AFGHANISTAN BAGS FOURTH CWC WIN THROUGH RAHMAT, SHAHIDI'S BRILLIANCE

Afghanistan has achieved its third consecutive clinical run-chase, establishing itself as a formidable team.

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A total of 179 was always going to be insufficient on a decent batting surface, and the Netherlands were in a tough spot halfway through the game.

Engelbrecht’s fifty prevented a more dismal situation for the Dutch. Gurbaz was dismissed cheaply by van Beek, and Zadran fell to van der Merwe without making a significant impact. However, Afghanistan didn’t feel any pressure from the scoreboard.

Rahmat Shah displayed fluent batting right from the beginning, partnering effectively with Shahidi. They both scored runs quickly, essentially batting the Netherlands out of the game. Although the bowlers gave their best effort, they didn’t have enough runs to defend.