World Cup Photos: Afghanistan beat Scotland to make history

[caption id=“attachment_2123785” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Afghanistan’s Hamid Hassan is watched by his teammates as he performs a hand-stand after taking a catch to dismiss Scotland’s Josh Davey during their Cricket World Cup Pool A match in Dunedin, New Zealand. The Scots were limited to 210 all out. AFP[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123683” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Matt Machan of Scotland is bowled during the match — he was the top-scoring Scot, with just 31 — as none of their batsmen converted their starts to big scores. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123685” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The Afghans were mighty pleased with restricting their opponents — but their run chase was by no means an easy one. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123687” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Opener Javed Ahmadi scored 51 off as many balls, but a middle order collapse saw Afghanistan reeling at 97-7. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123689” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Scotland, who had lost the toss and were put in to bat, sensed victory, but Afghanistan skipper Samiullah Shenwari had other plans - one giving up was not part of it. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123789” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] The Afghan skipper scored a patient 96, anchoring the run-chase and keeping together the lower order to see his team through. This was Afghanistan’s first ever World Cup win. PTI[/caption] [caption id=“attachment_2123691” align=“alignleft” width=“940”] Young Afghanistan fans show their support during the match. (Photo by Martin Hunter/Getty Images)[/caption]