Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard In the 22nd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan faced Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on October 23, 2023. Pakistan, winning the toss, opted to bat first. Despite posting a solid score, Afghanistan chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand, marking a memorable victory For Our national Sports.
Match Overview
- Match: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, 22nd Match
- Date: Monday, October 23, 2023
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat
- Result: Afghanistan won by 8 wickets
Squads: Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team
Pakistan Playing XI
- Abdullah Shafique
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Babar Azam (c)
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Saud Shakeel
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Shadab Khan
- Usama Mir
- Shaheen Afridi
- Hasan Ali
- Haris Rauf
Bench: Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman
Support Staff: Mickey Arthur, Grant Bradburn, Andrew Puttick, Morne Morkel
Afghanistan Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Ikram Alikhil (wk)
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Naveen-ul-Haq
- Noor Ahmad
Bench: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman, Najibullah Zadran
Support Staff: Jonathan Trott, Raees Ahmadzai, Hamid Hassan, Ryan Maron
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Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
Pakistan vs Afghanistan – 1st Inning Scorecard (Pakistan Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Shafique | 58 | 75 | 5 | 2 | 77.33 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 17 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 77.27 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 74 | 92 | 4 | 1 | 80.43 |
| Mohammad Rizwan | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Saud Shakeel | 25 | 34 | 3 | 0 | 73.53 |
| Shadab Khan | 40 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 105.26 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 40 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 148.15 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Extras | 17 | ||||
| Total | 282/7 (50 Ov) |
Afghanistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 7 | 0 | 52 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7.40 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.90 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 10 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.10 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 5 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10.00 |
| Rashid Khan | 10 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.10 |
| Noor Ahmad | 10 | 0 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4.90 |
Key Performances of 1st Inning
- Babar Azam: Scored a steady 74 off 92 balls, guiding the innings with a strike rate of 80.43.
- Noor Ahmad: A standout bowler with figures of 3 for 49 in 10 overs, creating crucial breakthroughs for Afghanistan.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan – 2nd Inning Scorecard (Afghanistan Batting)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 65 | 53 | 9 | 1 | 122.64 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 87 | 113 | 10 | 0 | 76.99 |
| Rahmat Shah (not out) | 77 | 84 | 5 | 2 | 91.67 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c, not out) | 48 | 45 | 4 | 0 | 106.67 |
| Extras | 9 | ||||
| Total | 286/2 (49 Ov) |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | WD | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaheen Afridi | 10 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5.80 |
| Hasan Ali | 10 | 1 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.40 |
| Haris Rauf | 8 | 1 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.60 |
| Usama Mir | 8 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.90 |
| Shadab Khan | 8 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.10 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 5 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
Key Performances of 2nd Inning
- Ibrahim Zadran: Played a pivotal role with his 87 off 113 balls, building a solid foundation.
- Rahmat Shah: Finished strong with 77 not out, leading Afghanistan to victory with a steady hand.
Player of the Match
Ibrahim Zadran – His outstanding knock of 87 off 113 balls anchored Afghanistan’s innings, providing stability and setting up a successful chase. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award, showcasing his skill and composure under pressure.
Conclusion
Afghanistan’s successful chase of Pakistan’s 282 highlighted a well-rounded performance with both bat and ball, earning them a remarkable 8-wicket victory. This win underscores Afghanistan’s competitive edge in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
