Dubai, Afghanistan’s cricket team, led by Rashid Khan, clinched a resounding 84-run victory against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, marking another significant triumph for the rising cricketing nation.

According to International Cricket Council, Rashid Khan lauded his team’s performance as one of Afghanistan’s all-time great victories in the T20 format. The win follows a series of impressive performances against top cricketing nations, demonstrating Afghanistan’s growing prowess on the world stage. “Definitely I think it’s one of the greatest victories for us especially in T20,” Rashid stated, highlighting the collective effort of his team rather than individual achievements.

The match saw Afghanistan’s openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, put up a formidable 103-run stand, setting a strong foundation. This performance was complemented by left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi’s outstanding bowling in the Powerplay, where he took three crucial New Zealand wickets, finishing with impressive figures of 4/17.

Rashid emphasized the importance of focusing on their own skills and bringing positive energy to the game, rather than dwelling on the opposition’s strengths. This approach, he believes, has been key to Afghanistan’s success and will continue to be their focus in future matches.