Bangladesh stay alive as Afghanistan stun Australia

Afghanistan stunned Australia with a 21-run victory in the T20 World Cup, keeping their and Bangladesh’s semifinal hopes alive. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran’s century partnership set up Afghanistan’s 148-6. Australia was bowled out for 127, despite Glenn Maxwell’s 59 and Pat Cummins’ second consecutive hat-trick. Gulbadin Naib (4-20) and Naveen-ul-Haq (3-20) led Afghanistan’s bowling. The result leaves Group 1 open, with India leading, followed by Australia and Afghanistan tied, and Bangladesh last. Daily Star