Irfan Pathan celebrates with Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's historic win

The streets of Kabul erupted in joyous celebration on Monday, October 23rd, 2023, as Afghanistan secured a historic victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the ongoing Cricket World Cup. The Afghan cricket team's first-ever One Day International (ODI) win against Pakistan was met with fireworks and throngs of fans taking to the streets in jubilation.

The match, held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, saw Afghanistan complete an impressive eight-wicket victory over Pakistan. The Afghan team chased down Pakistan's score of 282-7 with remarkable ease, thanks to an extraordinary opening stand of 130 off 128 balls by Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Gurbaz scored a swift 65, while Zadran contributed a solid 87, setting the stage for Afghanistan's successful chase.

The victory was particularly sweet as it marked a significant milestone in Afghanistan's cricketing history. It was their first win against Pakistan in an ODI match, a feat that has boosted the morale of the team and its supporters back home.