Sultani secured his spot in the semifinals by overcoming the Saudi fighter in the quarterfinal round.

After three intense rounds, he emerged victorious with a narrow 29-28 decision.

Batting first after winning the toss, Afghanistan posted a total of 149 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.

In the match held in Riyadh, Afghanistan was defeated with set scores of 25–15, 25–16, and 25–17.

In Badakhshan, a four-day tournament brought together 200 riders from the provincial center and surrounding districts.

Nepal’s bowlers struggled to contain the Afghan batters, with Rashid Khan taking 4 wickets and Lokesh Bam claiming one.

The match, held at 3:00 p.m. Kabul time, saw Iran leading 2–1 at halftime.

Similar celebrations were held earlier in Paktia province, as Afghans across the country lauded the team’s achievement.