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'Fulfilled Promise': Irfan Pathan Dances With Rashid Khan After Afghanistan's Win vs Pakistan. Watch

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.

Manchester United transfer news LIVE build-up to Copenhagen clash and Sir Bobby Charlton tribute plans

Manchester United will honour the life of Sir Bobby Charlton ahead of kick-off against Copenhagen in tonight's Champions League clash.

"Don't See Any Attitude From Team While...": Babar Azam Tears Into Pakistan Players

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.

South Africa's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Question Marks On Temba Bavuma's Availability

An in-form South Africa go up against Bangladesh in match no. 23 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 24 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, starting at 2:00 PM IST. Bangladesh went down against hosts India at Pune in their previous match in the tournament. It was their third loss after prior defeats to England and New Zealand. South Africa, on the other hand, have won three of their four matches, following their massive 229-run victory against England at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Heinrich Klaasen's century alongside fifties for Reeza Hendricks and Marco Jansen guided the Proteas to a daunting total of 399/7. Led by Gerald Coetzee's three-for, the South African men's cricket team toppled England for 170 in the run chase. (World Cup 2023 points table)

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'Fulfilled Promise': Irfan Pathan Dances With Rashid Khan After Afghanistan's Win vs Pakistan. Watch

Gunfire And Crackers: Celebrations In Kabul As Afghanistan Stun Pakistan In World Cup

"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Afghanistan Stun Pakistan In Cricket World Cup 2023

Manchester United transfer news LIVE build-up to Copenhagen clash and Sir Bobby Charlton tribute plans

"Don't See Any Attitude From Team While...": Babar Azam Tears Into Pakistan Players

"Hurt" Babar Azam's Honest Admission As Pakistan Stun Afghanistan In Cricket World Cup 2023

"To Those Sent Back From Pakistan To Afghanistan": Ibrahim Zadran On Winning Player Of The Match

South Africa's Predicted XI vs Bangladesh, ICC World Cup 2023: Question Marks On Temba Bavuma's Availability