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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"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.
"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.
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).
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.