Kingstown: In a remarkable upset, Afghanistan defeated heavyweights Australia by 21 runs in their Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup held here on Sunday.
Afghanistan, propelled by half-centuries from openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (60) and Ibrahim Zadran (51), posted a competitive total of 148 for 6.
All-rounder Gulabdin Naib delivered a career-best performance, claiming 4/20 to dismantle Australia for 127 runs in 19.2 overs.
This victory keeps Afghanistan in contention for a semifinal berth, with the upcoming India versus Australia match potentially deciding their fate.
Earlier in the tournament, Afghanistan had also secured a victory over New Zealand in the group stage.
Brief Scores:
Afghanistan: 148 for 6 in 20 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 60, Ibrahim Zadran 51; Pat Cummins 3/28)
Australia: 127 all out in 19.2 overs (Glenn Maxwell 59; Gulbadin Naib 4/20)
