LUCKNOW, India, Nov 3, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Afghanistan swept past theNetherlands by seven wickets on Friday to boost their chances of reaching theWorld Cup semi-finals. Chasing 180 to win, Afghanistan reached their target with 111 balls to spareto clinch a fourth win at the tournament to add to victories over defendingchampions England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They now have eight points, the same as Australia and New Zealand, whocurrently occupy two of the semi-final qualifying places. Rahmat fell, caught and bowled by Saqib Zulfiqar with 129 on the board andhis team well set for victory. Mohammad Nabi and teenage wrist spinner Noor Ahmad then sent back Bas deLeede and Saqib Zulfiqar with Logan van Beek dismissed thanks to a smartstumping by wicketkeeper Alikhil.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha November 03, 2023 21:19 UTC