Super 8s: Ecstatic Afghanistan Fans Celebrate Country's First-Ever T20 World Cup SF Appearance- In Pics

Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh by eight runs (DLS) and booked their place in the semi-final of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Their Super 8 triumph also included a famous win over the Australians as fans back home celebrated their side's success in huge numbers. Thousands took the streets to celebrate their side's triumph at the T20 World Cup as Rashid Khan's men prepare for the semi-final match against South Africa on June 27, Thursday.

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Updated on: 25 June 2024 4:59 pm

Afghanistan Cricket Fans | Photo: AP/Saifullah Zahir

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, in the city of Khost province eastern of Afghanistan. Afghanistan edged Bangladesh to reach the Twenty20 World Cup semifinals for the first time and followed India into the last four following a combination of results that eliminated 2021 champion Australia on Monday.

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Fans celebrate Afghanistan team's victory | Photo: AP/Saifullah Zahir

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, in the city of Khost province eastern of Afghanistan.

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Afghan cricket fans celebration in Khost province | Photo: AP/Saifullah Zahir

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, in the city of Khost province eastern of Afghanistan.

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Photo: AP/Saifullah Zahir

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, in the city of Khost province eastern of Afghanistan.

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Photo: AP/Saifullah Zahir

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory during the men's T20 World Cup cricket match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, in the city of Khost province eastern of Afghanistan.