Afghanistan Secures Another Victory in ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Defeating Pakistan
In an astounding display of skill and determination, Afghanistan added another remarkable win to their list at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. After their triumphant victory against England, Afghanistan emerged victorious against Pakistan on October 23 in Chennai.
This win against Pakistan marks only the third victory for Afghanistan in the history of the ODI World Cup, and their second win in the ongoing edition of the tournament.
Opting to bat first in Chennai, Pakistan managed to post a competitive total of 282 on the scoreboard. Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam played crucial innings, scoring 58 and 74 runs respectively, steering Pakistan towards a respectable total.
In response, Afghanistan chased down the target in less than 49 overs, causing yet another upset in the tournament. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, and Rahmat Shah all delivered exceptional performances, each scoring fifty-plus runs to help Afghanistan secure the victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Following the game, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan celebrated this monumental occasion dancing with Afghan spinner Rashid Khan, much to the delight of Afghan fans. However, this gesture infuriated many Pakistan fans and supporters.
Irfan Pathan is notorious for engaging in banter with Pakistan fans on social media. The 38-year-old cricketer has frequently tweeted to taunt fans of India’s arch-rivals. This celebration did not sit well with Pakistan fans either, rattling their emotions.
Looking ahead, Pakistan will encounter South Africa on Friday, October 27, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On the other hand, Afghanistan will face Sri Lanka in their upcoming match at the ODI World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 30, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune.
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