladesh to 124/7 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Afghanistan reached their target with just two balls to spare, with Najibullah Zadran top-scoring with 43 not out.

The victory is a historic moment for Afghanistan, who are making their first appearance in the semi-finals of a major ICC tournament.