Yesterday, Afghanistan showed up like a storm no one saw coming, and no one is complaining honestly. Today’s game was like Sheila, it flipped every script without asking permission, and we loved it. 

South Africa expected control but they were met with a volcanic-coded response instead. Predictability vanished before the first ball spun, and uff, this tournament hates normal beginnings and we don’t need proof now. Because you know, normal was never part of the plan for T20 and we would not want it any other way. 

A wave of feelings crashed through each over yesterday, as tension filled every pause between words spoken by commentators. It was truly one of those games that leave you dazed, staring into space, wondering how the universe plays in mysterious ways. 

But enough philosophy, as right now, cricket’s shortest format feels almost electric. Truth? This moment tastes like golden years showing up early.

Falling just short, Afghanistan nearly made history. What a near-miss that was! Our personal condolences! 

What’s the score? 

Off came the South African team, setting a solid score of 187 for six after their twenty overs. Then again, they held firm through pressure moments early on, still, runs kept flowing past the halfway mark. Even so, wickets fell just enough to keep tension alive, yet by the final over, the number looked tough to chase. All while fielders backed up tight run prevention, though one dropped catch did let momentum slip slightly.

Fifty-nine steady blows came from de Kock, yet it was Rickelton who pushed further with 61, stitching together a total often enough to quiet nerves. Even big totals feel shaky in T20s, a single moment can change everything. Fearless energy carried Afghanistan forward as they chased, and full belief guided their steps from the start.

Fresh off a blistering start, Rahmanullah Gurbaz carved through the bowling with 84 runs from only 42 deliveries. Pressure climbed high, yet he held firm, Afghanistan’s hopes may have breathed 2 extra breaths just because of this guy.

Funny thing is, Afghanistan ended right on South Africa’s heels, 187 all out, not a run more or less. A draw marked the game’s conclusion.

Super Over: Ek Ke Baad Ek 

Cricket’s tensest moment arrived when the game spilled into a sudden extra round. 1 Super over, 6 more balls to flip the script! Fans began to dream when Omarzai swung hard, sending the ball flying. Seventeen runs on the board now felt sudden, alive, and possible.

Finding their rhythm late, South Africa pushed through when Tristan Stubbs drove one past the outfield on the last delivery, level once more. Twice around it went, securing the knot once more, and when things shifted, the game lost its shape. 

One more Super Over had to happen

Chasing big dreams, South Africa posted 23, powered by David Miller turning into pure force. That number looked huge because he just exploded at the right moment. Fighting back, Afghanistan saw Gurbaz  (professional Aura farmer, btw) launch three sixes one after another, still ending on 19 for 2. Their effort wasn’t enough.

Four runs were the difference when South Africa edged it in the second extra round and footprints of ruin stayed behind when the war moved on.

Afghanistan We Are With You

Facing what’s happening in Afghanistan now, a deep sadness just shows up. One breath away from victory, they stood tall against a powerhouse squad. And not just once, but twice, the tiebreakers went their way. 

Falling short after getting so near hurts more than most things ever do! 

Look at them, their expressions said everything. We feel personally bad for Gurbaz bro, he tried so hard, got so far, but in the end, it doesn’t even matter???

No bro, it does matter. You are our cricketing final boss, and we’ll keep quoting you as one for longggg 

T20 World Cup In Its Prime Era (Thu Thu) 

What stands out most though? The competition barely began, yet everything unfolding seems historic. Unpredictable moments define T20 cricket, the game refuses to take itself seriously, yet somehow becomes thrilling. What makes it special? A wild kind of flexing and a side of fun nobody saw coming.

Fans are loud, matches crackle, and this tournament breathes fire. Fueled by the wild energy sweeping through, these four flashes from the tournament stick, moments anyone might loop nonstop. 

Three Times We’d Give Anything To Feel Once More

1. Rutherford Hits Lots of Sixes in West Indies Versus England Match

A strange silence settled over the crowd when Sherfane Rutherford treated England’s bowlers like “aan de, aan de, aan de.” That match felt less real than most dreams do. Flying off the bat, Rutherford blasted 76 without falling, facing only 42 deliveries while sending seven balls soaring into the stands; and woah West Indies crossed the finish line by three dozen runs against England.

A single moment stood out, as the bat met the ball like something meant to be, and each swing was sharp enough to cut breath. Fire ran through the stands when runs piled fast, wild joy spreading without warning. Bowlers stepped up, tried everything, yet the beast was just beasting non-stop. 

2. Surya Kumar Yadav Finds His Moment

Funny how people never stopped poking fun at Surya Kumar Yadav, as months passed, yet the jokes kept rolling. People had already written him off, done with his act, insisting it was time to ship him out. They basically had handed out his resignation to the BCCI before he could even take it in. 

But, this World Cup? Bro turned it around like crazzyyyy!  Surya said, “Actually, let me serve” and his innings stood out among his latest efforts, a sharp nudge that brought back the reason behind the nickname Mr. 360. Fleeting shapes come and go, yet quality stays fixed, and Surya always remained part of the talk.

3. Rohit Sharma Shares Sweet Moment With Surya’s Father

If you didn’t grin just now, could you really be paying attention to the game? That Moment When Surya Asked Rohit “Jaldi batao, jaldi batao, fielding karu ya bowling?” Rohit answered right away “Pagal hai kya? Bowling kar.”

That moment felt completely silly, yet full of warmth, exactly like a dad at his most classic. Still, Rohit Sharma carries Indian cricket on his back, times like this show the game holds joy beyond tension.

If this is just the start, the T20 World Cup could run wild by the second week. Though early, games already crackle at nightfall and even in normal-looking moments, everything feels charged, from rivalries to flexes. So far, every match adds fuel and we are so so so looking forward to this fire. Fans are calling it a golden era, as cricket’s shortest format now shines brighter than ever and each of us simply exists inside it.