T20 World Cup: Afghanistan claim historic Australia scalp to keep semi-final hopes alive

Despite Pat Cummins becoming the third bowler in history to claim a hat-trick in successive innings, Afghanistan posted 148-6 after being asked to bat first on a tricky pitch at the Arnos Vale Ground. Afghanistan pair Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put on 118 for the highest opening partnership against Australia in a T20 match before Australia's bowlers rallied late, including Cummins' second career hat-trick - just two days after his first.

Marcus Stoinis eventually made the breakthrough in the 16th over, dismissing Gurbaz which led to a flurry of wickets as the momentum shifted. Adam Zampa took two wickets in the next over, including Zadran's, before Pat Cummins again came to the fore. The seam bowler had Rashid Khan caught by Tim David in the deep with the final ball off the 18th over. Cummins returned to bowl the final over of the innings and with his first ball had Karim Janat again caught by David.

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