Afghanistan qualified for the Super 8 after beating Papua New Guinea by seven wickets on Friday, June 14, at Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Trinidad.
After the third consecutive win in the group matches, Afghanistan stands strong in the top position in Group C with six points and a net run rate (NRR) of +4.230.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss, elected to bowl first and stopped Papua New Guinea from reaching three digits.
Papua New Guinea made 95 runs in 19.5 overs in the first inning of the match. Batting second, Afghanistan easily chased in 15.1 overs after losing three wickets.
Afghanistan’s victory has ultimately eliminated New Zealand from the mega event.
Afghan skipper Rashid Khan said at the presentation ceremony, “"Feeling great to qualify for the next round. First time for Afghanistan being in Super Eight in T20Is. The boys have done well, adjusting to the conditions very quickly, and that is something very pleasing for me.“
He noted, “We are happy the way the openers played in the first two games. But the middle order is all in form, and they just need more time.”
Additionally, Afghanistan will play its last group match before the Super 8 round against the West Indies, who have also qualified for the next round, on June 18.
