Rashid Khan made history in the T20 World Cup 2024 as Afghanistan achieved a significant victory over New Zealand. The Afghan team surprised many by defeating New Zealand by 84 runs, marking their first win against New Zealand in T20 international cricket.
Captain Rashid Khan played a pivotal role in this remarkable triumph, becoming the first T20I captain to achieve such a milestone. In the 14th match of the T20 World Cup, Afghanistan posted a total of 159 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs before dismissing the New Zealand team for 75 runs. Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqui both claimed 4 wickets each, with standout batting performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (80 runs off 56 balls) and Ibrahim Zadran (44 runs off 41 balls).
The partnership between these two batsmen contributed significantly to Afghanistan's competitive total. Captain Rashid Khan showcased his bowling prowess by leading Afghanistan to their first T20 victory against New Zealand. Rashid's exceptional performance saw him break a 17-year-old record, as he took 4 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs, establishing himself as the best bowling captain in T20 World Cup history.
Rashid Khan surpassed former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori's record by achieving figures of 4 wickets for 17 runs against New Zealand. This outstanding feat not only outshone Vettori's performance but also solidified Rashid's position at the top of the list of best bowling figures in a T20 World Cup match. The exceptional bowling display by Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqui against New Zealand in 2024 now stands among the notable instances in T20 World Cup history, alongside other memorable performances from past tournaments.
