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[Saba Sports News] In the 22nd ODI World Cup 2023 match, Pakistan batted first, scoring 282 runs. Afghanistan chased down the target comfortably, winning by eight wickets. Rashid Khan celebrated the historic victory with former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan.This marked Afghanistan’s first-ever ODI win against Pakistan, ending a seven-match losing streak.
Afghanistan displayed resilience while chasing Pakistan’s 283-run target. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran forged a brilliant 130-run partnership. Gurbaz’s aggressiveness and Ibrahim’s elegance set a solid foundation. They reached 100 runs in just 15.3 overs, unsettling Pakistan’s bowlers. Shaheen Shah Afridi took the first wicket for Pakistan in the 22nd over by dismissing Gurbaz.
However, Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi maintained composure, adding an unbeaten 96-run partnership for the third wicket. Their calm approach frustrated Pakistan’s bowlers, and they finished the chase without losing more wickets. Rahmat scored an unbeaten 77, while Shahidi contributed 48 not out.
Afghanistan capitalized on Pakistan’s poor fielding and displayed excellent running between the wickets. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi sealed the historic victory with a boundary. This win marked Afghanistan’s highest successful chase in ODIs.