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Afghanistan’s star cricketer Rashid Khan extended his heartfelt thanks to the passionate Delhi crowd after a monumental victory against England in Match 13 of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Afghanistan created history on Sunday by clinching a remarkable win against the defending champions, England. The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed an enthralling contest that will be etched in the annals of Afghanistan cricket.
Afghanistan, who were put in to bat, showcased exceptional skills with the bat. Opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz‘s sensational knock of 80, along with a solid half-century from Ikram Alikhil, propelled Afghanistan to a competitive total of 284.
Delhi’s unwavering support
In the second innings, the Afghanistan bowlers demonstrated their prowess, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi, who dismissed Jonny Bairstow. The spin sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who had earlier contributed with a crucial 28 runs, was instrumental in dismantling England’s batting line-up, taking the vital wickets of Joe Root and half-centurion Harry Brook. Rashid, too, found his form, contributing to the team’s spin mastery.
As Afghanistan inched closer to their historic win, the support from the enthusiastic crowd in Delhi became palpable. The Arun Jaitley Stadium was adorned for this neutral clash, with a significant number of Afghan fans filling the stands.
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Rashid Khan’s gratitude
Following the sensational victory, Rashid took to social media to express his deep gratitude towards the fans who supported Afghanistan in Delhi. He also extended his thanks to supporters worldwide.
In a tweet, Rashid remarked, “Delhi sach mein dil walon ki hai. A huge thank you to all the fans at the stadium who supported us and kept us going throughout the game. And to all our supporters around the world, thank you for your love.”
Delhi sach mein dil walon ki hai 🙌
A huge thank you to all the fans at the stadium who supported us and kept us going through out the game 🙏
And to all our supporters around the 🌍 thank you for your love 💙
— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) October 16, 2023
This victory marks a significant moment in Afghanistan’s cricket history, and it was the fervent support of the Delhi crowd that added to the jubilation. Rashid’s expression of gratitude reflects the deep connection between the team and their ardent supporters.
