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Afghanistan's Surprise Win Ends Australia's T20 World Cup Hopes

Find out how Afghanistan's victory over Bangladesh dashed Australia's chances to advance in the T20 World Cup!

In a stunning turn of events, Afghanistan's thrilling 10-run win over Bangladesh in the final match of the super eight stage sealed Australia's fate in the T20 World Cup. The match, filled with huge drama, ended Australia's hopes of reaching the semi-finals. Despite their efforts, Australia was eliminated as Afghanistan secured a historic eight-run win over Bangladesh in a rain-affected thriller. The loss to India earlier in the tournament proved costly for the Aussies, as Afghanistan's tactics paved the way for their advancement to the semi-finals at Australia's expense.

Rohit Sharma's outstanding 92 set up a 24-run win against Australia, putting their fate out of their hands and relying on Bangladesh to beat Afghanistan. Unfortunately for Australia, the thrilling match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan ended in a way that dashed their hopes of progressing further in the tournament. With this unexpected turn of events, Afghanistan's victory erupted in celebrations across the country, as fans from Kabul to Kandahar rejoiced in their team's first-ever World Cup semi-final appearance.

In a bittersweet moment for Australia, the T20 World Cup journey ended in extraordinary fashion with Rashid Khan leading Afghanistan to a historic win. The semi-final schedule for the T20 World Cup has been confirmed, with Trinidad and Tobago hosting the first semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan. The second semi-final will feature a clash between India and England, promising an intense battle for a spot in the final. As the excitement builds up for the semi-finals, cricket fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the outcome of these thrilling matchups.

Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup 2024, fans are curious about the upcoming semi-finals. The teams, dates, venues, and weather conditions are all topics of interest. With intense competition and unpredictable outcomes, the T20 World Cup continues to captivate audiences worldwide, showcasing the talent and determination of the competing nations.