In a thrilling encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Afghanistan secured a stunning eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 22nd match of the ICC World Cup 2023.
In a highly competitive showdown, Pakistan set a challenging target of 300 runs for Afghanistan, making for an intense battle on the cricket field.
The playing XI for both teams were as follows:
Pakistan
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Abdullah Shafique
- Babar Azam (c)
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Saud Shakeel
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Hasan Ali
- Usama Mir
- Shaheen Afridi
- Haris Rauf
Afghanistan
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Ikram Alikhil (wk)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveen-ul-Haq
This thrilling match showcased the extraordinary talent and determination of both teams, captivating cricket fans around the world. Afghanistan’s remarkable victory over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup 2023 will be remembered as a significant moment in the tournament and a testament to the spirit of the sport.
