Afghanistan stun Pakistan with eight-wicket victory in Cricket World Cup
Afghanistan completed another stunning victory in the 2023 World Cup, overwhelming Pakistan by eight wickets in Chennai on Monday.
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Afghanistan's story in the Cricket World Cup 2023 keeps getting better and better. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan team proved that their win over defending champions England was not a flash in the pan, as it got the better of the Pakistan team too. It was an easy victory for Afghanistan over their famed rivals as they climbed up to the sixth spot in the Cricket World Cup points table. Afghanistan made history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, courtesy of a fabulous batting display by Afghanistan's top 4 and Noor Ahmed's outstanding three-wicket haul.
Gunfire And Crackers: Celebrations In Kabul As Afghanistan Stun Pakistan In World Cup
The Afghanistan cricket team secured a historic victory over Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, beating the former champions by 8 wickets to revive their campaign. While the defeat leaves Pakistan's semi-final hopes hinging, Afghanistan truly lived up to their reputation of giant killers, having already stunned defending champions England in the tournament. The depth of Afghanistan's first-ever ODI win against Pakistan can be understood by the celebratory videos that have emerged from back home in Kabul. Firecrackers and gunfire could easily be seen in the capital as the Afghans celebrated the historic moment in their relatively young cricketing history.
"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Afghanistan Stun Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023
Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril. Afghanistan achieved their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts as they chased down a 283-run target with an over to spare. Ibrahim Zadran hit a brilliant 113-ball 87 while fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz made a 53-ball 65 to build a strong platform, putting on 130 for the first wicket.
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On the brink of elimination from the World Cup after their shock defeat to Afghanistan, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his players showed lack of attitude while fielding and they need extra effort in that department of the game. The eight-wicket loss on Monday was Pakistan's third defeat on the trot after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins. The stunning defeat literally pushed Pakistan on the brink of elimination as they will need to win all their remaining four matches to be sure of a semifinal berth.
"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Pakistan Stun Afghanistan In Cricket World Cup 2023
Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted "we are hurt" after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday which put their semi-finals hopes in peril. Afghanistan achieved their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts as they chased down a 283-run target with an over to spare. Ibrahim Zadran hit a brilliant 113-ball 87 while fellow opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz made a 53-ball 65 to build a strong platform, putting on 130 for the first wicket.
"To Those Sent Back From Pakistan To Afghanistan": Ibrahim Zadran On Winning Player Of The Match
After playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan, Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran made a big statement after winning the Player of the Match (POTM) award for his swashbuckling 87-run knock in the ICC World Cup 2023. Zadran dedicated his Player of the Match award to the Afghans who had been deported from Pakistan. "I am feeling very glad for myself and for my country. I want to dedicate this man of the match award to those who are sent back to Afghanistan from Pakistan," Zadran said in a post-match presentation.