2023-12-08 16:56:47
ICC World Cup 2023: Australian Team Emerges Victorious, Afghan Team Shines
The ICC World Cup 2023 series held in India came to an end on November 19 with the Australian team clinching the trophy after defeating the Indian team in the final match. However, it was not just the traditional powerhouse teams that made an impact in the tournament, as Afghanistan emerged as one of the surprise packages.
Led by Hasmadullah Shahidi, the Afghanistan team put on a commendable show, securing the 6th place in the points table and leaving behind teams like England, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Despite losing 5 matches, they managed to win 4 matches out of the 9 that they played, an impressive feat for the emerging cricket nation.
The performance of Afghanistan team was widely celebrated, not just by their own fans, but also by the Indian fans. Meanwhile, the Pakistani team, led by Babar Azam, finished 5th in the points table with 4 wins.
One of the standout matches of the tournament was the clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Pakistan scored 282 runs against Afghanistan on October 23, but the Afghan team, led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz, pulled off a stunning victory by scoring 286 runs for the loss of 2 wickets at the end of 49 overs.
Speaking about the unforgettable match, Rahmanullah Gurbaz revealed, “Babar Azam was on the verge of tears after we beat Pakistan. I have never seen a player as disappointed as Babar Azam. But he kept his emotions under control. I will never forget that moment. Then after the match, I asked him for one of his hoods as a gift.”
Gurbaz added that Azam also gifted him a hood, and expressed his admiration for the Pakistani captain, calling him “one of the greatest players and captains in cricket.”
The 2023 World Cup may have crowned Australia as the champions, but it also witnessed the rise of Afghanistan as a formidable force in the cricketing world.
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