105/10 (17.5)
CR : 5.89
115/5 (20.0)
CR : 5.75
Afghanistan won by 8 runs (DLS METHOD) 🏆
Player of the Match
Naveen ul Haq
4/26
Most Four-Wicket Hauls in Men's T20Is:
9 - Rashid Khan for Afghanistan
8 - Shakib Al Hasan for Bangladesh
7 - Henry Ssenyondo for Uganda
9 - Rashid Khan for Afghanistan
8 - Shakib Al Hasan for Bangladesh
7 - Henry Ssenyondo for Uganda
Najmul Hossain Shanto (Bangladesh Captain): "We bowled really well. As a batting group we made some poor decisions in the middle stage that cost us.
Normally the plan was to go hard in the first 6 overs. If we lost wicket we would bat normal but the middle order did not execute today.
All the fast bowlers and spinners bowled really well in this tournament. Youngster Rishad came in and performed at the big stage. As a batting group we need to improve a lot especially in the top order.
It can happen [delays] but the other part is the ball getting wet. We didn't execute our plans and didn't make good decisions."
Normally the plan was to go hard in the first 6 overs. If we lost wicket we would bat normal but the middle order did not execute today.
All the fast bowlers and spinners bowled really well in this tournament. Youngster Rishad came in and performed at the big stage. As a batting group we need to improve a lot especially in the top order.
It can happen [delays] but the other part is the ball getting wet. We didn't execute our plans and didn't make good decisions."
Rashid Khan (Afghanistan Captain): "Well, it's something like a dream for us as a team. The belief came when we beat New Zealand. I don't have words to describe my feelings. Everyone back home is happy.
The only person that put us in semi-final was Brian Lara. When I met him, I told that we won't let him down. Super happy to make it to the semi-finals.
(On defending 116) I thought we were 10-15 runs short. But 115 was the best score on this wicket. It was always about the mindset. We knew they would come out hard against us. We needed to be clear with our planning. We put in that effort. Rain is not in our hands. But we put the 100% effort. That's the discussion we had in the break.
(On Farooqi and Naveen) In T20, if you have a strong base, especially in bowling, it gives us a good opportunity to attack in the middle overs. The fast bowlers are skillful and it gives an advantage. So happy with the way Naveen and Farooqi have delivered.
(On Gulbadin's injury) Well, rain is something in not in our hands. But mentally, we had to be there for the 20 overs. There was no other way that we can be in the semi-finals. Gulbadin had some cramp. Hopefully, he will get fit in the semi-final. But that was a massive wicket that he gave us.
It's a massive celebration back home. It's a big achievement for us as well. We reached the semi-finals at the under-19. The country will be very proud of. I'm so happy in how our team has delivered as a team. Butt we have to go with a clear plan in the semi-finals. Enjoy the win tonight."
The only person that put us in semi-final was Brian Lara. When I met him, I told that we won't let him down. Super happy to make it to the semi-finals.
(On defending 116) I thought we were 10-15 runs short. But 115 was the best score on this wicket. It was always about the mindset. We knew they would come out hard against us. We needed to be clear with our planning. We put in that effort. Rain is not in our hands. But we put the 100% effort. That's the discussion we had in the break.
(On Farooqi and Naveen) In T20, if you have a strong base, especially in bowling, it gives us a good opportunity to attack in the middle overs. The fast bowlers are skillful and it gives an advantage. So happy with the way Naveen and Farooqi have delivered.
(On Gulbadin's injury) Well, rain is something in not in our hands. But mentally, we had to be there for the 20 overs. There was no other way that we can be in the semi-finals. Gulbadin had some cramp. Hopefully, he will get fit in the semi-final. But that was a massive wicket that he gave us.
It's a massive celebration back home. It's a big achievement for us as well. We reached the semi-finals at the under-19. The country will be very proud of. I'm so happy in how our team has delivered as a team. Butt we have to go with a clear plan in the semi-finals. Enjoy the win tonight."
MULTIPLE 4+ WICKET HAULS IN A MEN'S T20 WC INNINGS:
Umar Gul (4/25) & Shahid Afridi (4/19) v Scotland at Durban, 2007
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (5/20) & Rashid Khan (4/9) v Scotland at Sharjah, 2021
Fazalhaq Farooqi (4/17) & Rashid Khan (4/17) v New Zealand at Providence, 2024
Rashid Khan (4/23) & Naveen-ul-Haq (4/26) v Bangladesh at Kingstown, TONIGHT*
Umar Gul (4/25) & Shahid Afridi (4/19) v Scotland at Durban, 2007
Mujeeb Ur Rahman (5/20) & Rashid Khan (4/9) v Scotland at Sharjah, 2021
Fazalhaq Farooqi (4/17) & Rashid Khan (4/17) v New Zealand at Providence, 2024
Rashid Khan (4/23) & Naveen-ul-Haq (4/26) v Bangladesh at Kingstown, TONIGHT*
CARRYING THE BAT IN T20 INTERNATIONALS:
Chris Gayle (West Indies) 63 in 50 Balls v Sri Lanka at The Oval, 2009
Richmond Baaleri (Ghana) 56 in 56 Balls v Botswana at Benoni, 2023
Litton Das (Bangladesh) 54 in 49 Balls v Afghanistan at Kingstown, TODAY*
Chris Gayle (West Indies) 63 in 50 Balls v Sri Lanka at The Oval, 2009
Richmond Baaleri (Ghana) 56 in 56 Balls v Botswana at Benoni, 2023
Litton Das (Bangladesh) 54 in 49 Balls v Afghanistan at Kingstown, TODAY*
That's it from our coverage of this exciting Super 8 fixture. That will be curtains in the Super 8 stage as well as we now move on to the semis. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentator Akshay Bhide and scorer/analyst Bishal Mandal. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world.