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EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

Kerala skipper and star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shines in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023, delivering strong performances amidst his World Cup absence.

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After missing out on India's World Cup squad, Sanju Samson proves mettle with back-to-back half centuries

Babar Azam faces challenges in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 amidst Pakistan's shaky start. Fans rally behind the top ODI batter after a series of unexpected defeats.

Pakistan's Babar Azam with former Pakistan chairman Ramiz Raja.

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'Heard Babar Azam cried after Afghanistan defeat': Mohammad Yousuf sympathises with Pakistan skipper, says 'not only his fault'

Babar Azam-led Pakistan's chances of reaching the World Cup 2023 semi-finals are in jeopardy after their historic loss to Hashmatullah Shahidi's Afghanistan.

Babar Azam and co. after losing to Afghanistan in World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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Only a miracle in World Cup can save Babar Azam's captaincy now? 4 candidates shortlisted including former captain: Report

Iftikhar Ahmed contributed with a 27-ball 40 but failed to pick up a wicket in the five overs he bowled as Pakistan lost to Afghanistan by eight wickets

Iftikhar Ahmed during a practice session with Zaman Khan (Getty Images)

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Iftikhar Ahmed blames ineffective spinners, batting unit for Pakistan's loss to Afghanistan, says 'Frankly speaking...'

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How Afghanistan celebrated their historic World Cup win against Pakistan?| Sports Today

Shoaib Akhtar criticises Pakistan's World Cup 2023 performance after their loss to Afghanistan, highlighting concerns over mediocrity in team decisions.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam leads his team off the pitch. (Getty Images)

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'Keep bringing mediocre and average people': Shoaib Akhtar's slams PCB for making same mistakes after another Pakistan loss

Former cricketers Aakash Chopra and Virender Sehwag criticise Pakistan's World Cup 2023 performance, questioning the use of Naseem Shah's absence as an excuse.

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Pakistan making 'lame excuses for defeats': Virender Sehwag slams Babar Azam for blaming loss on Naseem Shah's absence

Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, remains hopeful for the World Cup 2023, despite their recent loss to Afghanistan, and emphasises the importance of a balanced team performance.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during the match against Afghanistan. (Getty Images)

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Will Babar Azam leave Pakistan's captaincy? He gives blunt answer after crushing loss to Afghanistan

In a display of true cricketing spirit, Pakistan's Babar Azam gifts his bat to Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz, celebrating the latter's World Cup 2023 heroics.

Pakistan's Babar Azam with Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz after their World Cup match.

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PAK vs AFG: After losing to Afghanistan, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam 'surrenders' bat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz; see video here

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Pakistan vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

PAK vs AFG, Match 22, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 23 October 2023 - Info

EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Mon 23 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023 On Oct 06

PAK
115 (18.0 ov)

AFG
116/6 (17.5 ov)

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 4 wickets

Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Aug 26

AFG
209 (48.4 ov)

PAK
268/8 (50.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs

Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Aug 24

AFG
300/5 (50.0 ov)

PAK
302/9 (49.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 1 wicket

Umpires

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

After missing out on India's World Cup squad, Sanju Samson proves mettle with back-to-back half centuries

'Heard Babar Azam cried after Afghanistan defeat': Mohammad Yousuf sympathises with Pakistan skipper, says 'not only his fault'

Only a miracle in World Cup can save Babar Azam's captaincy now? 4 candidates shortlisted including former captain: Report

Iftikhar Ahmed blames ineffective spinners, batting unit for Pakistan's loss to Afghanistan, says 'Frankly speaking...'

How Afghanistan celebrated their historic World Cup win against Pakistan?| Sports Today

'Keep bringing mediocre and average people': Shoaib Akhtar's slams PCB for making same mistakes after another Pakistan loss

Pakistan making 'lame excuses for defeats': Virender Sehwag slams Babar Azam for blaming loss on Naseem Shah's absence

Will Babar Azam leave Pakistan's captaincy? He gives blunt answer after crushing loss to Afghanistan

PAK vs AFG: After losing to Afghanistan, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam 'surrenders' bat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz; see video here

Pakistan vs Afghanistan Full Scorecard

PAK vs AFG, Match 22, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, 23 October 2023 - Info

EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Mon 23 October, 14:00:00 IST

Pakistan, who chose to bat

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023 On Oct 06

PAK115 (18.0 ov)

AFG116/6 (17.5 ov)

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 4 wickets

Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Aug 26

AFG209 (48.4 ov)

PAK268/8 (50.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 59 runs

Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 3 ODI Series, 2023 On Aug 24

AFG300/5 (50.0 ov)

PAK302/9 (49.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Afghanistan by 1 wicket

Umpires

UmpirePaul Reiffel (AUS), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

RefereeSir Richie Richardson (WI)

News updates

EXPLAINED Qualification Scenario for Pakistan and Afghanistan in the World Cup | Sports Today

After missing out on India's World Cup squad, Sanju Samson proves mettle with back-to-back half centuries

'Heard Babar Azam cried after Afghanistan defeat': Mohammad Yousuf sympathises with Pakistan skipper, says 'not only his fault'

Only a miracle in World Cup can save Babar Azam's captaincy now? 4 candidates shortlisted including former captain: Report

Iftikhar Ahmed blames ineffective spinners, batting unit for Pakistan's loss to Afghanistan, says 'Frankly speaking...'

How Afghanistan celebrated their historic World Cup win against Pakistan?| Sports Today

'Keep bringing mediocre and average people': Shoaib Akhtar's slams PCB for making same mistakes after another Pakistan loss

Pakistan making 'lame excuses for defeats': Virender Sehwag slams Babar Azam for blaming loss on Naseem Shah's absence

Will Babar Azam leave Pakistan's captaincy? He gives blunt answer after crushing loss to Afghanistan

PAK vs AFG: After losing to Afghanistan, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam 'surrenders' bat to Rahmanullah Gurbaz; see video here

PAK
115 (18.0 ov)

AFG
116/6 (17.5 ov)

AFG
209 (48.4 ov)

PAK
268/8 (50.0 ov)

AFG
300/5 (50.0 ov)

PAK
302/9 (49.5 ov)

Umpire
Paul Reiffel (AUS), Rod Tucker (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)

Referee
Sir Richie Richardson (WI)