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.
Cricket World Cup: Shakib Al Hasan "Planning To Restrict" South Africa To A Low Total
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes an on-song South Africa are not impregnable and can be restricted to smaller totals in the World Cup like the Netherlands did, adding that he would need his fast bowlers over spinners to deliver. Bangladesh, on a three-match losing streak, will face an uphill battle against South Africa on Tuesday, who are coming off a 229-run thrashing of England and have recorded the two highest scores in the World Cup in four matches already.
Cricket World Cup - "Have Not Done Well Against Them...": Aiden Markram On 'Extra Motivation' vs Bangladesh
South Africa's stand-in captain Aiden Markram on Monday admitted to his side's poor showing against Bangladesh in recent times but asserted that they can beat the 'Tigers' if they replicate their dominant form shown during the massive win over defending champions England. Bangladesh have beaten South Africa in three of the last four ODIs between the two teams, including a 21-run win in the 2019 World Cup. The Tigers are seeking to resurrect their World Cup campaign following three straight defeats.
"Have Lost My Closest Friend...": Ex-Pakistan Captain Intikhab Alam On Bishan Singh Bedi's Demise
Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam was stunned into silence after hearing about the demise of Indian great Bishan Singh Bedi, his closest friend across the border. Bedi's death felt like a personal loss for Alam, who spoke to PTI over the phone from Lahore. Their friendship dates back to 1971 when Bedi toured England with the Indian team and Alam, representing Surrey, played the legendary left-arm spinner in a tour game.