AFG vs PAK: Afghanistan registers its highest successful run-chase in ODIs after beating Pakistan in ICC World Cup 2023 match

Afghanistan’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup in India was its highest successful run chase in ODI cricket.

Published : Oct 23, 2023 22:30 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

Afghanistan players celebrate after beating Pakistan.
Afghanistan players celebrate after beating Pakistan. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam/The Hindu
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Afghanistan players celebrate after beating Pakistan. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam/The Hindu

Afghanistan’s eight-wicket win over Pakistan in a 2023 ODI World Cup match in Chennai was its highest successful run-chase in ODI cricket.

Afghanistan restricted Pakistan to 282 for seven in 50 overs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium before winning with eight wickets in hand and an over to spare.

Afghanistan’s win also marked the highest successful run-chase against Pakistan at the ODI World Cup, going past India’s 274-run chase at Centurion during the 2003 World Cup.

Top five highest successful run-chases for Afghanistan in ODI cricket

Score Overs Opposition Year Venue
282/7 49.0 Pakistan 2023 Chennai
276/8 49.4 UAE 2014 Dubai
269/3 44.5 Scotland 2019 Edinburgh
269/4 46.5 Sri Lanka 2023 Hambantota
264/8 49.4 Zimbabwe 2014 Bulawayo
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