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PM congratulates Afghanistan for World Cup win over Scotland

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight congratulated Afghanistan for its first ever win in a World Cup cricket match when it defeated Scotland.

"Congrats Afghanistan for the WC win over Scotland. Am sure this 1st ever WC win is a joyful moment for cricket lovers in Afghanistan!," he tweeted.

Afghanistan defeated Scotland by one wicket in a last-over pool A thriller of the cricket World Cup match.

Put into bat, Scotland were all out for 210 in 50 overs, before the Mohammad Nabi-led side reached the target with three balls to spare.

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First Published: Feb 26 2015 | 9:22 PM IST

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