Babar Azam after Pakistan’s loss in opposition to Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023© AFP
Former England cricket crew skipper Michael Vaughan took to social media to brutally troll Pakistan following their stunning defeat in opposition to Afghanistan within the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Chennai on Monday. Pakistan have been fully outplayed by Afghanistan who chased down the 284-run goal with three batters scoring half-centuries after an excellent present from spinner Noor Ahmad. Vaughan referred to Pakistan crew director Mickey Arthur’s feedback relating to the crew’s unofficial anthem ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ not taking part in on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad after they have been defeated by hosts India on October 14.
“I presume ‘Dil Dil’ Pakistan wasn’t performed in Chennai as we speak,” Vaughan posted on X (previously Twitter).
Earlier, Arthur complained about Pakistan’s lack of help within the floor throughout the match in opposition to India however his feedback have been criticised closely by specialists and followers alike.
Coming to the match, Afghanistan placed on an excellent batting and bowling show handy Pakistan a surprising eight-wicket defeat within the Cricket World Cup 2023.
I presume ‘Dil Dil’ Pakistan wasn’t performed in Chennai as we speak @clubprairiefire #CWC2023
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 23, 2023
Chasing a 283-run goal, Afghanistan have been lifted by Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) as they scored 286-2 in 49 overs.
Pakistan had made 282-7 of their 50 overs with 74 from skipper Babar Azam and 58 from opener Abdullah Shafique however the whole didn’t show powerful sufficient for a medical Afghanistan.
Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, with a 45-ball 48 not out, hit the profitable boundary as Afghanistan improved upon their highest ODI chase of 274 in opposition to the UAE in Dubai in 2014.
The win is Afghanistan’s first-ever over Pakistan in eight ODIs and got here eight days after their shock victory over defending champions England in Delhi.
(With AFP inputs)
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