Pakistan achieved a historic victory in the World Cup by successfully chasing down a challenging 346-run target against Sri Lanka, rewriting the record books and boosting their position on the points table. The outstanding performance of the Pakistani cricket team has garnered praise from commentators, former cricketers, and journalists.
Sanjay Manjrekar, a former Indian player and commentator, described Pakistan’s win as remarkable. He joined many others in applauding the extraordinary performance displayed by the Men in Green.
Shahid Afridi, former Pakistani national team captain, praised the team’s efforts but also suggested that the bowling unit should focus on maintaining a tighter line and length in the upcoming matches.
Mohammad Hafeez, a former all-rounder, showered praise on Mohammad Rizwan for his exceptional batting performance and hailed Abdullah Shafique as a rising star.
Saeed Ajmal, former star spinner, commended Hasan Ali for his spectacular performance, which resulted in four wickets for Pakistan. He also extended his best wishes to the Pakistani team for their upcoming game.
Vikrant Gupta, an Indian journalist, credited Mohammad Rizwan for Pakistan’s victory and expressed his excitement for the upcoming Pakistan-India clash, which promises to be an exciting contest.
Journalist Mazhar Abbas also lauded Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique for their centuries, which played a crucial role in securing the victory against Sri Lanka.
The win against Sri Lanka has not only boosted Pakistan’s confidence but has also set the stage for an exciting and high-profile clash against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Header image: Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan (left) and Iftikhar Ahmed celebrate after winning the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup one-day international (ODI) match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday, October 10th.