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Afghanistan will now prepare to face the 5-time champions, Australia. The two teams are scheduled to clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, November 7.

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Watch: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan's dance delights fans once again after Afghanistan's victory; video viral

Afghanistan left behind Pakistan in the World Cup 2023's points table with resounding seven-wicket victory over Netherlands on November 3, Friday.

Hashmatullah Shahidi of Afghanistan celebrates following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Netherlands and Afghanistan at BRSABVE Cricket Stadium on November 03, 2023 in Lucknow, India. (Getty)

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'We feel their pain': Captain Hashmatullah dedicates Afghanistan's stunning to Afghan refugees sent back by Pakistan

Afghanistan bullied Netherlands by seven wickets in their World Cup clash in Lucknow's Ekana stadium to leave behind Pakistan in the points table.

Rahmat Shah of Afghanistan celebrates his half century with teammate Hashmatullah Shahidi during their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 against Netherlands at BRSABVE Cricket Stadium on November 03, 2023 in Lucknow, India. (Getty)

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Afghanistan ride on troika of Nabi, Rahmat, Hashmatullah to obliterate Netherlands, dent Pakistan's semis hopes

In the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, the Netherlands and Afghanistan, two underdogs exceeding expectations, will compete at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Friday, November 4.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi with Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards.

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NED vs AFG: Afghanistan pacer misses 'home game' as World Cup underdogs play four spinners; check playing XIs here

Afghanistan cricket team excels in ODI World Cup 2023, aiming for a semi-final spot with three crucial matches, including one against the Netherlands.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Netherlands captain Scott Edwards. (PC: Getty)

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AFG vs NED, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan seek NRR improvement against Netherlands in spin-friendly Lucknow

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Netherlands vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

NED vs AFG, Match 34, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 03 November 2023 - Info

Watch: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan's dance delights fans once again after Afghanistan's victory; video viral

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 3 November, 14:00:00 IST

Netherlands, who chose to bat

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 3 Matches )

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 25

AFG
254/5 (50.0 ov)

NED
179 (42.4 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 75 runs

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 23

AFG
237/6 (50.0 ov)

NED
189 (47.4 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 48 runs

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 21

AFG
222/8 (50.0 ov)

NED
186 (48.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 36 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Watch: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan's dance delights fans once again after Afghanistan's victory; video viral

'We feel their pain': Captain Hashmatullah dedicates Afghanistan's stunning to Afghan refugees sent back by Pakistan

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NED vs AFG: Afghanistan pacer misses 'home game' as World Cup underdogs play four spinners; check playing XIs here

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Netherlands vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

NED vs AFG, Match 34, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 03 November 2023 - Info

Watch: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan's dance delights fans once again after Afghanistan's victory; video viral

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 3 November, 14:00:00 IST

Netherlands, who chose to bat

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 3 Matches )

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 25

AFG254/5 (50.0 ov)

NED179 (42.4 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 75 runs

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 23

AFG237/6 (50.0 ov)

NED189 (47.4 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 48 runs

Afghanistan and Netherlands in Qatar, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Jan 21

AFG222/8 (50.0 ov)

NED186 (48.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 36 runs

Umpires

UmpireNitin Menon (IND), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Watch: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan's dance delights fans once again after Afghanistan's victory; video viral

'We feel their pain': Captain Hashmatullah dedicates Afghanistan's stunning to Afghan refugees sent back by Pakistan

Afghanistan ride on troika of Nabi, Rahmat, Hashmatullah to obliterate Netherlands, dent Pakistan's semis hopes

NED vs AFG: Afghanistan pacer misses 'home game' as World Cup underdogs play four spinners; check playing XIs here

AFG vs NED, World Cup 2023: Afghanistan seek NRR improvement against Netherlands in spin-friendly Lucknow

AFG
254/5 (50.0 ov)

NED
179 (42.4 ov)

AFG
237/6 (50.0 ov)

NED
189 (47.4 ov)

AFG
222/8 (50.0 ov)

NED
186 (48.0 ov)

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Michael Gough (ENG)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)