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In a riveting clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Pakistan and Afghanistan squared off in the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The toss favored Pakistan, who elected to bat in a game that promised intense cricket action. However, it was Afghani💖stan who emerged victorious at the end and reg𝄹istered history.
Babar Azam take Pakistan to a respectable total
Pakistan took to the crease first, managing to put up a total of 282/7 within their allotted 50 overs. The highlight of their innings included a brilliant knock by Babar Azam, who scored 74 runs, while Abdullah Shafique contributed 58 runs. Afghanistan’s bowlers worked tirelessly, with Noor Ahmad shining as he claimed three crucial wickets.
Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah propel Afghanistan to a historic victory
In response, Afghanistan demonstrated exceptional composure in their batting performance. They confidently chased down the target of 283, finishing with 286/2, and securing the victory with 8 wickets to spare. The Afghan batsmen, especially Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Rahmat Shah, delivered standout performances, ensuring their team’s succes🧔s.
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This emphatic victory by Afghanistan, winning by 8 wickets, serves as a significant statement in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. It propels them to a stronger position in the tournament, while Pakistan will be looking to regroup and mount a comeback in their upcoming matches to remain competitive. The thr🌼illing encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium will undoubtedly be etched in the memories of cricket enthusiasts.
Afghanistan wins in ODI World Cups:
- Beat Scotland by 1 wicket, Dunedin, 2015
- Beat England by 69 runs, Delhi, 2023
- Beat Pakistan by 8 wickets, Chennai, 2023*
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
— DK (@DineshKarthik)
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
1. 31 May 1999: to Bangladesh at Northampton by 62 runs
2. 17 Mar 2007: to Ireland at Kingston by 3 wkts
3. 23 Oct 2023: to Afghanistan at Chennai by 8 wkts
In all ODIs also lost to Zi🍌m (5), Ban (5) & Ire (1).
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman)
This ꧂game should mark the arrival of Afghanistan cricket on world stage.
Until now, it was abt backing a country that showed talent. Here on, it could be the coun𝓡try backing its own talent to do more such unbelievable things.
Well done champs. Celebrate the moment!
— KSR (@KShriniwasRao)
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket)
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders)
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
— Cricketopia (@CricketopiaCom)