In a thrilling clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, October 15, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan expressed deep gratitude for the massive support their team received in their remarkable victory over the defending champions England. The atmosphere was electric, strengthening their resolve on the grand stage of the 2023 World Cup.
Afghanistan’s historic win against England
The battle between David and Goliath showed the essence of cricket – skill, grit and determination. Often considered the underdogs, Afghanistan proved their mettle with an exceptional performance against the mighty 2019 champions England. Their journey to a further 285 was propelled by the brilliance of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, whose brilliant 80 followed by Ikram Alikhil’s crucial 50 laid the foundation for their victory.
Afghanistan bowling performance
Fazalhaq Farooqi gave Afghanistan their first breakthrough as he removed Jonny Bairstow and after that bowlers kept the pressure on the English batters. 22-year-old, Mujib Ur Rahman, who played 28 runs knock from bat, shone up with the ball as well. The young off-break bowler picked up 3 wickets as he cleaned up Joe Root and half-centurion Harry Broke.
Rashid Khan skillful bowling
Rashid Khan showcased his brilliance at a crucial juncture for Afghanistan, leaving a lasting impact on the game against England. The trio of Afghanistan spinners orchestrated a masterful display, effectively stifling the run flow and applying immense pressure on the English batsmen. In a pivotal moment, Naveen-ul-Haq delivered a remarkable ball to dismiss the English captain, Jos Buttler, at an economical cost, illustrating the artistry of their bowling attack.
Crowd love Afghanistan victory
As Afghanistan edged closer to a memorable victory, the atmosphere in the stadium began to shift in their favor. The crowd’s allegiance was palpably shifting, and the enthusiastic support from the fans propelled Afghanistan with renewed energy. Amidst the neutral backdrop of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the few Afghan supporters in attendance added an electrifying vibe, passionately rallying behind their team.
Rashid Khan thanks for crowd love
Rashid Khan thanked Delhi’s crowd for showering their support to his team. “Delhi sach mein dil walon ki hai,” Rashid Khan wrote on his X handle (Twitter).
“A huge thank you to all the fans at the stadium who supported us and kept us going throughout the game And to all our supporters around the world, thank you for your love,” he added.
Delhi sach mein dil walon ki hai 🙌
A huge thank you to all the fans at the stadium who supported us and kept us going through out the game 🙏
And to all our supporters around the 🌍 thank you for your love 💙
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) October 16, 2023
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was rightfully crowned the Player of the Match, a fitting recognition for his exceptional performance that tilted the scales in Afghanistan’s favor.
It was just their second victory in the grand stage of the World Cup, and their first since 2015. With this win, they propelled themselves to a notable 2 victories out of 18 matches in their World Cup tournament history.
तमाम खबरों के लिए हमें Facebook पर लाइक करें Twitter , Kooapp और YouTube पर फॉलो करें। Vidhan News पर विस्तार से पढ़ें ताजा-तरीन खबर।
