Last Update on: October 23rd, 2023 at 10:35 pm
Pakistan lost against Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2023.
Pakistan were brutally trolled on X.
In the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Babar Azam-led Pakistan National Cricket Team and Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan National Cricket Team locked horns at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai on Monday, October 23.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first in the match. They made a sole change to their playing XI as vice-captain Shadab Khan was back in the team in place of ill Mohammad Nawaz. Afghanistan also made a change to their playing XI as Noor Ahmad replaced Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Batting first, Abdullah Shafique and Imam-ul-Haq provided their side with a good start and they added 56 runs for the opening wicket. Imam-ul-Haq once again fell to a short ball, but Abdullah showcased sheer class and hit a wonderful 58 runs off 75 balls, with 5 fours and 2 sixes.
After that Pakistan lost wickets at regular intervals, but Babar Azam stood strong on one end and played a good innings. He scored 74 runs off 92 balls, with 4 fours and 1 maximum.
Following the dismissal of Babar Azam, Shadab Khan (40) and Iftikhar Ahmed (40) took responsibility and the duo played an attacking brand of cricket to help their side post 282/7 on the board in 50 overs.
In the bowling department for Afghanistan, Noor Ahmad emerged as the top performer with his 3-wicket haul. Also, Naveen-ul-Haq picked two wickets while Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi got one wicket each.
Chasing the target, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65) and Ibrahim Zadran (87) played an attacking brand of cricket and smashed the opposition bowlers all over the park. The duo added 130 runs in 128 balls for the opening wicket and frustrated Babar Azam & Co.
The No.3 batter Rahmat Shah carried on the momentum provided by openers and he also hit a sensational fifty. This is the first time the top 3 Afghanistan batters scored 50+ in a World Cup match.
Hashmatullah Shahidi next came to bat and he looked scratchy initially and was under pressure. However, he got some poor deliveries and hit them for fours to get some confidence under his belt.
In the end, Rahmat Shah (77) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (48) remained unbeaten and steered their side to a convincing 8-wicket win over the Men In Green. This was Afghanistan’s first-ever win over Pakistan in ODIs.
Here’s How X Reacted To Pakistan’s Loss To Afghanistan:
😅 #PAKvAFG #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/nnggAFxQvb
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 23, 2023
Captaincy of Babar Azam has been very average. Letting the game drift.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) October 23, 2023
I presume ‘Dil Dil’ Pakistan wasn’t played in Chennai today @clubprairiefire #CWC2023 😜
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) October 23, 2023
23rd October isn’t quite the day for Pakistan. MCG last year, Chennai tonight .. What a historic moment for Afghanistan .. Held an edge with their bowling but the batting’s done a clinical job. Didn’t break a sweat in the chase .. #AFGvPAK
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) October 23, 2023
What a huge moment for Afghanistan!
Before #CWC23, Afghanistan had just one solitary win against their name in two editions of World Cup, which came against Scotland. They have now beaten two World Cup Champions in a span of 9 days! England and Pakistan.
Pakistan had NEVER…
— Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) October 23, 2023
History created. What a run chase, so mature. Afghanistan have surely come of age. Noor, Nabi, Ibrahim, Gurbaz, Rehmat and Shahidi WHAT A PERFORMANCE #AFGvPAK
— Bazid Khan (@bazidkhan81) October 23, 2023
Congratulations Afghanistan. 👏
Lots of questions have been raising, poor captaincy and poor fielding from Pakistan.#PAKvsAFG— Saeed Anwar (@ImSaeedAnwar) October 23, 2023
Well played Afghanistan. This is an emphatic victory against Pakistan #CWC23
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) October 23, 2023
Absolutely phenomenal performance by Afghanistan!🔥 The intensity and teamwork, especially in their running between the wickets was outstanding.👏🏾👏🏾 They showed great character and determination. Kudos to all the players for this terrific team effort.🙌🏾#CWC23 #PAKvAFG
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) October 23, 2023
Pakistan is an unpredictable side but the way they have been making lame excuses for their earlier defeats, this was certainly on the cards. Just did not focus on their many weaknesses. What a proud day for Afghanisitan, came close many times but today crossed the line. #AFGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/axdkdSZVFo
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 23, 2023
History! Afghanistan humble Pakistan! 💪
This is the highest chase vs Pakistan in World Cup! 🤯
What an incredible performance. Chasing a total as good and big as this. Played Gurbaz, Ibrahim, Rahmat and Shahidi.
