Afghanistan has left everyone in awe with their incredible performance, as they clinched a remarkable 69-run victory over England in the world of cricket.
The Afghanistan cricket team secured a resounding victory over England, winning by a remarkable margin of 69 runs. This remarkable achievement marked only their second ODI World Cup win and their very first against a Test-playing nation.
A pivotal figure in this remarkable win was Afghanistan’s star player, Rashid Khan, who played a leading role. He sealed the triumph by dismissing Mark Wood to claim the final wicket. Afterward, Rashid turned to his social media platform to convey his heartfelt appreciation to the enthusiastic fans who had come together to support him and Afghanistan in their victorious moment. He mentioned that Delhi was indeed brimming with people with big hearts.
He stated that Delhi was truly full of “Dil Walon Ki”. He wrote: “Delhi sach mein dil walon ki hai. A huge thank you to all the fans at the stadium who supported us and kept us going through out the game. And to all our supporters around the (world emoji), thank you for your love.”
After eight long years, Afghanistan has notched up their second World Cup victory. Their first taste of success came in the 2015 World Cup when they narrowly edged out Scotland by just one wicket. The wait for their second win has been a lengthy one, but it has finally arrived. Their upcoming match is against New Zealand at Chepauk in Chennai, and fans will be eager to see Afghanistan reproduce this performance more frequently in the ongoing mega event.
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In the initial innings, Afghanistan’s batsmen, having been asked to bat first, bravely faced England’s bowlers. Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the charge with an impressive 80 off 57 balls. Although a brief batting collapse occurred, Ikram Alikhil’s 58 from 66 balls, along with Rashid and Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s crucial contributions, allowed Afghanistan to post a competitive total of 284.
Subsequently, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb showcased their bowling prowess, leaving the English batsmen struggling to find a response. Harry Brook fought valiantly, but his innings came to an end after facing 61 balls and scoring 66 runs due to a brilliant delivery by Mujeeb. Ultimately, the England cricket team fell short by a margin of 69 runs.
