India and Afghanistan Tuesday played the second last match of Super Four in 2018 Asia Cup which-unexpectedly- proved to be a thriller and match ended in a tie.
Cricket fans and cricketers praised the match and especially Afghanistan for giving tough time to the Indian team. Earlier, Afghans played a very close match with Pakistan.
After the match, Twitter is buzzing with the comments, praises, and admiration for cricket and Afghanistan team.
Praising Afghanistan team, cricket journalist Saj Sadiq wrote: “What a superb performance from Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. They could have won all 5 matches: Smashed Sri Lanka by 91 runs Thrashed Bangladesh by 136 runs Narrowly lost to Pakistan by 3 wickets (3 balls left) Lost to Bangladesh by 3 runs Tied with India #AsiaCup2018 #INDvAFG.”
What a superb performance from Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. They could have won all 5 matches:
Smashed Sri Lanka by 91 runs
Thrashed Bangladesh by 136 runs
Narrowly lost to Pakistan by 3 wickets (3 balls left)
Lost to Bangladesh by 3 runs
Tied with India#AsiaCup2018 #INDvAFG— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) September 25, 2018
Former Indian player Akash Chopra wrote: “Afghanistan has a copyright on thrillers. And today we can actually say…Cricket is the real winner. Loved it. #tied #IndvAfg @StarSportsIndia.”
Afghanistan has a copyright on thrillers. And today we can actually say…Cricket is the real winner. Loved it. #tied #IndvAfg @StarSportsIndia
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 25, 2018
Former Indian batsman VVS Lakshman wrote: “This must be a special day for @ACBofficials Securing a tie against Team India is a monumental achievement and every Afghanistan player can be very proud of their grit and fight. There is something special in this Afghanistan team, have been most impressivein Asia Cup #INDvAFG.”
This must be a special day for @ACBofficials . Securing a tie against Team India is a monumental achievement and every Afghanistan player can be very proud of their grit and fight. There is something special in this Afghanistan team, have been most impressivein Asia Cup #INDvAFG
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) September 25, 2018
Cricket journalist Ihtishamul Haq wrote: ” can’t believe this !!!!! Team afghanistan has given such a tough time to Pakistan & India now. They’re proved that they could be one of the dangerous team in the coming world cup 2019 & in the future. #AfgvInd #IndvAfg.”
I can’t believe this !!!!!
Team afghanistan has given such a tough time to Pakistan & India now.
They’re proved that they could be one of the dangerous team in the coming world cup 2019 & in the future.#AfgvInd #IndvAfg— Ihtisham ul Haq (@iihtishamm) September 25, 2018
Sharing the amazing journey of Afghan team, one user wrote: “1995 – ACB formed 2001 – ICC Affiliate member 2009 – First ODI 2010 – First T20I 2013 – ICC Associate member 2017 – ICC Full member 2018 – Tie with India in an Asian Cup thriller. What a cricketing journey for Afghanistan.”
1995 – ACB formed
2001 – ICC Affiliate member
2009 – First ODI
2010 – First T20I
2013 – ICC Associate member
2017 – ICC Full member2018 – Tie with India in an Asian Cup thriller.
What a cricketing journey for Afghanistan.
???#INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/XAQn8rgtZG
— Abdul Manaf Choudhary (@ManafChoudhary) September 26, 2018
Sports journalist Faizan Lakhani wrote: “Well played Afghanistan; the most spirited team throughout the tournament. Defeated two better-ranked teams, made Pakistan struggle and tied with India. Afghanistan must be proud of this performance in the Asia Cup.”
Well played Afghanistan; the most spirited team throughout the tournament. Defeated two better ranked teams, made Pakistan struggle and tied with India. Afghanistan must be proud of this performance in Asia Cup.
— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) September 25, 2018
Cricket journalist Zainab Abbas wrote: “Afghanistan, all heart! Take a bow #IndvAfg.”
Afghanistan,all heart! Take a bow #IndvAfg
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) September 25, 2018
