Afghanistan’s story within the Cricket World Cup 2023 retains getting higher and higher. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan crew proved that their win over defending champions England was not a flash within the pan,  because it received the higher of the Pakistan crew too. It was a simple victory for Afghanistan over their famed rivals as they climbed as much as the sixth spot within the Cricket World Cup factors desk. Afghanistan made historical past by trouncing Pakistan for the primary time in ODIs, courtesy of a wonderful batting show by Afghanistan’s high 4 and Noor Ahmed’s excellent three-wicket haul.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) Ibrahim Zadran (87) and Rahmat Shah (77)* starred with the bat to assist Afghanistan register a commanding upset triumph.

After the win, former Indian cricket crew star Irfan Pathan could possibly be seen dancing with Rashid Khan.

Irfan Pathan dancing with Rashid Khan.

– Video of the day from Chepauk…!!!pic.twitter.com/ijoMGqKht1

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2023

Following Afghanistan’s first-ever historic victory over Pakistan in ODIs, ecstatic followers celebrated the landmark triumph and expressed gratitude to individuals from Chennai for help.

“I am from Afghanistan and it was amazing to win the match. I want to thank Indians for supporting us, people from Chennai have supported our team,” an Afghanistan fan advised ANI.

“It was amazing. Fans were so excited, they were jumping as if we had won the World Cup. This feels more exciting than winning the World Cup. Seeing Afghanistan beat Pakistan, is something really amazing. It was a wonderful match, it was perfect. I love the ground in Chennai,” an elated Afghan fan mentioned.

An Afghan fan mentioned that most individuals from Afghanistan reside in Pakistan and so they shouldn’t be pressured to return again. Earlier, Ibrahim Zadran, who performed a match-winning knock, devoted his Player of the Match award to the individuals of his nation in addition to the Afghans who’re being deported from Pakistan.

“This is a big progress for our team and I hope Afghanistan reaches the Semi-Final as well…They (Pakistan) should not treat us like this, there should be a proper way to deal with this. Ibrahim Zadran has dedicated this victory to those people who are very sad now, and who need support. I would like to thank Ibrahim Zadran that he feels so much for the people of Afghanistan. This win is like winning the World Cup for us, we will keep winning more and more matches. Our team is getting better,” an Afghan fan mentioned.

With ANI inputs