Australia beat a spirited Afghanistan by 4 runs in yesterday’s (November 4) ICC Males’s T20 World Cup 2022 Tremendous 12 match on the Adelaide Oval. With the slim win, the hosts and defending champions saved alive their faint hopes of constructing the semi-finals of the event.
Australia ended their Tremendous 12 marketing campaign with seven factors at a web run price of -0.173. If Sri Lanka beat England within the final Group 1 match on Saturday, November 5, the Aussies will progress to the semis.
Talking of the Australia-Afghanistan match, Rashid Khan gave an enormous scare to the Aussies, clobbering 48* off 23 balls because the chasing aspect fell narrowly in need of the 169-run goal.
The sport appeared performed and dusted after Afghanistan have been six down for 103 within the fifteenth over. Nevertheless, Rashid’s never-say-die perspective noticed him whack three fours and 4 sixes, giving Australia some tense moments. The fielding aspect ultimately survived and stayed alive within the T20 World Cup.
Afghanistan misplaced Usman Ghani for 2 of their chase of 169, however Rahmanullah Gurbaz (30 off 17) gave the innings a push earlier than he sliced Kane Richardson to mid-off. Gulbadin Naib (39 off 23) and Ibrahim Zadran (26 off 33) saved Afghan’s hopes alive with a 59-run stand for the third wicket. Nevertheless, the batting aspect misplaced three wickets within the 14th over to place Australia on high.
Gulbadin was run-out by a direct hit from Glenn Maxwell, Ibrahim top-edged a sweep of Adam Zampa to quick advantageous leg, whereas Najibullah Zadran (0) chipped a easy catch to long-off. Afghan skipper Mohammad Nabi (one) additionally fell cheaply, flicking Josh Hazlewood to deep sq. leg. Rashid got here in and performed a terrific knock, however he was left with a bit an excessive amount of to do.
Earlier, Australia went despatched into bat after dropping the toss. The hosts went into the sport with out skipper Aaron Finch, Mitchell Starc, and Tim David, with Matthew Wade being named as skipper. Cameron Inexperienced, coming in for Finch, fell for 3, nicking Fazalhaq Farooqi to slide. David Warner appeared to be discovering some type. Nevertheless, he gave his wicket away for 25 off 18, making an attempt a premeditated change hit in opposition to Naveen-ul-Haq.
Mitchell Marsh (45 off 30) and Maxwell (54* off 32) performed the 2 defining knocks for Australia, which ensured they crossed the 160-mark. Marsh slammed three fours and two sixes earlier than top-edging a sweep off Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Maxwell carried the innings on his shoulders within the second half, smacking six fours and two sixes, at the same time as Australia saved dropping wickets on the different finish. He struck two essential boundaries within the final over bowled by Farooqi to raise the group’s spirits.
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Maxwell had a memorable all-round recreation. His glowing half-century gave Australia a cushion of additional runs, which made a giant distinction in the long run. Additionally, his run-out of Gulbadin was a game-changer. All-rounder Marsh chipped in with a useful 45. With the ball, Hazlewood and Zampa picked up two wickets apiece.
For Afghanistan, Naveen-ul-Haq claimed three scalps, whereas Farooqi chipped in with two. Rashid received the wicket of Marcus Stoinis after which performed a unprecedented innings to provide the Aussies a giant scare.
Maxwell was named Participant of the Match for his all-round brilliance that staved off a commendable battle from Afghanistan.