World Cup: Irfan Pathan celebrates Afghanistan's victory over Pakistan; dances with Rashid Khan

Afghanistan are proving that they are no more underdogs after recording two wins against Test playing nations in the ongoing World Cup 2023. The win on Monday was also Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in the 50-over format.

Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Afghanistan stunned Pakistan by eight wickets in their league-stage game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan celebrated Afghanistan's victory against one-time ODI World Champions Pakistan in the ongoing World Cup with star spinner Rashid Khan in style.

Afghanistan are proving that they are no more underdogs after recording two wins against Test-playing nations in the ongoing World Cup 2023. The win on Monday was also Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in the 50-over format.

The Afghanistan team was taking a victory lap, and Rashid Khan, a world-class spinner himself, spotted Irfan Pathan, who was engaged in commentary for the host broadcaster. Both cricketers saw each other, shared a warm embrace and danced to celebrate their victory. Irfan Pathan posted a video on Instagram of the wholesome moment and said that he fulfilled Rashid Khan's promise.

Riding on a dazzling all-round performance in the field, Afghanistan stunned Pakistan with a thumping eight-wicket defeat on a sluggish Chepauk surface on Monday. The opening pair of Rahmanilah Gurbaz (65), and Ibrahim Zadran (87), along with Rahmat Shah (77 not out), starred with the bat to help Afghanistan post a win for the ages.

After the mauling against India, Pakistan's bowlers had another forgettable outing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, failing to put any pressure on the Afghan batters. Chasing 283, a challenging total on a Chennai pitch affording uneven bounce, Afghanistan cantered to a win by eight wickets, with an over to spare.

Afghanistan has now got the better of two cricketing powerhouses -- former world champions Pakistan and the defending champions England. The win lifted Afghanistan to sixth on the points table. Meanwhile, Pakistan stayed in fifth position with four points and a net run rate of -0.400. Afghanistan will play Sri Lanka next on October 30 at the high-scoring Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.