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Afghanistan wrap up T20 World Cup 2026 with 82-run win over Canada in head coach Jonathan Trott’s farewell match, fans react

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afghanistan Gave a heartfelt and emotional farewell to his late head coach, jonathan trottachieved a spectacular victory by 82 runs Canada On 19th February at MA Chidambaram Stadium t20 world cup 2026. The win was based on a record-breaking batting performance, which saw Afghanistan post their highest score of the 2026 edition, followed by a brilliant spin display under the Chennai lights.

Although both teams had already been eliminated from the Super 8 competition, the match served as a touching tribute to Trott’s transformative four-year tenure. This result ensures that Afghanistan finish third in the ‘Group of Death’, giving them a head start in the competition and setting a clear blueprint for the ODI World Cup 2027.

Ibrahim Zadran’s record breaking 95* runs took Afghanistan to 200.

In whose name was the first innings completely in Chennai? ibrahim zadranWho displayed a masterclass in controlled aggression by scoring an unbeaten 95 off just 64 balls. Zadran’s innings was a historic innings, becoming the highest individual score by an Afghan batsman in T20 World Cup history, surpassing the previous record set by a teammate. Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

After Canada’s initial double attack Jaskaran SinghWho Gurbaz (30) and Gulbadin Naib were out. In the powerplay, Zadran carried the innings with experienced patience before bursting into action in the final five overs. He found an ideal partner in the young Sediqullah Atal, who scored a quickfire 44, helping Zadran systematically dismantle the Canadian death-bowling plan with 7 fours and 5 huge sixes.

The pair added almost 100 runs for the third wicket, taking Afghanistan from a delicate position in the middle overs to a challenging score of 200/4 by the end of the 20th over. Zadran’s ability to manipulate the field and target short square boundaries particularly eluded the Canadian bowlers. Dilon HeiligerLooking for answers as Afghanistan’s total score exceeds 190 points.

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Mohammad Nabi’s four wickets give Canada an emotional farewell

‘President’, defending Vishal 201 mohammed nabi Years went back to deliver a spin-bowling clinic, claiming 4/7 ensuring Canada never got a chance to chase the target. Nabi’s variations and impeccable control on the changing Chennai surface led to a middle-order collapse from which the North American team never recovered, as they were eventually restricted to 118/9.

Whereas Harsh Thakar (30) and Shreyas Movva (28) showed brief resistance, being continuously pressured by the prophet and the captain Rashid KhanJoe was uncharacteristically economical in the middle overs, unleashing a flurry of heavy shots and disappointing shots at the wrong times. The Afghan fielding was equally inspired, with Rashid leading from the front and taking two quick catches to end the bowling unit’s dominance.

As the required run rate moved towards the impossible mark of 15 runs per over, the lower order completely disintegrated under lights. Ziaur Rahman And Azmatullah Omarzai Won by 82 runs by taking a late wicket. Emotional scenes erupted on the field during the final wicket as players embraced coach Jonathan Trott, ending a golden era in Afghan cricket that saw them rise from Associates peers to global legend-killers.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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