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Al Jazeera Staff

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches t20 world cup semifinal - The Untold Story

Afghan cricket fans celebrate their team's victory in Kabul [Mohsin Khan Momand/Al Jazeera]

Zikria, a 30-year-old Kabul resident, stayed up after the predawn prayers to follow Afghanistan’s ICC T20 World Cup 2024 virtual knockout match against Bangladesh that started at 5am (00:30 GMT).

Four and a half hours and multiple rain interruptions later, Afghanistan edged Bangladesh in a thrilling contest and booked their maiden semifinal appearance at the tournament.

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