The Afghans were tasked with chasing a tough target of 219 runs, but they were bowled out for only 114 runs, which was essentially a useless rubber considering that both teams had already secured their places in the next round. Had done. Had taken.
Afghanistan finished the group stage with an impressive record, winning three out of four matches, finishing second in their group with 6 points and a net run rate of +1.835.
"The way they batted, scoring almost 90 in the powerplay, it is difficult to come back. But we did well in the middle overs and it was good to restrict them to less than 200. It is good to understand the mentality and strategy of the game." Rashid said after the match, hopefully this will not happen again.
Rashid reflected on the positives his team can take forward and praised Noor for an economical bowling performance of 4-0-20-0, even though the young left-arm wrist spinner did not take any wickets.
"We take positive things with us, like fielding, bowling in the middle overs and Noor's spells," he said.
Afghanistan have now turned their attention to the Super 8s, where they will face some of the strongest teams in the tournament. Their first match will be against India on June 20 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
"We are looking forward to the challenge against India. The loss against West Indies taught us valuable lessons and we are ready to apply those learnings in the Super 8. We have achieved what we wanted - the Super Eight There are different pitches coming in... we will adjust to them. The good lesson is that it is not a lose or die game,” Rashid said.
Afghanistan finished the group stage with an impressive record, winning three out of four matches, finishing second in their group with 6 points and a net run rate of +1.835.
"The way they batted, scoring almost 90 in the powerplay, it is difficult to come back. But we did well in the middle overs and it was good to restrict them to less than 200. It is good to understand the mentality and strategy of the game." Rashid said after the match, hopefully this will not happen again.
Rashid reflected on the positives his team can take forward and praised Noor for an economical bowling performance of 4-0-20-0, even though the young left-arm wrist spinner did not take any wickets.
"We take positive things with us, like fielding, bowling in the middle overs and Noor's spells," he said.
Afghanistan have now turned their attention to the Super 8s, where they will face some of the strongest teams in the tournament. Their first match will be against India on June 20 at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
"We are looking forward to the challenge against India. The loss against West Indies taught us valuable lessons and we are ready to apply those learnings in the Super 8. We have achieved what we wanted - the Super Eight There are different pitches coming in... we will adjust to them. The good lesson is that it is not a lose or die game,” Rashid said.
