Afghanistan’s historic win at the 2023 World Cup is the highest successful run chase recorded against Pakistan at the World Cup.
The team chased down a target with eight wickets in hand after restricting Pakistan to 282/7 in its 50 overs. This was also Afghanistan’s first ever ODI win over Pakistan after eight attempts.
The previous record was held by India when it overhauled a 274-run target with six wickets remaining and 26 balls to spare during the 2003 World Cup in South Africa.
Interestingly, only eight 200-plus scores have been chased down against Pakistan in the 48-year-long history of the quadrennial event.
Top five highest successful run-chases against Pakistan in World Cup cricket
| Score | Overs | Team | Year | Venue |
| 286/2 | 49.0 | Afghanistan | 2023 | Chennai |
| 276/4 | 45.4 | India | 2003 | Centurion |
| 267/9 | 59.4 | West Indies | 1975 | Birmingham |
| 243/5 | 44.2 | South Africa | 1996 | Karachi |
| 233/3 | 57.2 | England | 1983 | Manchester |
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