ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, Chennai:
Pakistan 282-7 (50 overs): Babar Azam 74 (92), Abdullah Shafique 58 (75); Noor Ahmad 3-39
Afghanistan 282-2 (49 overs): Ibrahim Zadran 87 (113), Rahmanullah Gurbaz 65 (53), Rahmat Shah 77* (84), Hashmat Shahidi 48* (45)
Afghanistan Triumphs by Eight Wickets
Scorecard. Standings
In a nail-biting World Cup match, Afghanistan notched their first-ever win over Pakistan in One Day Internationals, completing their highest successful run chase in the history of the format.
Ibrahim Zadran notched up a score of 87, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz walloped a swift 65. Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten at 77, steering Afghanistan to successfully chase down the required target of 283. They achieved this feat with six balls remaining and a comfortable margin of eight wickets intact.
With this monumental win, Afghanistan have climbed to the sixth position in the World Cup standings, leaving defending champions England languishing at the bottom of the leaderboard.
For Pakistan, Captain Babar Azam had a solid inning, scoring 74 runs off 92 balls, which contributed to Pakistan’s final tally of 282-7.
The young talent Noor Ahmad stood out among the Afghan bowlers, claiming three wickets for 39 runs.
This victory marked a historic milestone for Afghanistan—it was their first triumph over Pakistan in ODIs, out of eight attempts. Moreover, their final score of 282-2 shattered their previous highest successful run chase, which was 276-8 against the United Arab Emirates back in 2014.
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World Cup 2023: Current Standings, Top Scorers & Leading Wicket-takers
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
Who won the recent Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Afghanistan emerged victorious in the recent match against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. They won by eight wickets.
Where did the match take place?
The heart-stopping showdown occurred in Chennai.
What was the final score for Afghanistan and Pakistan?
Afghanistan scored 282-2 in 49 overs, successfully chasing Pakistan’s total of 282-7 in 50 overs.
Who were the standout performers for Afghanistan?
Ibrahim Zadran scored 87 runs, Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributed 65 runs, and Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten at 77 runs. Hashmat Shahidi also chipped in with an unbeaten 48.
How significant is this win for Afghanistan?
This victory is monumental for Afghanistan, marking their first-ever win against Pakistan in One Day Internationals. It’s also their highest successful run chase in ODI history.
Who was the star bowler for Afghanistan?
Teenager Noor Ahmad was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking three wickets for 39 runs.
What is the current standing of Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023?
Following this win, Afghanistan climbed to the sixth position in the World Cup standings.
How did this match affect the standing of England in the tournament?
The result of this match left defending champions England at the bottom of the World Cup standings.
Are there any previous records that were broken during this match?
Yes, Afghanistan’s total of 282-2 eclipsed their previous highest successful run chase of 276-8 against the United Arab Emirates in 2014.
When can we expect further updates on the Cricket World Cup 2023?
Stay tuned for more updates. Follow-up coverage and analysis will be coming soon.
More about Cricket World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Official Site
- ESPNcricinfo: Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match Summary
- BBC Sport: Cricket World Cup Standings
- Cricbuzz: Noteworthy Performances in the Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match
- Sky Sports: World Cup 2023 Scorecards
- Wikipedia: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023
- The Guardian: In-Depth Analysis of Afghanistan’s Historic Win
- YouTube: Afghanistan vs Pakistan Match Highlights
- Times of India: How Afghanistan’s Victory Impacted England’s Standings
8 comments
Babar tried, but what happened to the rest? Team needs to be more cohesive, cmon guys!
Is it just me or are ODIs getting more and more exciting? Last ball finishes, historic wins, young talents…what a time to be alive!
Historic win for Afghanistan, no doubt. But let’s not forget, it’s a team game. Brilliant team effort from the boys in blue.
Really a game of uncertainties, cricket never fails to amaze. Congrats Afghanistan, well played Pakistan, better luck next time.
England at the bottom? Ugh, we need to up our game, seriously. This World Cup’s getting real interesting tho.
Rahmat Shah, steady as always. When everyone’s hittin’ out of the park, he keeps his cool. Pure class, man.
Noor Ahmad, u beauty! 3 wickets at such a young age? Kid’s gonna go places for sure.
Wow, just wow. Didnt expect Afghanistan to pull off such a stunner! Hats off to Zadran and the gang.