The emergence of Afghanistan cricket is not too long. But in a short time they have improved so fast that it is unforgettable in one word. In the last Under-19 World Cup, hosts New Zealand to the semi-finals, confirming the history, the country's youth wrote.
In the quarter-finals of Christchurch, the Kiwi youngsters did not face any problems, and the Afghan boys lost a massive 202 runs. At the end of 50 overs, batting first, Afghanistan lost by 309 runs in six wickets. In reply, the Kiwis were bowled out for 107 in 28.1 overs.
Among the Afghans, two openers Rahmatullah Garbaj (69) and Ibrahim Zadran (68) made a wonderful start. At the end of the seventeenth Shah and Azmatullah Omrazir stormed 66 groups to give good capital.
But the 310 runs were not able to cope up with the pressure New Zealand youngsters in the World Cup game at home Mujib and Quayes Ahmed, who have lost wickets in regular intervals. Both of them took four wickets each. Katie Clarke top scored with 38 runs for the Kiwi batsmen.
Azmatullah became the best match
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