New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott praised opener Ibrahim Zadran’s mental strength after his match-winning 53 took the side home in a chase of 161 against the UAE, saying the youngster showed the ability to bounce back from setbacks.At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Zadran hit a composed 53 off 41 balls while Azmatullah Omarzai’s cameo of 40 not out ensured the chase was completed for Afghanistan with four balls to spare, even as UAE’s bowlers fought har…
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New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Azmatullah Omarzai’s incisive spell of 4-15 and an unbeaten cameo of 40 off 21 balls powered Afghanistan to their first win of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the UAE at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. On a pitch which had a bit of moisture, Omarzai varied his line and length cleverly to dismantle the lower half of the UAE’s batting card, while Mujeeb Ur Rahman chipped in with two wickets and Rashid Khan bowled a tidy spell to ke…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan expressed relief after his team registered its first win of the T20 World Cup through a five-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in a Group D clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, adding that he now hopes for the best for his team’s future in the competition. Seam-bowling all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai claimed 4-15 to help Afghanistan restrict UAE to 160/9 before returning with an unbeaten 40 off 21 balls to steer the side home in …
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan overcame early jitters to secure a five‑wicket win over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and get their first victory of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The result also means Afghanistan have kept their slim hopes of reaching the Super Eights alive. Opener Ibrahim Zadran’s composed 53 off 41 balls and Azmatullah Omarzai’s unbeaten 40 off 21 balls ensured the chase was completed with four balls to spare, even as UAE’s…
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Azmatullah Omarzai’s 4-15, ensured that UAE’s promising middle‑order surge did not translate into a commanding total as they restricted the Gulf side to 160/9 in their 20 overs in the Group D clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. On a pitch which had a bit of moisture, Omarzai’s incisive spell, where he varied his line and length very well, dismantled the lower half of the batting card, while Mu…
Ahmedabad, Feb 11 (IANS) In a pulsating Group D encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, South Africa and Afghanistan played out a sensational contest in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, forcing the match into a double super over after two explosive innings before the Proteas finally clinched a win. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and opted to field as the team eyed their first win of the tournament. Early morning conditions offered some assistance to the bowlers, and Afghanistan …
Ahmedabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Riding on a commanding 114-run second-wicket stand between Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton, South Africa posted 187/6 in their Group D clash against Afghanistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Wednesday. After being sent in to bat, the Proteas lost Aiden Markram early when Fazalhaq Farooqi deceived him with a slower ball, inducing a mistimed loft to mid-off. At 12/1 in the third over, Afghanistan had an early foothold. However, what followed was a sustained counteratt…
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted his side fell short in key phases, particularly with the ball and during the powerplay, and noted the areas where the team could improve after they suffered a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in theopening game of Group D of the T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Afghanistan posted a competitive 182/6 after being put in to bat, built around a well-paced innings from Gulbadin Naib, who struck 63 off 35 balls to an…
Chennai, Feb 8 (IANS) Tim Seifert’s brilliant half-century and a quickfire knock from Glenn Phillips helped New Zealand chase down Afghanistan’s competitive 182/6 with 13 balls to spare in their opening Group D match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.Afghanistan had earlier posted a challenging total, thanks to a counterattacking 63 from Gulbadin Naib off just 35 balls. Naib’s innings and with his 79-run third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal (…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is here, with India and Sri Lanka co-hosting. The tournament will feature a strategic battle: India’s batting-friendly pitches are expected to encourage aggressive batting and high scores, while Sri Lanka’s slower, more challenging pitches will require patience, adaptability, and spin-bowling skill.T20 World Cups are seldom won solely through depth. Instead, they hinge on key moments, such as an explosive powerplay, a crucial spell t…