Afghanistan performed exceptionally by winning all of its preliminary games to qualify for the Super 10 but has lost all of its three matches in Group A. Bangladesh, too, seems to be struggling against the leading teams in Group B. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India still have a chance to qualify in the semifinals provided they win some tough contests.
Cricket Craze Grips South Asia
Hundreds of millions of South Asians are glued to their TV sets, computers, and smartphones to follow their teams in the World T20 cricket tournament now under way in India.
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Afghan cricket supporters cheer for their team during the World T20 cricket tournament match between England and Afghanistan at the Feroz Shah Kolta Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on March 23.
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Pakistan's Sharjeel Khan, left, and Ahmed Shehzad run between the wickets during the World T20 cricket tournament match between India and Pakistan at the Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium in Kolkata on March 19.
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Afghanistan's Shafiqullah Shafaq bats against England at the Feroz Shah Kolta Cricket Stadium in New Delhi on March 23.
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Mohammad Shahzad, an Afghan opener, played well against South Africa at the Wankhede Cricket Stadium in Mumbai on March 20.