Afghanistan outplay Sri Lanka and seal another commanding World Cup win
Afghanistan batsmen again showed incredible composure while chasing as they defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their World Cup match on Monday.
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Mujeeb Ur Rahman Becomes 3rd-Highest Wicket-Taker For Afghanistan In International Cricket
Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman on Monday surpassed Dawlat Zadran to become the third-highest wicket-taker for Afghanistan in international cricket. The 22-year-old made this upward movement in record books during his side's ICC Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Pune. In the match, Rahman took 2/38 in 10 overs, with wickets of skipper Kusal Mendis and batter Sadeera Samarawickrama under his belt. In 116 international matches, Mujeeb has taken 156 wickets at an average of 24.19, with the best bowling figures of 5/20. Mujeeb has played one Test for Afghanistan in which he took one wicket. In 72 ODIs, Mujeeb has taken 99 wickets for Afghanistan at an average of 27.27, with the best bowling figures of 5/50.
Afghanistan Beat Sri Lanka To Boost Cricket World Cup Semi-final Bid
Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place. Set 242 to win after a disciplined bowling display, Afghanistan finished on 242-3, with Azmatullah Omarzai unbeaten on 73 and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi 58 not out, the pair sharing an unbroken stand of 111. Afghanistan now have six points and sit in fifth place in the table, two behind New Zealand and Australia with the top four guaranteed to make the semi-finals. (World Cup points table)
Australia's Interim Captain Matthew Wade Unsure Of Featuring In T20I World Cup
Australia's interim T20I captain Matthew Wade admitted that he is not 100 per cent sure of being the first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming T20I World Cup which is slated to begin on June 4, 2024. The recent rise of Josh Inglis and Alex Carrey has put Wade's place in doubt in cricket's shortest format for the Baggy Greens. After the conclusion of the ODI World Cup, Australia will face India in a five-match T20I series. Both wicketkeepers have been included in Australia's squad for the series which is slated to be played from November 23 to December 3.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Afghanistan Surpass Pakistan And Sri Lanka, Race To Semi-final Intensifies
World Cup 2023 points table: Afghanistan's stupendous run at the Cricket World Cup continued on Monday as they got the better Sri Lanka. Having already beaten defending champions England and Pakistan, Afghanistan notched their third win of the marquee event with quite ease. After restricting former Cricket World Cup champions Sri Lanka to just 241, Afghanistan eased to the target. Before the game, Afghanistan were placed seventh. But with the convincing seven wicket win, Afghanistan have climbed up to the fifth spot ahead of the likes of heavyweights Pakistan and England. They now have a serious chance of claiming a stake in the top -four.
Afghanistan ambush Sri Lanka to continue memorable World Cup campaign
PUNE, India: A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi's men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup.
Bangladesh's Predicted XI vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Bangladesh Make Any Changes?
Pakistan and Bangladesh will feature against each other in the 31st match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, October 31, starting at 2:00 PM IST. Pakistan have lost four matches on the bounce for the first time in World Cup history, keeping them sixth on the points table with four points and a net run rate of -0.387. Babar Azam and Co. suffered their latest defeat against South Africa in Chennai as the Proteas chased down 271 with only one wicket to spare.
Pakistan's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023: Hasan Ali To Make A Comeback?
Pakistan take on Bangladesh in match no. 31 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 31, starting at 2:00 PM IST, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Since beating Afghanistan in their tournament opener, Bangladesh have lost five matches on the bounce, the latest an 87-run drubbing at Eden Gardens against the Netherlands. The Shakib Al Hasan-led team are ninth in the World Cup 2023 points table with two points and a net run rate of -1.338. Pakistan, meanwhile, won two games, followed by four back-to-back defeats in the ongoing tournament. Babar Azam and Co. are sixth in the points table with four points, which is four points behind a top-four spot. (World Cup 2023 Points Table)