Afghanistan into semi-finals after Bangladesh thriller, favourites and mighty Australia out at cricket World T20 Cup

Afghan fans celebrate Afghanistan's win against Bangladesh during super eight match at the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024, in Khost on June 25, 2024. Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever T20 World Cup semi-final after completing a dramatic eight-run victory over Bangladesh in a rain-affected clash at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on June 25. - AFP

AMOS VALE, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (AFP): Afghanistan advanced to their first-ever senior world tournament semi-final with a nerve-jangling eight-run victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup on Monday that eliminated mighty Australia.

Amid excruciating tension at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent, Afghan captain Rashid Khan and seamer Naveen ul Haq were the heroes as Afghanistan battled through three rain stoppages to secure a famous victory under the DLS scoring method that was sealed after 1am local time.