Shahidi, Rahmat shine as Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 7 wickets.

Having already won three matches, Afghanistan's hopes of reaching their first-ever World Cup semifinals depends only on them. Luck is out of the factor and it will only rely on their performance

Chasing 180, the Afghans are currently two wickets down, with Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi building a partnership. Rahmanullah Gurbaz departed early, falling for 10 off 11 balls. 

Initially, the Dutch were bowled out for 179 in 46.3 overs, setting a target of 180.Mujeeb Ur Rahman struck early for the Afghans as he removed opener Wesley Barresi in the first over, for one off four balls.

O'Dowd would get a half-century, but a smart move by the Afghan captain saw Mohammad Nabi come in to bowl in the 12th over but was dismissed by a direct hit, while attempting to take a double. He departed for 42 off 40 balls.

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Nabi removed Van Beek in the 31st over and Van der Merwe departed in the 42nd over. The final wicket of the first innings came in the 47th over as Nabi trapped Paul van Meekeren (4) for a LBW.