A Historic Win Of Afghanistan Set Another Upset In World Cup

Hello friends, In this blog I explain how Afghanistan achieve historical victory.

In a thrilling and historic turn of events at Chepauk, Afghanistan's cricket team pulled off a remarkable coup against Pakistan, marking a momentous occasion in the cricketing world. This unprecedented victory is not only Afghanistan's first-ever triumph over Pakistan in a One Day International (ODI) but also their second consecutive win in the World Cup, having previously defeated the defending champions, England, in Delhi.

Afghanistan Set a second big upset in wc 

Setting their sights on a challenging target of 283 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Afghanistan's openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, commenced their innings with a spectacular 130-run partnership. They exhibited incredible composure, facing the fierce Pakistani pace attack led by Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali. This blazing start laid the foundation for a confident chase that Afghanistan executed with an over to spare, achieving their highest-ever successful chase in ODIs and the highest against Pakistan in World Cup history.

The game-changing momentum was established right from the opening over when both Afghan openers managed to accumulate 10 runs with a boundary each, leaving Pakistan searching for answers. The pace attack from Pakistan failed to create any significant breakthroughs, and their spinners, Shadab Khan in particular, struggled to maintain the desired line and length. Zadran and Gurbaz, in contrasting styles, reached their respective half-centuries, collectively contributing 19 fours and one six to the scoreboard.

Despite the introduction of spin, it took Pakistan 22 overs to grab their first wicket. Shaheen Afridi dismissed Gurbaz, providing a glimmer of hope, but by the time Hasan Ali struck, claiming Zadran's wicket, Afghanistan had inched closer to their target, having already secured an additional 60 runs.

Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi took charge of the situation after Zadran's departure, navigating Pakistan's spinners and the sweltering Chennai heat to maintain a steady run rate. Pakistan's bowlers, including Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali, returned for fresh spells but could not break through the determined Afghan batting duo. Rahmat Shah remained unbeaten at 77*, while Shahidi, who struck the winning boundary against Afridi, concluded with a valuable 48*.

Pakistan's spinners endured a challenging day, combining for figures of 0-131 and were overshadowed by their Afghan counterparts, who impressively took 4-176.

Earlier in the day, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 282/7, with Babar Azam contributing his 30th ODI fifty and Iftikhar Ahmed playing a crucial big-hitting cameo. The Afghan spinners delivered a significant 38 overs in the innings, marking the third-highest number of overs bowled by spinners in a World Cup match.

While Pakistan initially appeared promising with Abdullah Shafique's aggressive approach and a solid opening partnership, Azmatullah Omarzai's short ball strategy helped Afghanistan regain control. Shafique reached his fifty, the second in the tournament, but it was Noor Ahmad, the youngest player in this World Cup at 18, who disrupted Pakistan's momentum. Noor claimed three wickets, including that of Shafique and Babar Azam, creating a momentary crisis for Pakistan.

Iftikhar Ahmed's impactful performance, scoring 40* off 27 balls, coupled with a vital partnership with Shadab Khan, helped Pakistan post a challenging total. Despite a wicketless performance from their lead spinner, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi's economical figures of 1 for 31 played a pivotal role in restricting Pakistan during the middle overs.

In a thrilling contest that will be etched in cricketing history, Afghanistan's victory over Pakistan at Chepauk stands as a testament to their remarkable progress and talent on the international stage. This win not only strengthens their position in the World Cup but also marks a new chapter in the ever-evolving landscape of cricketing rivalries. Afghanistan's performance in this match, with their dynamic spinners and spirited batting, is bound to inspire cricket enthusiasts and fans worldwide.

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