LIVE Result: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, T20 World Cup 2024 BAN 82/7; AFG Close to Semi-Final In a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 match, Afghanistan has tightened its grip on a semi-final berth with a dominant performance against Bangladesh. Bangladesh Innings Bangladesh’s innings got off to a shaky start as they lost two early wickets. Najmul Hossain Shanto and Liton Das tried to rebuild the innings, but their partnership was cut short by Rashid Khan’s brilliance. Bangladesh continued to lose wickets at regular intervals, with the Afghan bowlers maintaining tight lines and lengths. Afif Hossain put up some resistance with an unbeaten 24, but the team could only muster a meager 82/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Afghanistan’s Target Due to rain, the target for Afghanistan was reduced to 114 in 19 overs. The Afghan team came out determined to chase down the target and secure their spot in the semi-finals. Afghan Batting Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opened the batting for Afghanistan and got off to a flying start. They put on a 50-run partnership before Gurbaz was dismissed for 28. Zazai continued to anchor the innings, scoring a vital 36. Gulbadin Naib and Najibullah Zadran also played important knocks to take Afghanistan closer to the finish line. Current Situation With only 32 runs required off the last 33 balls, Afghanistan is on the brink of victory. The team looks confident and is well-positioned to seal its place in the semi-finals. Impact on Semi-Final Qualification A victory for Afghanistan would guarantee them a spot in the semi-finals. Bangladesh, on the other hand, would need a miracle to qualify for the knockout stage.Afghanistan on Verge of Semi-Final as Bangladesh Falters In a crucial T20 World Cup 2024 encounter, Afghanistan is on the cusp of securing its berth in the semi-finals. Bangladesh’s underwhelming performance has given Afghanistan a significant advantage. After restricting Bangladesh to a paltry 82/7, Afghanistan has been handed a revised target of 114 runs in 19 overs. Bangladesh’s top order crumbled under Afghanistan’s bowling pressure, with Shakib Al Hasan being the sole shining light with an unbeaten 34 runs. Afghanistan’s spinners, particularly Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan, stifled Bangladesh’s batsmen, claiming three wickets each. Their slow and low deliveries proved too challenging for the Bangladeshi batters to negotiate. With only 114 runs to chase, Afghanistan needs just 56 runs from the remaining 60 deliveries. A victory would propel the team into the semi-finals and strengthen their bid for the title.