Afghanistan send Pakistan crashing to shock World Cup defeat

October 24, 2023

PUBLISHED : 24 Oct 2023 at 00:45

Captain fantastic: Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi celebrates after hitting the winning runs against Pakistan

CHENNAI (INDIA) – Afghanistan put on a superb batting and bowling display to hand Pakistan a stunning eight-wicket defeat in the Cricket World Cup on Monday.

Chasing a 283-run target, Afghanistan were lifted by Ibrahim Zadran (87), Rahmat Shah (77 not out) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) as they scored 286-2 in 49 overs.

Pakistan had made 282-7 in their 50…