‘Afghanistan+beat+PNG+and+progressed+while+New+Zealand+was+overthrown’ – Newspaper In a stunning turn of events, Afghanistan’s cricket team has shocked the world by defeating Papua New Guinea (PNG) in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This incredible victory has propelled Afghanistan into the next round of the tournament, while the mighty New Zealand squad has suffered an unimaginable setback. Afghanistan’s Triumph Afghanistan, a team that has been making significant strides in cricket, played with remarkable determination and skill in their match against PNG. Their bowlers restricted the opposition to a mere 181 runs, and their batsmen chased down the target with relative ease. Mohammad Nabi, the Afghan all-rounder, was the star of the match, taking two wickets and scoring a crucial 77 runs. New Zealand’s Demise In contrast to Afghanistan’s triumph, New Zealand’s performance was a major disappointment. The reigning world champions, who were expected to cruise through the group stage, were shockingly dethroned by Scotland. An inspired bowling performance by Scotland’s bowlers, led by Mark Watt, restricted New Zealand to a paltry 142 runs. Scotland then chased down the target with ease, pulling off a historic upset. Reactions The results have sent shockwaves throughout the cricket community. Afghanistan’s victory is a testament to the team’s hard work and progress, and it is a testament to the resilience of a nation that has faced countless challenges. New Zealand’s defeat, on the other hand, is a reminder that even the greatest teams can be vulnerable to upsets. As the tournament continues, Afghanistan will now face Ireland in the next round, while Scotland will take on the United States. The outcome of these matches will determine which two teams will qualify for the main event of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.Afghanistan Shines in T20 World Cup, Advances to Super EightAfghanistan Shines in T20 World Cup, Advances to Super Eight Afghanistan, the underdog of the 2024 T20 World Cup, asserted its dominance with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Thursday, securing a spot in the Super Eight phase and eliminating New Zealand. Afghanistan’s Impressive Bowling Performance Fazalhaq Farooqi, Afghanistan’s star bowler, claimed three wickets to add to his tournament-leading tally. PNG was bowled out for a mere 95 runs in 19.5 overs, with Alei Nao and Kiplin Doriga scoring the highest for the team. Afghanistan’s Steady Batting Chasing the target, Afghanistan initially stumbled, losing its openers early. However, Gulbadin Naib, who remained unbeaten on 49, and Mohammad Nabi (16 not out) steadied the innings with an unbroken partnership of 46 runs. Afghanistan reached the target three wickets down in the 16th over. PNG’s Spirited Display Despite the loss, PNG demonstrated resilience by recovering from a poor start to score 38 runs for the eighth wicket through Doriga and Nao. Afghanistan’s Adaptability Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised his team’s adaptability to different conditions. He emphasized that the players have understood their roles and have been able to execute their plans effectively. Marker Summary Papua New Guinea vs. Afghanistan Papua New Guinea * T. Ura: 11 runs * A. Vala: 3 runs * L. Siaka: 0 runs * S. Bau: 0 runs * H. Hiri: 1 run * C. Soper: 9 runs * K. Doriga: 27 runs * N. Vanua: 0 runs * A. Nao: 13 runs * J. Kariko: 4 runs * S. Kamea: 2 runs * Extras: 25 runs Afghanistan * Rahmanullah Gurbaz: 11 runs * Ibrahim Zadran: 0 runs * Gulbadin Naib: 49 runs (not out) * Azamatullah Omarzai: 13 runs * Mohammad Nabi: 16 runs (not out) * Extras: 12 runs Result: Afghanistan won by seven wickets.Afghanistan upset Papua New Guinea (PNG) by 10 wickets in the first T20I of their three-match series on Sunday. PNG batted first and posted a modest total of 105/7, with Lega Siaka top-scoring with 37. Afghanistan’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Nijat Masood each taking two wickets. In reply, Afghanistan chased down the target with ease, reaching 109/0 in just 11.4 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way with an unbeaten 59, while Hazratullah Zazai chipped in with an unbeaten 43. The result means that Afghanistan have taken a 1-0 lead in the series, while PNG will need to win the remaining two matches to level the series. In other news, New Zealand were eliminated from the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup after losing to Pakistan by seven wickets. New Zealand batted first and posted a competitive total of 163/4, with Daryl Mitchell top-scoring with 53. However, Pakistan’s openers, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, put on a century partnership to lay the foundation for the win. Rizwan top-scored with 57, while Azam made 53. The result means that Pakistan have qualified for the semi-finals, while New Zealand will head home disappointed.