Irfan Pathan’s dance celebrations have become synonymous with Afghanistan’s triumphant performances in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. After delighting fans with his energetic dance alongside Rashid Khan and Harbhajan Singh, Pathan continued this joyous tradition as Afghanistan secured their third consecutive win, this time against the Netherlands.
Afghanistan’s Convincing Win Over Netherlands
In the recent encounter, Netherlands’ captain Scott Edwards opted to bat first in Lucknow. While they enjoyed an early partnership between Max O’Dowd (42) and Colin Ackermann (29), a series of unfortunate run-outs saw the Dutch side collapse to 179 all-out in 46.3 overs. Afghanistan’s bowlers, led by Mohammad Nabi (3/28) and Noor Ahmad (2/28), were pivotal in this downfall.
Afghanistan, demonstrating their prowess in successful chases, swiftly hunted down the 180-run target set by the Netherlands in just 31.3 overs. Rahmat Shah (52) and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (56*) played pivotal roles, each contributing a half-century. The Player-of-the-Match award was bestowed upon Mohammad Nabi for his influential performance.
Pathan’s Praise for Afghanistan’s Batting
Irfan Pathan took to Instagram to praise Afghanistan’s exceptional batting performances in the World Cup, highlighting the shift in the conversation from their bowling to their remarkable display with the bat. Pathan commended the team’s consistent displays and their significant impact on the tournament.
As Irfan Pathan danced, he wrote on Instagram, âThe Afghan teamâs performance in this World Cup has shifted the conversation from their bowling to their remarkable batting. Kudos to them for their consistent displays.â
Afghanistan’s remarkable journey in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 continues to capture the hearts of fans and pundits alike. Irfan Pathan’s joyful dance celebrations reflect the team’s impressive form and the excitement surrounding their performances.
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