Afghanistan downed the powerful West Indies by six runs in a historic World Twenty20 match in Nagpur, India on Sunday, handing the never-say-die underdogs their first-ever Super 10 victory.

Afghanistan had failed to qualify for the semifinals heading into Sunday's match, but were determined to take home a consolation victory against the West Indies, who had already made the final four.

After being sent into bat, Asghar Stanikzai's side posted a respectable 123/7, with Najibullah Zadran smashing an unbeaten 48 against the 2012 World T20 champions.

After being sent in to bat, Najibullah was the top scorer for Afghanistan, striking four fours and one six in his 40-ball knock to bring cheers from the small but vocal crowd.