NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket team was left visibly shaken after an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan in a stunning turn of events at the ongoing ICC World Cup on Monday. This defeat has put Pakistan's semi-finals aspirations in jeopardy, as Afghanistan clinched their first-ever one-day victory over Pakistan in eight attempts.
Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz were the heroes of the day for Afghanistan, with Zadran's brilliant 113-ball 87 and Gurbaz's swift 53-ball 65, setting a strong foundation with a 130-run partnership for the first wicket. Rahmat Shah's unbeaten 84-ball 77 and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi's 48 not out sealed the deal against a lacklustre Pakistan side.