AFG Vs AUS, T20 World Cup 2024: Snapshots From Afghanistan's Historic Victory

Afghanistan stunned heavyweights Australia by 21 runs in their Super Eight match of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. With the win, Afghanistan kept themselves in contention of a semifinals spot. India and Australia game on Monday could now become a knockout fixture. Afghanistan had earlier defeated New Zealand in the group stage.

Afghanistan players celebrate after taking a Australian wicket in T20 World Cup 2024 — Image credit: X

Afghanistan players celebrate after taking a Australian wicket in T20 World Cup 2024.

Afghanistan created history by registering their first-ever win against Australia.

Naveen ul Haq L took three wickets in Afghanistan s win over Australia in T20 World Cup 2024 — Image credit: X

Naveen-ul-Haq (L) took three wickets in Afghanistan's win over Australia in T20 World Cup 2024.

Defending 149, Australia were all out for 127, thus handing Afghanistan a win by 21 runs.

Gulbadin Naib was the hero of Afghanistan s bowling as he took 4 20 to dismantle Australia — Image credit: X

Gulbadin Naib was the hero of Afghanistan's bowling as he took 4/20 to dismantle Australia.

Gulbadin Naib's four wickets included the priced scalp of Glenn Maxwell who top-scored for Australia with 59 runs.

With this win Afghanistan kept their T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal hopes alive — Image credit: X

With this win, Afghanistan kept their T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal hopes alive.

Afghanistan need to beat Bangladesh in their last Super 8 encounter and pray India beat Australia to allow themselves a passage to the final four.