T20 WORLD CUP: CELEBRATIONS IN KABUL AFTER AFGHANISTAN'S HISTORIC WIN OVER AUSTRALIA | WATCH

Fans celebrated in Kabul in huge numbers after Afghanistan’s 21-run win over Australia in St Vincent on Sunday.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran shared an opening stand of 118 before Gulbadin Naib took over to drive Afghanistan to their historic win as they also keep alive their hopes of reaching the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals.

A win for Australia would have sent the 2021 champions and India into the last four, but even a second hat-trick in as many matches from Pat Cummins was not enough to keep their unbeaten record at the tournament intact.

Half centuries from Gurbaz and Zadran helped the Afghans rack up 148-6 in their 20 overs, before their bowlers dismissed the Australians for 127 on a tricky Kingstown track.

Naib claimed 4-20 and Naveen-ul-Haq bagged 3-20, but it was the third century partnership of the tournament from Gurbaz and Zadran that laid the foundation for a win that also kept Bangladesh alive.

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“We’ve waited for a long time (for this),” said man-of-the-match Naib.

“It’s a big moment for our nation and our people. I have no words, but thanks to the fans who supported us in our career and cricket journey … thank God we finally beat Australia. It’s a great achievement for Afghanistan.

“We have achieved many things in the last 10 years, but this is big.”

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India top Group 1 on four points, ahead of Australia and Afghanistan on two, with Bangladesh alone in last place, with none.

India and Australia face off in St Lucia on Monday, while the Afghans stay in St Vincent to play Bangladesh in the final Super Eight match on Tuesday.

From the other Super 8 group, England (beating USA) and South Africa (beating West Indies) booked their place in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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