Night to remember!#AFGvsPAK #CWC23
— Nikhil 🏏 (@CricCrazyNIKS) October 23, 2023
Will you call this an “upset “ ? #PAKvsAFG . @ACBofficials doing it with ease . Pakistans fielding 🙈 .
Wonder what will be the excuse today for mickey Arthur .. Pakistan just doesn’t look like a unit playing together in this #WorldCup2023— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) October 23, 2023
Congratulations Afghanistan on a fantastic victory! Brilliant team work.#CWC23 #PAKvAFG
— Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) October 23, 2023
Stubbornness, when it leads to an unwillingness to adapt or learn from mistakes, a key factor in failure. #PAKvsAFG #WorldCup2023
— Muhammad Wasim (@MuhammadWasim77) October 23, 2023
@ACBofficials shown masterpiece tonight, they played like a champion team till end.@RGurbaz_21 #Ibhrahim @RahmatShah_08 & @Hashmat_50 all 4 batters have show class with bat, Congratulations for creating history.#WorldCup2023 #PAKvsAFG pic.twitter.com/QhKLY5UGTr
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) October 23, 2023
Congratulations to Afghanistan for defeating Pakistan by 8 wickets. These are the wonders of this ICC World Cup. @ICC @ACBofficials @TheRealPCB
— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 23, 2023
Kudos to Afghanistan on their impressive victory! Great intent shown by all the players! #CWC23 #PAKvAFG
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) October 23, 2023
Tough pill to swallow for Pakistan but trust me this is not an upset. Afg came close to beating Pak in recent times as well but got over the line today thanks to top batting effort by the top 4. Very well played @ACBofficials 👏🏽 #PAKvAFG #CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/gquQ7fE5Ps
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) October 23, 2023
Sorry but Pakistan😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) October 23, 2023
Afghanistan vs Pakistan 😂😂😂😂😂
My mood right now #PAKvsAFG #PakistanCricketTeam #CWC2023 #ICCWorldCup #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/eMs07o51Dg— Raju (@akki70635018) October 23, 2023
Summary of PAKvsAfg let's take a moment and laugh at Pakistan 😂😂😂#PAKvsAFG #AFGvsPAK #PKMKBForever #PKMKB pic.twitter.com/ywoKPEieZ8
— X (@GoatMahi_7) October 23, 2023
LET'S TAKE A MOMENT AND LAUGH AT PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) October 23, 2023
Pakistan should pack the bags and leave now 😂😂#PAKvsAFG
— Nimo Tai (@Cryptic_Miind) October 23, 2023
Ig 23rd october is the nightmare of Pakistan 😂 All credit goes to @imVkohli 😂 pic.twitter.com/IECdLIkAN3
— Om (@KudosKohli) October 23, 2023
Current situation of Pakistan team😂#PAKvsAFG pic.twitter.com/9JVpTZzWot
— Kumar Gaurav🇮🇳 (@whokumargaurav) October 23, 2023
Let's Laugh at Pakistan & Babar Azam 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂#PAKvsAFG pic.twitter.com/01m9zBeYbG
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) October 23, 2023
Pakistan situation right now 😂😂#CWC2023 #PAKvsAFG
Afghanistan beat Pakistan today, big upset in CWC2023 pic.twitter.com/jawGpvK3Ev— Ashish S Sangwan (@AshishSsangwan) October 23, 2023
Humhare Yaha Next Level Phatake Fhod Rahe Hai. Itne Toh India Pakistan Se Jeeti Tab Bhi Nahi Fhode 😂🤣. #AFGvsPAK pic.twitter.com/cCzi4lTwMp
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) October 23, 2023
Let's laugh at Pakistan 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/X8UW9iXoxx
— Nitish 🇮🇳 (@IamNitish98) October 23, 2023
