Rashid vows team will make nation proud despite Super 8s uncertainty

Afghanistan's fate in qualifying for T20 World Cup Super Eights stage is not in their hands even after beating UAE here on Monday, but captain Rashid Khan said his team wants to make the country proud with its brand of cricket even if it makes an early exit from the tournament.

After Afghanistan's five-wicket win over UAE, South Africa made it to the Super Eights from Group D with six points from three matches.

New Zealand, currently with four points from three matches, can seal the second spot from the group if they beat Canada on Tuesday in Chennai.

In that scenario, Afghanistan -- currently on two points from three matches -- will exit from the tournament even if they defeat Canada in their last group match on February 19 in Chennai.

"Hoping for the best. Yes, (we) still have a little bit of hope, we can make it to the next stage and we just need to come up with a positive mindset (against Canada)," Rashid said at the post-match presentation.

"Next game, you never know, it's a