PAK vs AFG, CWC 2023: Pakistan Create Few Unwanted Records As They Crash To 3rd Consecutive Defeat

By: FPJ Web Desk | October 24, 2023

In the 5th over of Pakistan's innings against Afghanistan, Abdullah Shafique hit a six off Naveen-ul-Haq. It was Pakistan's first six in powerplay in ODIs in 2023.

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It took Pakistan a staggering 1168 balls to hit a powerplay six in ODIs in 2023. Their 2 sixes is still the joint-lowest in powerplays in 2023.

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Afghanistan registered their highest run-chase in ODIs of 283. Their previous best was 274 against the UAE in 2014.

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Before Monday's game, Pakistan hadn't lost a World Cup game while defending 275 and above. It was the first instance they suffered a defeat.

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Ibrahim Zadran has become the fastest Afghanistan batter to reach 1000 ODI runs, doing so in 24 innings. Rahmanullah Gurbaz previously held the record, accomplishing it in 27 innings.

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Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have stitched the 4 100+ partnerships in ODIs in 2023. It is the joint-most along with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

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At 18 years and 293 days, Noor Ahmed is the second-youngest Afghan to take a World Cup wicket. Mujeeb-ur-Rahman remains the youngest from the nation at 18 years and 65 days.

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At the post-match presentation, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam lamented the lack of impact by the spinners. He also felt Pakistan's fielding is nowhere near the mark.

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