‘Pakistan Champions Trophy jeetega’ – Fans react as Afghanistan qualify for Champions Trophy for first time in their history

Afghanistan defeated the Netherlands in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. A collective team effort helped them to overcome a competitive side like the Dutch. In the process, Afghanistan reached the fifth spot in the points table of the ODI World Cup 2023. With 4 wins in 7 matches in the tournament so far, Afghanistan has improved its chances of qualifying for the semifinal of the ODI World Cup 2023.

Opting to bat first, the Netherlands got a good start. in the first 10 overs, Netherlands posted 66/1 in Lucknow. That was when the collapse began. From 73/1, the Netherlands ended up getting reduced to a total of just 179 runs in their first innings. Some poor running between the wickets led to the Netherlands’ collapse, along with the brilliant spin bowling from Afghanistan. The four spinners from Afghanistan had a brilliant performance in the field.

Mujeeb Zadran claimed 1/40 in his 10 overs. Mohammad Nabi was brilliant with the ball, as he claimed 3/28 in his 9 overs. Rashid Khan bowled an economical spell and conceded only 31 runs in his 10 overs. Noor Ahmad claimed 2 wickets. Afghanistan did not find it difficult to chase the target. It was not an easy chase for Afghanistan. But they managed to chase the total by 7 wickets.

Afghanistan qualifies for Champions Trophy 2025

Despite losing Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran early, Afghanistan chased the total. Rahmat Shah and Hashamtullah Shahidi scored fifty for Afghanistan. The duo scored 52(54) and 56*(64) respectively. With some assistance at the other end from Azmatullah Omarzai, Afghanistan achieved their target and kept their hopes of reaching the semifinal of the tournament alive. With the win, Afghanistan claimed their 3rd win in a row.

There is a reason for Afghanistan to celebrate. For the first time in the history of cricket, they have qualified for the Champions Trophy. With 4 wins in 7 matches, Afghanistan has secured a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to be played in Pakistan. The top 7 teams in the ongoing tournament, along with Pakistan, were going to qualify for the tournament. Afghanistan has ensured their spot in the tournament, which is a piece of great news for them.

Here’s how the fans reacted to the news –

How they qualified??

— CONTEXTUAL MEME (@Contextual_Meme) November 3, 2023

Bhai khuch nhi hota Pakistan champions trophy jeete ga !!

— Cricket 97 (@Cricketislv) November 3, 2023

Meanwhile England 😂 pic.twitter.com/hIyrBfld5U

— Radhika Chaudhary (@Radhika8057) November 3, 2023

We will take revenge in 2025 from Afghanistan 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

— Babarians (@JunaidBabarian) November 3, 2023

Afghanistan are now in with a realistic chance of qualifying for the Semi-Finals pic.twitter.com/5STeb6xIrl

— Praveen Jaishnav (@PJaishnav) November 3, 2023

We all are irfan pathan on afg win ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/71dob7KRPe

— Harsh (@harshthengineer) November 3, 2023

Badhai Badhai Badhai Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ♥
Dil se From India 🇮🇳

— Deshraj sanawer (@Deshsanawer) November 3, 2023

Congrats to Afghanistan on making history by qualifying for the Champions Trophy! Phenomenal achievement!

— Stewie (@StewzieGriffin) November 3, 2023

Welcome to Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025

— Saad Bin Munir (@Saad_Views) November 3, 2023

Many more historic moments to come from this team.

— Manoj (@sammosboy) November 3, 2023