Afghanistan secured a comfortable win, chasing down 283 runs in 49 overs with only two wickets down, marking their second triumph in the ODI World Cup 2023.
Rahmat Shah and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi's unbeaten partnership of 96 runs for the third wicket sealed the victory. Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, expressed disappointment after the match, emphasizing the need for the team to learn from the defeat.
He acknowledged shortcomings in bowling and fielding, crediting Afghanistan for their spinners' quality. Azam emphasized the importance of playing their best cricket and overcoming mistakes. Pakistan now prepares to face South Africa in their next World Cup match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
