Afghanistan U-19 pulled off a famous win in the Super League Quarterfinals of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (January 27). Facing Sri Lanka U-19 in Antigua with a place in the semi-finals at stake, the Afghans came out winners by just 4 runs in a thrill-a-minute low-scoring encounter. The new Test entrants […]
Afghanistan U-19 pulled off a famous win in the Super League Quarterfinals of the ICC U-19 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (January 27). Facing Sri Lanka U-19 in Antigua with a place in the semi-finals at stake, the Afghans came out winners by just 4 runs in a thrill-a-minute low-scoring encounter.
The new Test entrants posted only 134 runs on the board for a fixture where the result seemed a formality at the halfway stage. But a spirited Afghan bowling performance reduced Sri Lanka to 43/7. And while a late recovery from the opposition brought things close, the Afghans eventually came out on top.
In a memorable finish, No.11 batter Treveen Mathew tried to bring set-batter Vinuja Ranpul on strike but ended up getting run-out. The moment the decision was declared on the giant screen, Afghanistan players kicked off their celebrations and out came their traditional ‘ATTAN’ move.
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Afghanistan U-19 players did their traditional ATTAN move after thrilling win over Sri Lanka.
The ever-colourful Afghans showcased their dancing skills when they did the traditional ‘ATTAN’ move upon completing victory over Sri Lanka. Afghanistan U-19 cricketers were seen indulging in the move at the Coolidge Cricket Ground, unveiling a traditional dance form that is part of the culture back home.
The music band at the stadium also contributed to the beautiful moment, playing the Afghan tunes to enable the rhythm and let the world enjoy the Afghanistan U-19 players’ moves.
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Afghanistan U-19 overcame an insipid batting performance to inch ahead of the more experienced Sri Lankan counterparts and sealed their place in the tournament semi-finals. Abdul Hadi top-scored for them with a measured 37, while Bilal Sami was pick of their bowlers with 2 for 33 off his 10 overs.
The Afghans will now face England in Semifinal 1 of the U-19 World Cup on Tuesday (February 1) at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.
