Summary

  • Afghanistan reach T20 World Cup semi-finals for first time - match report

  • Australia eliminated; South Africa await Afghanistan in last four

  • Bangladesh also out - Tigers needed to win in 12.1 overs to reach semis

  • Naveen and Rashid take four wickets each for Afghanistan

  • Afghanistan restricted to just 115-5 after winning toss

  • Venue: Arnos Vale Playing Field, Kingstown

Live Reporting

by Sam Drury & Mike Peter

  1. A very brief rain delay this time it seems. The covers are off already.

    Gulbadin Naib's theatrics were for nothing...

    We may have lost an over, though. We'll soon find out.

  2. Ban 81-7

    Target 116

    They are now heading off for rain and Gulbadin Naib is still trying to sell the fact that he had a genuine problem as he is helped off the ground.

    Litton Das is having none of it.

    The replay is incredible. Jonathan Trott gestured for his side to slow it down when the rain got heavier and Gulbadin suddenly - and very dramatically - threw himself to the ground holding his hamstring!

  3. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    This is way too much drama!

  4. Ban 81-7

    Target 116

    It's raining again and Afghanistan are ahead on DLS by two runs.

    Slip goes down claiming an injury. Even Rashid Khan isn't impressed by those antics...

  5. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    Bangladesh, now, are playing for Australia.

  6. Ban 81-7

    Target 116

    Afghanistan are into the bowlers now.

    Bangladesh's semi-final hopes are over but they can still deny Afghanistan...

  7. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    What are we watching?!

    Afghanistan are so close they can taste it.

  8. wicket

    WICKET

    Rishad b Rashid 6 (Ban 80-7)

    Rishad Hossain is bowled by Rashid KhanGetty Images

    TWO IN TWO!

    Another googly and Rishan Hossain misses with a swipe to leg.

    Afghanistan are up and about now. Incredibly from the skipper.

    They're three wickets away!

  9. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    Afghanistan's hopes of making history are still on!

  10. wicket

    WICKET

    Mahmadullah c sub (Ishaq) b Rashid 6 (Ban 80-6)

    Hopeful? It's a brilliant review from Rashid Khan!

    Just a tiny spike on UltraEdge as the ball passed the bat and Afghanistan are still in this...

  11. Afghanistan review

    Target 116

    Hopeful review from Afghanistan as Mahmadullah drives at a googly from Rashid Khan.

    Let's have a look...

  12. Frankie Mackay
    Ex-New Zealand all-rounder on BBC Sounds

    I can't fathom how they've come out after the drinks' break - they've been very watchful.

  13. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    A Bangladesh fan at the T20 World CupGetty Images

    That flame of hope is flickering now for Bangladesh.

  14. Ban 79-5

    Target 116

    Have Bangladesh given up on making the semis?

    They just nudge singles from the first two balls of Rashid Khan's over.

    Very, very odd.

  15. Frankie Mackay
    Ex-New Zealand all-rounder on BBC Sounds

    This is a great time for Afghanistan to have a drinks break. It can break the batters' momentum and get the fielding gameplans really clear.

  16. If this was a normal game, Bangladesh would be cruising.

    As it is, they're up against it, needing 39 from 13 balls to go through.

    Afghanistan need five wickets and, ideally, a couple in the next 13 balls before Bangladesh's hopes end and they just focus on winning the match.

  17. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    They're alive, Bangladesh. Just!

  18. Ban 77-5

    Target 116

    That'll help. Mahmadullah thumps a drive through the covers for four.

    But it's two more dots to end the over.

    Drinks and there might be some late-night champagne on ice in the Australia hotel...

  19. Aatif Nawaz
    BBC Test Match Special commentator on BBC Sounds

    Noor does this - he just whistles through his overs.

  20. Ban 73-5

    Target 116

    Three dot balls to start the Noor Ahmed over and Bangladesh's semi-final hopes are fading.

    They need 43 from 16 balls...