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Afghanistan achieved a momentous victory over New Zealand in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, securing an impressive 84-run win against the experienced Kiwi team.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted a total of 159 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz playing a pivotal role with his 80-run knock off 56 balls. The Afghan bowling attack then delivered a stellar performance, with lead pacer Fazalhaq Faroouqi and star spinner Rashid Khan both claiming four-wicket hauls to dismiss New Zealand for a mere 76 runs.
The unexpected triumph sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and experts on social media, who shared their thoughts on this historic upset.
Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan posted an update on his social media account that read, “How do I report a murder in Guyana?”
Irfan Pathan said, “Well done Afghanistan on beating New Zealand. If their batting clicks regularly they can be very dangerous side in this World Cup cos their bowling is top quality in these conditions.”
Afghanistan leads Group C with an undefeated record, having secured two victories in as many matches in the tournament. They aim to maintain their winning streak as they face Papua New Guinea on the 14th of this month. Their league stage fixtures will conclude with a match against hosts West Indies on the 18th.
