In a thrilling T20 World Cup match, Afghanistan dominated Papua New Guinea with a convincing win. Afghanistan's opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz put on a show, leading their team to a total of 160 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Papua New Guinea, Rashid Khan's exceptional captaincy and Noor Ahmad's bowling proved to be too much for them. This win puts Afghanistan at the top of their group and continues their impressive streak in the tournament.
Afghanistan Outplays Papua New Guinea in ICC Men's T20 World Cup Encounter
In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Afghanistan emerged victorious over Papua New Guinea, showcasing their dominance in the tournament. The match witnessed an exceptional performance from Afghanistan's opening batsman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who led his team to a formidable total of 160 runs.
Despite a courageous effort from Papua New Guinea, Afghanistan's captaincy under Rashid Khan and the exceptional bowling of Noor Ahmad proved insurmountable. This triumph not only propelled Afghanistan to the top of their group but also extended their impressive winning streak in the tournament.
Background
Afghanistan and Papua New Guinea have faced each other on several occasions, with Afghanistan holding a significant advantage. In previous T20 World Cup matches, Afghanistan emerged victorious in both encounters in 2012 and 2014.
Match Summary
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first on a pitch conducive to batting. Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a pivotal role, scoring a blistering 84 runs off just 55 deliveries, including seven boundaries and four sixes. His explosive innings provided Afghanistan with a solid foundation.
In response, Papua New Guinea struggled to gain momentum. Despite some resistance from Tony Ura (41 runs), the Afghan bowlers, led by Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan, restricted them to 97 runs. Rashid Khan picked up three wickets, while Ahmad claimed two.
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