In a must-win match against Bangladesh, Afghanistan players Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz achieved the highest partnership runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, surpassing Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Muhammad Rizwan's record. Zadran and Gurbaz also set a new record for the most 50+ partnerships and three centuries partnerships in the tournament. This match is crucial for both teams, as the winner will secure the fourth spot in the semi-finals while the three other spots are already secured by India, England, and South Africa. Bangladesh must chase the target in just 12.1 overs to win or 12.5 overs to tie and still qualify. If Bangladesh wins by a smaller margin, Australia will secure the semi-final spot.
Afghanistan Surpasses Pakistan's Record in Thrilling T20 World Cup Match
In a nail-biting encounter between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz etched their names into cricketing history by setting new records in the T20 World Cup.
Record-Breaking Partnership
Zadran and Gurbaz's partnership of 133 runs against Bangladesh surpassed the previous record of 126 runs held by Pakistan's Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan. This marked the highest partnership runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup.
Other Record-Setting Feats
In the same match, Zadran and Gurbaz also set records for:
Crucial Match for Both Teams
The match was vital for both Afghanistan and Bangladesh, with the winner securing the fourth and final spot in the semi-finals. The other three semi-finalists had already been determined: India, England, and South Africa.
Bangladesh's Target
To qualify for the semi-finals, Bangladesh had to chase down Afghanistan's target of 160 runs in 12.1 overs. If they tied or won with a smaller margin, Australia would have advanced to the semi-finals instead.
FAQs
1. What is the significance of Zadran and Gurbaz's record-breaking partnership? A: It demonstrates the exceptional batting skills and teamwork of the Afghanistan openers.
2. Who previously held the record for the highest T20 World Cup partnership? A: Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan of Pakistan.
3. How many teams qualify for the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup? A: Four teams qualify for the semi-finals.
4. What happened if Bangladesh had tied with Afghanistan? A: Bangladesh would still have qualified for the semi-finals.
5. Why is the T20 World Cup considered a prestigious event? A: The T20 World Cup is one of the most competitive and exciting cricketing events, featuring the top international teams in the shortest format of the game.
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