Afghanistan cricket team secures victory over Pakistan in 50-over match
CHENNAI: Afghanistan's top order fired to secure a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan in the 50-over World Cup in Chennai on Monday (Oct 23).
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World Cup 2023 Points Table: How Does Pakistan's Loss To Afghanistan Impact Its Semi-final Chances
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Pakistan got a heavy jolt in the Cricket World Cup as they slumped to their third straight loss in Chennai on Monday. Coming into the match against Afghanistan, Pakistan were reeling after defeats against the Indian cricket team and the Australian cricket team. Against Afghanistan, they needed a win to boost their chances but instead the Hashmatullah Shahidi-led side stunned the higher-ranked Pakistan team by eight wickets. Batting first, Afghanistan restricted Pakistan to 282/7 in 50 overs in the Cricket World Cup match. (World Cup Points Table)
"Presume Dil Dil Pakistan Wasn't...": England Great Trolls Babar Azam And Co After Cricket World Cup 2023 Loss To Afghanistan
Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan took to social media to brutally troll Pakistan following their shocking defeat against Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Monday. Pakistan were completely outplayed by Afghanistan who chased down the 284-run target with three batters scoring half-centuries after a brilliant show from spinner Noor Ahmad. Vaughan referred to Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur's comments regarding the team's unofficial anthem 'Dil Dil Pakistan' not playing at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad when they were defeated by hosts India on October 14.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Beat Pakistan By 8 Wickets As Babar Azam And Co Stare At Elimination
A spirited Afghanistan team continued its giant-killing spree to literally push Pakistan on the brink of elimination with a eight-wicket victory in a Cricket World Cup game on Monday. On a challenging Chepauk track, a target of 283 was certainly not the easiest of chases but Kolkata Knight Riders' Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65 off 53 balls) teed off in style while his partner Ibrahim Zadran (87 off 113 balls) dropped anchor at the other end in an opening stand of 130 which laid the perfect platform. While experience is worth its weight in gold in these kind of games, Afghanistan did well enough to chase down the target in 49 overs, exposing the frailties of Pakistan bowling unit which just didn't turn up on the day.
Afghanistan captain Shahidi hails 'historic' giant-killing spree
CHENNAI, India: Afghanistan are out to make it a historic 50-over World Cup in India and their shock eight-wicket victory against former champions Pakistan on Monday reflected that philosophy, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said.
Top order fire Afghanistan to famous win against Pakistan
CHENNAI, India : Afghanistan's top order fired to secure a memorable eight-wicket victory against 1992 champions Pakistan in the 50-over World Cup in Chennai on Monday.
South Africa vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023: Preview, Head-to-head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips
South Africa will be up against Bangladesh in Match 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 on October 24 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 02:00 PM IST. South Africa head into the match on the back of a massive 229-run win over reigning champions England on Saturday. The Proteas, after registering two back-to-back wins, had lost some ground following their shock loss to the Netherlands. However, a win in the previous match has put the Temba Bavuma-led team back in contention for the semi-finals. (World Cup points table)
Watch: Mohammad Nabi Stops Mid-Action, Warns Babar Azam For Run Out At Non-Striker's End During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash
The world cricketing fraternity is split when it comes to bowlers running the batter out on the non-striker's end mid-action. While some believe that it will stop batters from gaining unfair advantage, the others are of the opinion that it goes against the spirit of the game. The debates were stoked once again during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Afghanistan and Pakistan when Mohammad Nabi stopped mid-action to warn Babar Azam against leaving his crease before the ball was bowled. The Afghanistan cricketer did not take the bails off but he gave Babar a warning before bowling the next delivery.