In Pics: How Afghanistan stunned Australia to create history

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Jun 23, 2024

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Bowling hero

Gulbadin Naib led Afghanistan's victory with his career-best figures of 4/20 while defending a total of 148/6

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Hunting in pairs

Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran laid the foundation of the victory with a 118-run stand after Australia opted to bowl first

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The 'baz'

Gurbaz top-scored for Afghanistan with his 49-ball 60, while his opening partner Zadran scored 51 off 49 balls.

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Patrick 'hat-trick'

Australia pacer Pat Cummins created history by becoming the first man in T20 World Cup to take hat-tricks in back-to-back matches

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The leggie

Adam Zampa once again impressed with his leg-spin, reigstering figures of 2/28

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Struck early

Naveen ul Haq hurt Australia early in their run-chase as his opening burst reduced the Aussies to 16/2. He finished with figures of 3/20.

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Wrecker-in-chief

Gulbadin Naib then turned into the leader of Afghanistan bowling attack, finishing with a four-wicket haul

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Celebrations!

Captain Rashid Khan led the side appreciably, which ultimately resulted in a 21-run win -- Afghanistan's first ever against Australia.

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