India in Semis; Afghanistan Secures 1st ICC Semi-Final

India in Semis with Victory Over Australia; Afghanistan Secures Semi-Final Spot with Dramatic Win Over Bangladesh

In a thrilling encounter in the T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight, India reached semi-finals with 24-run win over Australia

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Rohit Sharma scored a blistering 92 runs off just 41 balls, including 7 fours and 8 sixes, propelling India to a formidable total of 205

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Australia's chase began with promise, as openers Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh looked in good touch.

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India's bowlers, led by Bumrah and Jadeja, tightened screws on the Australian batsmen after departure of Head and Marsh.

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With this victory, India joined South Africa and England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup 2024.

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In a rain-affected Super 8 match, Afghanistan created history by reaching their first-ever semi-final in a major ICC event.

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Chasing the revised target in D/L method, Bangladesh's innings was anchored by Litton Das, who played a valiant knock.

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However, Afghan bowlers, led by Rashid Khan, made regular breakthroughs to keep the pressure on the Bangladeshi batsmen.

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