Afghanistan's Pace Attack Sends PNG Crashing, Creates T20 World Cup History

Afghanistan's relentless pace attack, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, secured a historic seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea, advancing to the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage for the first time. Gulbadin Naib's unbeaten 49 guided them to the target. New Zealand was knocked out as a result.

Afghanistan's cricket team scripted history by storming into the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage for the first time. The team's pace duo, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Naveen-ul-Haq, demolished Papua New Guinea with a seven-wicket victory.

Chasing down a modest target of 96, Gulbadin Naib's unbeaten 49 ensured Afghanistan overcame early dismissals and secured their place.

This victory also saw the elimination of New Zealand from the tournament, highlighting Afghanistan's rise in international cricket.