‘Aao Pakistan tumhe Jeetna sikhate hai’ – Fans react as Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in CWC 2023
Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets (Source: Twitter)
In the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune. With their second consecutive victory in the tournament, Afghanistan increased their chances of qualifying for the semifinals. After a quality bowling performance, skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi led Afghanistan to victory with his batting performance.
Earlier in the game, after winning the toss, Afghanistan skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi opted to bowl first. A decision that shocked experts but proved right for the emerging South Asian power Pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Dimuth Karunaratne for a mere 15 runs. After his departure, Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis, along with Pathum Nissanka, added 62 runs for the second wicket.
However, as soon as both batters were dismissed, the Sri Lankan innings started derailing. Mendis in his innings scored 39 runs off 50 balls with the help of three boundaries, while Nissanka in his innings scored 46 runs off 60 balls. In the end, some quick innings from Angelo Mathews and Maheesh Teekshana helped Sri Lanka cross the 240-run mark. For Afghanistan, pacer Farooqi clinched four wickets.
The Afghani batting line-up outplayed experienced Sri Lankan bowlers
Chasing a competitive total, Afghanistan had a poor start as opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for a four-ball duck. After his departure, Ibrahim Zadran, along with Rahmat Shah, added 73 runs for the second wicket. Zadran, in his inning, scored 39 runs off 57 balls with the help of four fours and a six. Meanwhile, Rahmat, in his innings, scored 62 runs off 74 balls with the help of seven fours.
After their departure, skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai added an unbeatable 111 runs for the fourth wicket. Shahidi, in his inning, scored an unbeaten 58 runs off 74 balls with the help of two fours and a six. Meanwhile, Omarzai, in his inning, scored 73 runs off 63 balls with the help of six fours and three sixes. With this victory, Afghanistan increased their chances of qualifying for the semifinals. The team will now need to win all of their remaining games to finish in the top 4.
Here is how fans react to Afghanistan’s win in the ongoing tournament:
https://twitter.com/Cricjunction008/status/1719027429443043616?s=20
Another stunning win for Afghanistan. Congratulations team Afgan. You deserve all credits for playing excellent cricket in this world cup. Domination over England, Pakistan and Srilanka was not easy but you did it.
BIG CONGRATULATIONS. #SLvAFG #AFGvsL— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) October 30, 2023
https://twitter.com/TasneemKhatai/status/1719031187778482220?s=20
https://twitter.com/DesiSanatani/status/1719028609933865266?s=20
The world must learn from Afghanistan. They’ve punched above their weight, and credit to these players who’ve shown maturity and the will to do well for their country. pic.twitter.com/xP86IHtnId
— Mr.Yadav (@Mr_Yadav360) October 30, 2023
Top 4 contenders now, surely. And they deserve a spot in top 4, frankly speaking.
— Cricket_dude (@Hatedguy123) October 30, 2023
Pakistan fans to Pakistan team: pic.twitter.com/CDgHjh1j67
— VJ (@VJsGamer) October 30, 2023
Afghanistan is emerging as a promising team in world cricket. In #WorldCup2023, their professionalism, display of talent, team spirit and they are approaching every game with the determination to win, are highly appreciable.
Long way to go !
— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) October 30, 2023
❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/cRJwofDfUZ
— Mr.Yadav (@Mr_Yadav360) October 30, 2023
Congratulations, Afghan Team pic.twitter.com/gcmFgSZUqb
— Mohd Kaleem (@chaudhariesm) October 30, 2023
Meanwhile Pakistan 😂 pic.twitter.com/t4CbjfF8lW
— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) October 30, 2023
