Fans in Khost celebrate the win against Bangladesh that confirmed Afghanistan's place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals•Jun 25, 2024•AFP via Getty Images

Naveen-ul-Haq was the Player of the Match on the night, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Naveen-ul-Haq was the Player of the Match on the night•Jun 25, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Rashid Khan is carried aloft after the victory by Nangyal Kharote, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Rashid Khan is carried aloft after the victory by Nangyal Kharote•Jun 25, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Rashid Khan and Hazratullah Zazai are jubilant after Afghanistan's win over Bangladesh, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Rashid Khan and Hazratullah Zazai are jubilant after Afghanistan's win over Bangladesh•Jun 25, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

In Kandahar, Afghanistan cricket fans watch their team win a historic match, Kandahar, June 25, 2024

In Kandahar, Afghanistan cricket fans watch their team win a historic match•Jun 25, 2024•Sanaullah Seiam/AFP via Getty Images

Afghanistan players mob Naveen-ul-Haq at the fall of the final wicket, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, T20 World Cup, St Vincent, June 24, 2024

Afghanistan players mob Naveen-ul-Haq at the fall of the final wicket•Jun 24, 2024•ICC via Getty Images

Naveen-ul-Haq and the Afghanistan players sprint off in celebration, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, T20 World Cup, St Vincent, June 24, 2024

Naveen-ul-Haq and the Afghanistan players sprint off in celebration•Jun 24, 2024•ICC via Getty Images

Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib soak in Afghanistan's historic win, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib soak in Afghanistan's historic win•Jun 24, 2024•AFP/Getty Images

Litton Das plays a sweep, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Litton Das plays a sweep•Jun 24, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Rashid Khan celebrates after dismissing Soumya Sarkar, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Rashid Khan celebrates after dismissing Soumya Sarkar•Jun 24, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Afghanistan fans gather in Jalalabad to watch the must-win Super Eight match against Bangladesh, June 25, 2024

Afghanistan fans gather in Jalalabad to watch the must-win Super Eight match against Bangladesh•Jun 25, 2024•AFP via Getty Images

Gulbadin Naib celebrates with his team-mates, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Gulbadin Naib celebrates with his team-mates•Jun 25, 2024•AFP/Getty Images

Rashid Khan and Jonathan Trott embrace after their semi-final spot was confirmed, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Rashid Khan and Jonathan Trott embrace after their semi-final spot was confirmed•Jun 25, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Naveen-ul-Haq took 4 for 26, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Group 1, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 25, 2024

Naveen-ul-Haq took 4 for 26•Jun 25, 2024•AFP/Getty Images

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hugs Naveen-ul-Haq, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Rahmanullah Gurbaz hugs Naveen-ul-Haq•Jun 24, 2024•Darrian Traynor/ICC/Getty Images

An injured Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets assistance to enjoy the victory, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, T20 World Cup, St Vincent, June 24, 2024

An injured Rahmanullah Gurbaz gets assistance to enjoy the victory•Jun 24, 2024•ICC via Getty Images

Naveen-ul-Haq celebrates the final wicket, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, T20 World Cup, St Vincent, June 24, 2024

Naveen-ul-Haq celebrates the final wicket•Jun 24, 2024•ICC via Getty Images

Taskin Ahmed is bowled, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Taskin Ahmed is bowled•Jun 24, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

Mohammad Ishaq and Rashid Khan celebrate Rishad Hossain's wicket, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Mohammad Ishaq and Rashid Khan celebrate Rishad Hossain's wicket•Jun 24, 2024•Associated Press

Litton Das ensured Bangladesh never slowed down in the chase, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Super Eight, Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Kingstown, June 24, 2024

Litton Das ensured Bangladesh never slowed down in the chase•Jun 24, 2024•ICC/Getty Images

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Over 18 • BAN 105/10

Taskin Ahmed b Naveen-ul-Haq 2 (9b 0x4 0x6 31m) SR: 22.22

Mustafizur Rahman lbw b Naveen-ul-Haq 0 (1b 0x4 0x6 1m) SR: 0

Afghanistan won by 8 runs (DLS method)

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Bangladesh Innings

Player Name		R	B
Litton Das	not out	54	49
Tanzid Hasan	lbw	0	3
Najmul Hossain Shanto	caught	5	5
Shakib Al Hasan	caught	0	1
Soumya Sarkar	bowled	10	10
Towhid Hridoy	caught	14	9
Mahmudullah	caught	6	9
Rishad Hossain	bowled	0	1
Tanzim Hasan Sakib	caught	3	10
Taskin Ahmed	bowled	2	9
Mustafizur Rahman	lbw	0	1
Extras	(b 1, lb 7, w 3)
Total	105(10 wkts; 17.5 ovs)

Player Name	O	R	W	Econ
Naveen-ul-Haq	3.5	26	4	6.78
Fazalhaq Farooqi	2	15	1	7.5
Mohammad Nabi	2	15	0	7.5
Rashid Khan	4	23	4	5.75
Noor Ahmad	4	13	0	3.25
Gulbadin Naib	2	5	1	2.5

Wkt	Runs	Players
1st	16	Litton Das	Tanzid Hasan
2nd	7	Litton Das	Najmul Hossain Shanto
3rd	0	Shakib Al Hasan	Litton Das
4th	25	Soumya Sarkar	Litton Das
5th	16	Litton Das	Towhid Hridoy
6th	16	Mahmudullah	Litton Das
7th	0	Litton Das	Rishad Hossain
8th	12	Litton Das	Tanzim Hasan Sakib
9th	13	Litton Das	Taskin Ahmed
10th	0	Mustafizur Rahman	Litton Das

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ICC Men's T20 World Cup

Super Eights, Group 1

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
IND	3	3	0	6	2.017
AFG	3	2	1	4	-0.305
AUS	3	1	2	2	-0.331
BAN	3	0	3	0	-1.709

Super Eights, Group 2

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
SA	3	3	0	6	0.599
ENG	3	2	1	4	1.992
WI	3	1	2	2	0.963
USA	3	0	3	0	-3.906

Group A

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
IND	4	3	0	7	1.137
USA	4	2	1	5	0.127
PAK	4	2	2	4	0.294
CAN	4	1	2	3	-0.493
IRE	4	0	3	1	-1.293

Group B

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
AUS	4	4	0	8	2.791
ENG	4	2	1	5	3.611
SCOT	4	2	1	5	1.255
NAM	4	1	3	2	-2.585
OMA	4	0	4	0	-3.062

Group C

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
WI	4	4	0	8	3.257
AFG	4	3	1	6	1.835
NZ	4	2	2	4	0.415
UGA	4	1	3	2	-4.510
PNG	4	0	4	0	-1.268

Group D

Team	M	W	L	PT	NRR
SA	4	4	0	8	0.470
BAN	4	3	1	6	0.616
SL	4	1	2	3	0.863
NED	4	1	3	2	-1.358
NEP	4	0	3	1	-0.542

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