T20 World Cup 2021: "Powerhouse Display" Twitter Reacts As Afghanistan Thrash Scotland By 130 Runs
Updated - 26 Oct 2021, 01:02 AM
The Afghanistan cricket team brushed aside Scotland by a whopping 130 runs in a lop-sided encounter at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. With the win, Afghanistan has a massive net run rate and they sit at the top of Group 2.
The Afghans batted first on a good batting track at Sharjah and they made the most of it. Openers, Mohammad Shahzad and Hazratullah Zazai set the platform with a 54-run opening partnership. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Najibullah Zadran joined the party and notched up useful contributions of 46 and 59 respectively.
They reached an above-par total of 190/4 in their allotted 20 overs, the highest of the Super 12 stage so far. Chasing the target was always going to be an uphill task against two of the best T20I spin bowlers, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Rashid Khan.
And tough it was. First up, it was Mujeeb who did the damage to the top order, plundering five wickets while conceding just twenty runs in a stunning opening spell. Soon after he was done for the day, skipper Mohammad Nabi brought on Rashid to pile on the agony.
The 23-year-old came on and cleaned up the lower order and the tail as Scotland was blown away for a paltry 60, enduring a massive 130-run loss on the night. Not only does it cost them two points, but they will also have to fix their horrible net run rate going into the remainder of the tournament.
Here are some Twitter reactions to Afghanistan’s resounding win over Scotland:
Afghanistan with a comprehensive victory ? #T20WorldCup | #AFGvSCO | https://t.co/xN0fbnQ1kf pic.twitter.com/AyaB1cZHyM
— ICC (@ICC) October 25, 2021
The Afghanistan everybody loves #AFGvSCO #T20WorldCup
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 25, 2021
Remember when we said that England's NRR being +3.97 was worth an extra win? Well, Afghanistan's is +6.5. #T20WorldCup #AFGvSCO
— Ben Jones (@benjonescricket) October 25, 2021
A roaring start for AfghanAtalan in their #T20WorldCup 2021 campaign ?
Afghanistan went past Scotland by 130 runs. #Congratulations to the whole nation and all the fans ?Well played @CricketScotland, better luck next time. ??#AFGvSCO #T20WC2021 pic.twitter.com/sXH5QPmHg7
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) October 25, 2021
Congratulations for all Afghanistan ??❤#Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/pja2QAUa6y
— Maseehullah Mashwani (@MaseehullahMas1) October 25, 2021
Scotland again lost by 130 runs ?? #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/oUdQPlOKSy
— Q. (@Johannesburg149) October 25, 2021
Scotland 60 all out huh, are they New Zealand? #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Zp0hQzAyzL
— Sritama Panda (@cricketpun_duh) October 25, 2021
I am in tears. Afghanistan won ??#AFGvsSCO #FreeAfghanistan
— Habib Khan (@HabibKhanT) October 25, 2021
Well done boys in blue
Keep it up for the next.. One
Really proud of you all ❤️#Afghanistan #AFGvsSCO pic.twitter.com/BaW3xPlgwL— Ismail Khan (@ismailkhan4717) October 25, 2021
What a performance Afghanistan! This team has some serious match winners, quality batters and world-class spinners. Top work Mujeeb, this team can surely cause a lot of trouble for major teams especially in UAE conditions.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 25, 2021
Powerhouse display by Afghanistan. Played the perfect T20 game. Big runs on the board with Najibullah in the forefront and an oustanding spell from the unplayable Mujeeb. Five wickets in four overs; bravo! #AFGvSCO #T20WorldCup
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) October 25, 2021
Very impressive figures tonight by Mujeeb Ur Rehman. @T20WorldCup @ACBofficials. 5 wickets in a World Cup debut match. https://t.co/sO18jsKVMc
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) October 25, 2021
The Afghanistan everybody loves #AFGvSCO #T20WorldCup
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) October 25, 2021
A special win for Afghanistan!@OPPOIndia Shot of the Day | #T20WorldCup | #LightUpTheGame pic.twitter.com/u13A5egXEF
— ICC (@ICC) October 25, 2021
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