Tehran- IRAF- The match took place on Friday, January 10, at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe, where the young Afghan players delivered a consistent and aggressive performance, successfully defeating their European opponent by 191 runs.
Afghanistan’s Stellar Performance with Bat and Ball
Afghanistan started the game with batting and scored a total of 315 runs in 50 overs, setting a target of 316 runs for Ireland.
The Afghan bowlers then took control of the game, not allowing Ireland to make a comeback.
Ireland’s team was bowled out for just 124 runs in 40.4 overs, effectively ending their chances of a comeback.
Prior to this match, Afghanistan had already defeated South Africa, West Indies, and Tanzania in the same competition, and this victory completed their impressive run.
Afghanistan’s Position in the Table and the Importance of this Victory
Before this match, Afghanistan was just one win away from a historic semi-final berth.
The competition in the “top six” stage had reached a critical point, and a win against Ireland would guarantee their spot in the semi-finals, regardless of other results.
In Group 1, Australia had already secured their spot, and Sri Lanka had joined the contenders with a win over South Africa.
Afghanistan’s consistent and calculated performance has put them in an ideal position, with a strong net run rate and a spot in the top four teams.
Group 2 Situation
In Group 2, the competition is intense, with India and England strengthening their positions with crucial wins. Pakistan still has a chance to qualify but needs to beat India and rely on other results.
Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Zimbabwe have been eliminated from the competition.
