PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023 Match 22: Awards List, Man of The Match, Key Stats, Presentation Ceremony

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Afghanistan secured a monumental and historic victory over Pakistan in Match 22 of the ICC World Cup 2023 on Monday (October 23).

The M Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai witnessed the Afghan roar as they toppled Pakistan in a comprehensive manner, winning the match by 8 wickets.

Pakistan opted to bat first, putting up a fairly solid batting display. Notable performances included 74 runs from Babar Azam and a 58-run contribution from Abdullah Shafique. In addition, Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed delivered quick cameos, propelling their team towards a final score of 282 for 7 after 50 overs. Among Afghanistan's bowling lineup, Noor Ahmad stood out on his World Cup debut with three wickets.

Contrary to expectations, Afghanistan had little trouble pursuing the target. The opening pair, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, accumulated 130 runs between them, with Gurbaz dispatching 65 from 63 deliveries and Zadran compiling a fine 87.

Next, Rahmat Shah and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shepherded Afghanistan safely towards a milestone victory over Pakistan. Their unbeaten partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket, along with a sturdy 77 not out by Shah, ensured an unforgettable triumph.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan Match Score

Pakistan: 282/7 in 50 overs (Babar Azam 74, Abdullah Shafique 58; Noor Ahmad 3/49). Afghanistan: 286/2 in 49 overs (Ibrahim Zadran 87, Rahmat Shah 77*; Hasan Ali 1/44)

PAK vs AFG, World Cup 2023: Full List of Awards

Man of the Match: Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) - The Afghanistan batter got the award for his 87 off 113 balls.

Ibrahim Zadran Comments:

"Thankful that I performed well in this event. I wanted to play with a positive intent. Many times Gurbaz and I have done a brilliant partnership together. We have played a lot of cricket together, right from the Under-16 days. I am feeling very glad for myself and for my country. I want to dedicate this to those people who were sent from Pakistan to Afghanistan. I want to dedicate this award to those people."

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: What Captains Said

Babar Azam | Pakistan Captain: "(on the defeat) We hurt a lot. We were good in total but bowling was not up to the mark as we were not taking wicket in middle overs. (poor fielding) We were not up to the mark as you have to be good in all three departments. We didn't stop boundaries and they cost us. In the middle overs, the way their two batsmen played, we couldn't take wickets. (how can Pakistan comeback) Credit to Afghanistan. We will try our best in next match and focus on our bad things. We will have to fix it up. (on pitch) To be honest, pitch helped the spinners but we didn't hit the length in the middle overs."

Hashmatullah Shahidi | Afghanistan Captain: " This win tastes nice. The way we chased today was very professional. We have been quality cricket from a couple of years. We promised we will make it historic for our country people. We will try to play positive cricket and do well. Today bowling was very good, especially spin bowling. We gave a chance to Noor, and he showed his talent. The way Gurbaz and Ibrahim started, the game was in our hands from the beginning till the end. The last partnership was also good."

Pakistan vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 Key Stats

• Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad's 3/49 is the best bowling figure for an Afghan on his World Cup debut.
  
  
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran now have 4 century-plus partnerships, the joint-most for Afghanistan.
  
  
• This the the first time Afghanistan have won against Pakistan in ODIs.
  
  
• This is the first time Afghanistan have won multiple matches in a single World Cup edition.