Afghanistan cricket team has opened their World Cup campaign with a bang on Monday, beating Scotland by 130 runs.
Batting first, the Afghans posted a gigantic total of 190 runs. The chasing team was limited to 60 runs with all wickets gone in just 10.2 overs.
Mujeeb-ur-Rehman took five wickets and bagged Player of the Match award for his performance with the ball.
Afghanistan’s next clash is with the Green Shirts. Pakistan will be playing its second match of the T20 world Cup with New Zealand today (Tuesday), while their encounter with the Afghans will be on Friday.
Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the Afghanistan team for their “convincing win against Scotland.”
He also said that despite all trials and tribulations in their country they showed great strength and and determination.
Meanwhile, the Taliban have congratulated the Afghan cricket team after they defeated Scotland.
Taking to Twitter, Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid felicitated the team and wished them good luck for the rest of the tournament.
“Congratulations to all Afghans on the victory of the Afghan team in the ongoing World Twenty20, Mujahid wrote. “Wish them more success in the future.”
