Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on Tuesday hailed flamboyant shot-maker Rahmanullah Gurbaz as a World Cup “match-winner” as they plot the downfall of New Zealand. Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the history of the tournament when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi on Sunday. 

That victory was set up by Gurbaz’s 57-ball 80, laced with eight boundaries and four sixes. Along with fellow opener Ibrahim Zadran (28), Afghanistan enjoyed a first wicket stand of 114.