ICC U19 CWC18: Afghanistan stun Kiwis by 202 runs to enter semis
Christchurch (New Zealand), Jan 25 (CRICKETNMORE) - Afghanistan produced a superb all-round effort to stun New Zealand by 202 runs in a Super League quarter-final at the ICC U19 World Cup here on Thursday. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan rode
The Afghan innings was off to an excellent start as Rahmanullah and Zadran put on an opening partnership of 117 runs in 20.4 overs. This was the biggest opening stand for Afghanistan at the U-19 level.
Pacer Sandeep Patel struck the first blow for New Zealand when he bowled Rahmanullah in the 21st over.
Rahmanullah scored 69 runs off 67 balls with seven boundaries and three sixes.
When left-arm spinner Felix Murray pulled off a stunning caught and bowled effort in the 24th over to send back Ikram Ali Khil, it seemed like the Kiwis had brought the situation under control.
