Rahmanullah Gurbaz was ecstatic to see Afghanistan break the record and defeat Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023, ending their illustrious history.
Afghanistan had never beaten Pakistan in a World Cup match before, but they broke that duck in emphatic style in Match 23 of the tournament. The Afghans chased down a target of 283 with eight wickets in hand, their highest successful chase in World Cup history.
Gurbaz was one of the stars of the show, scoring a brilliant 94* off 80 balls. He hit nine fours and a six in his innings, and he was very severe on the Pakistani bowlers.
Gurbaz was also very good at rotating the strike and he helped Afghanistan to build partnerships. He added 130 runs for the opening wicket with Ibrahim Zadran, and he also had a good partnership with Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Gurbaz’s delight
Gurbaz was delighted to help Afghanistan break their Pakistan hoodoo. He said: “It is a very special moment for us. We have been working hard for this for a long time, and it is finally paying off.”
Gurbaz also praised his teammates for their performance. He said: “We played really well today. Our bowlers bowled really well, and our batsmen batted really well. It was a complete team performance.”
Significance of the victory
Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan is a very significant one. It shows that Afghanistan are a force to be reckoned with in world cricket. It also shows that Afghanistan are capable of beating any team on their day.
This victory will also give Afghanistan a lot of confidence for the rest of the tournament. They are now in a good position to qualify for the semi-finals.
In conclusion:
With a record-breaking victory in the Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan broke the Pakistani hoodoo, much to Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s satisfaction. Gurbaz was one of the stars of the show, scoring a brilliant 94* off 80 balls.
Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan is a very significant one. It shows that Afghanistan are a force to be reckoned with in world cricket. It also shows that Afghanistan are capable of beating any team on their day. This victory will also give Afghanistan a lot of confidence for the rest of the tournament.
Afghanistan fans will be hoping that their team can continue their winning momentum and qualify for the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023.