The Super 8 match of T20 World Cup 2024 was played between Australia and Afghanistan, with Afghanistan emerging victorious. This win kept their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. Team captain Rashid Khan was thrilled with the victory, having defeated the world champion team. In a post-match statement, Rashid Khan said that he was unable to sleep well after Afghanistan’s defeat against Australia in the ODI World Cup match in Mumbai last year. However, he is now looking forward to sleeping well tonight, overwhelmed with happiness after defeating Australia.
Rashid Khan stated that the memories of the match in Mumbai will always be in their minds, but he is grateful that the team is now able to celebrate a big victory. He emphasized that this win is not just a bilateral game, but a World Cup match against the best team. The Afghanistan captain expressed his pride in the team’s achievement, stating that this is a big victory for them as a team and as a nation.
Rashid Khan also extended his gratitude to the people of his country, saying that defeating such a team always gives them a lot of energy and doesn’t let them sleep. He mentioned that cricket in Afghanistan is the only source of bringing smiles to people’s faces, and that this victory will give them a chance to celebrate and enjoy those moments. The Afghanistan captain expressed his satisfaction in being able to give this happiness to the people at home, stating that it is a rare event that they can celebrate and enjoy.
