In a match that showcased the prowess of Afghanistan's cricket team, Papua New Guinea (PNG) found themselves facing an uphill battle from the get-go. Afghanistan, led by the dynamic duo of Gulbadin Naib and Mohammad Nabi, secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory, effectively sealing their spot in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.
The match, held at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, saw PNG struggling to find their footing as they were bowled out for a mere 95 runs. Afghanistan's bowling attack, spearheaded by Fazalhaq Farooqi, proved to be a formidable force, with Farooqi himself claiming an impressive 3 wickets for just 16 runs. The PNG batsmen were left reeling, with only Tony Ura managing to put up a fight with a score of 27 runs.
With a target of 96 runs set for victory, Afghanistan's batting lineup took to the field with a sense of purpose. Despite losing both openers, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, for single-digit scores, Naib and Nabi steadied the ship. Naib's unbeaten 49 and Nabi's crucial 16 ensured that Afghanistan reached the target with 29 balls to spare.
The victory was a testament to Afghanistan's all-round performance, with both their bowlers and batsmen firing on all cylinders. PNG, on the other hand
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