PAK vs AFG ICC CWC 2023 Match 22 Report: Afghanistan once again pulled off a shocker, this time Pakistan being the other end, to gain another two points and to proclaim that they are the dark horses in this World Cup. this eight-wicket victory sent them up to sixth place, with the same amount of points as fourth-placed Australia.
282 Seemed Enough, But Afghanistan Were in the Mood
Pakistan, choosing to bat first, posted a competitive total of 282 for 7. Contributions from Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique, along with quick runs from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, laid the foundation.
Afghanistan’s response was spirited. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, forming an opening partnership of 130 runs, both reached half-centuries. After their departures, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi maintained the momentum, ensuring a smooth victory.
As per the PAK vs AFG ICC CWC 2023 Match 22 Report, The chase began aggressively, with Gurbaz and Ibrahim taking on Pakistan’s bowlers. The pair scored boundaries consistently, and their exceptional running between the wickets added to Afghanistan’s advantage. Subpar fielding from Pakistan also aided Afghanistan’s cause.
Despite the fall of Gurbaz in the 22nd over, Afghanistan remained composed. Ibrahim led the charge until he was dismissed for 87 due to cramps. However, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi formed an unbeaten partnership of 96 runs, securing the win for Afghanistan. The batsmen remained calm throughout the chase.
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Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to make an impact, and the pitch didn’t offer much assistance. While Rahmat Shah scored 77 not out, Shahidi contributed an unbeaten 48 from 45 balls. It was the Afghan captain who hit the winning runs, sparking jubilant scenes in their dugout.
As per the PAK vs AFG ICC CWC 2023 Match 22 Report, In the first innings, Pakistan had three distinctive phases: a strong start, Afghanistan’s spinners taking control, and a late resurgence. During the late phase, Pakistan added 91 runs in the final ten overs.
The Chennai pitch had been used for India’s game against Australia, prompting Afghanistan to include Noor Ahmad as a fourth spinner. Initially, Pakistan dominated the game’s early stages, reaching 56 for no loss in the first ten overs, one of their best powerplays in World Cup history.
As per the PAK vs AFG ICC CWC 2023 Match 22 Report, Abdullah Shafique notably hit two sixes in these overs, marking Pakistan’s first six in a powerplay in over 1,000 balls this year.
However, Afghanistan’s Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai curbed Pakistan’s momentum. Noor Ahmad then made crucial breakthroughs, dismissing Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan lost key wickets, and Babar Azam fell to Noor after scoring 74.
By the 42nd over, Pakistan was at 206 for 5, seemingly falling short of a competitive total. Yet, Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan’s aggressive partnership added 73 runs in just 45 balls, changing the course of the innings.
PAK vs AFG ICC CWC 2023 Match 22 Report: Score Summary
Afghanistan
286 for 2 (Ibrahim 87, Rahmat 77*, Gurbaz 65, Shahidi 48*, Hasan 1-41)
Pakistan
282 for 7 (Babar 74, Shafique 58, Noor 3-49, Naveen 2-52)
Afghanistan won by eight wickets
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