Afghanistan finished on 162-5 with four balls to spare to keep alive their slim chances of moving into the next stage. South Africa, semi-finalists in 2024, became the third team after the West Indies and co-hosts India to secure a Super Eights berth. New Zealand can seal their spot and eliminate Afghanistan with a win against Canada on Tuesday in Chennai. Sohaib Khan top-scored for UAE with 68 and put on a stand of 84 for the third wicket with Alishan Sharafu, who made 40. Rasooli departed for 33 in the 18th over but Omarzai kept calm and hit the winning four to give Afghanistan their first win of the tournament.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 16, 2026 18:05 UTC