Afghanistan’s cricket team just leveled up in the most dramatic way possible! With a heart-stopping 8-run victory over Bangladesh, they’ve secured their first-ever T20 World Cup semifinal spot
– a milestone for a team that’s been rewriting the rules of the game since becoming an ICC member in 2017.
From underdogs to giantslayers , Afghanistan’s journey has been lit
: defeating New Zealand, Australia, and even 2023 ODI World Cup champs England. Their spin-heavy squad (looking at you, Rashid Khan!) is proving cricket isn’t just about big budgets – it’s about bigger heart
.
Meanwhile, the USA team (yes, AMERICA!) scored the ultimate glow-up by shocking Pakistan in a super-over thriller during their debut as co-hosts. With players mostly from the South Asian diaspora, they’ve turned backyard cricket energy into World Cup magic
.
Rain tried to ruin the party (4 matches canceled?!), but the real storm came from these rising teams rewriting cricket’s power rankings. Who’s ready for semifinal fireworks?
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Afghan cricket comes of age as T20 World Cup enters semifinal stage
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