Afghanistan Advances to T20 World Cup Semi-finals, Eliminates Australia

Afghanistan advanced to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024 for the first time with a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected match in St Vincent, using the Duckworth-Lewis system. Rashid Khan (4-23) and Naveen-ul-Haq (4-26) were pivotal, dismissing Bangladesh for 105 while defending a revised target of 114. This victory also eliminated 2021 champions Australia from the tournament, who had earlier faced defeats from both India and Afghanistan. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semi-finals, while India, who also qualified from Group 1, will play against defending champions England. Rashid Khan expressed immense pride in the team's achievement, dedicating the win to the happiness and pride of the Afghan people.