ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan clinch their first-ever win against Pakistan by 8 wickets yesterday on the Chepauk Stadium.
Afghanistan has scripted historical past after securing their ‘first-ever’ win against Pakistan in ODIs on Monday. After defeating the defending champions England, this information Afghanistan’s second upset win in World Cup 23.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar takes on X to reward Afghanistan’s efficiency, and in addition credits Afghanistan mentor and his former staff participant, Ajay Jadeja for the staff’s historic victory.
He wrote, “Afghanistan’s efficiency at this World Cup has been nothing wanting excellent. Their self-discipline with the bat, the temperament they’ve proven, and aggressive working between the wickets displays their arduous work. It may probably be as a result of a sure Mr. Ajay Jadeja’s affect.
With a formidable bowling lineup, their victories over groups like England and Pakistan point out the emergence of a brand new Afghanistan staff.
The cricket world is taking notice. Well finished!.”
Afghanistan’s efficiency at this World Cup has been nothing wanting excellent. Their self-discipline with the bat, the temperament they’ve proven, and aggressive working between the wickets displays their arduous work. It may probably be as a result of a sure Mr. Ajay Jadeja’s affect.… pic.twitter.com/12FaLICQPs
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 23, 2023
Chasing the goal of 283, The Afghan batters delivered stellar performances with half centuries of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) and Ibrahim Zadran (87). After the autumn of first wicket, Rahmat Shah comes in with scoring one other half century (77*), adopted by Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi knock of 48* runs after the autumn of second wicket. Their duo led the staff to an eight-wicket victory with six balls remaining, and left Pakistan with their third consecutive loss in the marquee event.
