Afghanistan Stuns New Zealand with Thrilling T20 World Cup Victory

Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi, delivered a stunning 84-run victory against New Zealand in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup. Wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz's impressive 80 and effective bowling dismantled the 2021 runners-up for just 75 runs.

In an astonishing turn of events at the Providence Stadium, Afghanistan, under the leadership of Rashid Khan and supported by an in-form Fazalhaq Farooqi, secured a remarkable 84-run victory over New Zealand in their T20 World Cup Group C clash.

Chasing a challenging target of 160, New Zealand, the 2021 runners-up, folded for a mere 75 runs in 15.2 overs. Only Glen Phillips (18) and Matt Henry (12) reached double digits against a formidable Afghan bowling attack.

Earlier, wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz set the stage with a commanding 80 off 56 balls, leading Afghanistan to 159/6 despite a late fightback from New Zealand's bowlers Trent Boult and Matt Henry. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi both returned with impressive figures of 4/17, sealing a historic win for their team.