Afghanistan’s story within the Cricket World Cup 2023 retains getting higher and higher. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan staff proved that their win over defending champions England was not a flash within the pan, because it acquired the higher of the Pakistan staff too. It was a straightforward victory for Afghanistan over their famed rivals as they climbed as much as the sixth spot within the Cricket World Cup factors desk. Afghanistan made historical past by trouncing Pakistan for the primary time in ODIs, courtesy of a superb batting show by Afghanistan’s high four and Noor Ahmed’s excellent three-wicket haul.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) Ibrahim Zadran (87) and Rahmat Shah (77)* starred with the bat to assist Afghanistan register a commanding upset triumph.
After the win, former Indian cricket staff star Irfan Pathan may very well be seen dancing with Rashid Khan.
Irfan Pathan dancing with Rashid Khan.
– Video of the day from Chepauk…!!!pic.twitter.com/ijoMGqKht1
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2023
Following Afghanistan’s first-ever historic victory over Pakistan in ODIs, ecstatic followers celebrated the landmark triumph and expressed gratitude to individuals from Chennai for assist.
“I’m from Afghanistan and it was wonderful to win the match. I need to thank Indians for supporting us, individuals from Chennai have supported our staff,” an Afghanistan fan informed ANI.
“It was wonderful. Followers have been so excited, they have been leaping as if we had gained the World Cup. This feels extra thrilling than successful the World Cup. Seeing Afghanistan beat Pakistan, is one thing actually wonderful. It was an exquisite match, it was excellent. I like the bottom in Chennai,” an elated Afghan fan stated.
An Afghan fan stated that most individuals from Afghanistan live in Pakistan and so they shouldn’t be pressured to return again. Earlier, Ibrahim Zadran, who performed a match-winning knock, devoted his Participant of the Match award to the individuals of his nation in addition to the Afghans who’re being deported from Pakistan.
“It is a large progress for our staff and I hope Afghanistan reaches the Semi-Closing as properly…They (Pakistan) shouldn’t deal with us like this, there must be a correct approach to take care of this. Ibrahim Zadran has devoted this victory to these people who find themselves very unhappy now, and who want assist. I wish to thank Ibrahim Zadran that he feels a lot for the individuals of Afghanistan. This win is like successful the World Cup for us, we’ll preserve successful increasingly more matches. Our staff is getting higher,” an Afghan fan stated.
With ANI inputs
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