‘Two Surprises in Two Days’: Islamabad United Savages India after Afghanistan’s Win Over England

In a surprising twist of events at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan clinched a remarkable 69-run victory over England during the 13th match in Delhi. This remarkable win marked Afghanistan’s second-ever triumph in the history of the ODI World Cup, with their first victory dating back to their win over Scotland in the 2015 World Cup. The Afghan team displayed exceptional skills and unwavering resilience, restricting England to just 186 runs in their pursuit of a 256-run target. This win underscored the intense competitiveness of the World Cup, highlighting how even less-favored teams have the potential to upset the odds on any given day.

During the excitement of the World Cup, Islamabad United, a prominent franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), engaged in playful banter with India following India’s recent victory over Pakistan in Ahmedabad. The franchise’s light-hearted social media post humorously referred to two consecutive “upsets.” This playful banter was warmly embraced by many Pakistanis, adding a touch of friendly rivalry to the cricketing ambiance.

India’s performance in the ICC World Cup 2023 kept on sparkling, securing an ordering seven-wicket victory over Pakistan. Once again, Rohit Sharma emerged as the star player, displaying his exceptional batting skills with an impressive 86-run innings from 63 deliveries, which included 12 boundaries. Shreyas Iyer’s contributions as the second-highest scorer further solidified India’s win.

This victory extended India’s impressive record against Pakistan in World Cup matches, marking their eighth consecutive win over their arch-rivals. The result also improved India’s net run rate (NRR), positioning them favorably in the tournament. The World Cup 2023 promises more exciting matches and serious contentions as teams vie for cricketing glory.

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