Pakistan vs Afghanistan, World Cup 2023: In 2023, the Pakistan cricket team was widely mocked for not hitting a six in the powerplay of the ODI format. As the year 2023 comes to an end, does Pakistan understand its true meaning? Some fans and former cricketers also criticized Babar Azam’s team. Pakistan team has now defamed itself. Pakistan have hit 1168 sixes in Powerplay in ODIs. Opener Abdullah Shafiq hit two sixes in the powerplay during the Pakistan vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 match on Monday.
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium. Shafiq hit a four on the second ball of the fifth over bowled by Naveen-ul-Haq and a six on the third ball. This was Pakistan’s first six in the Powerplay this year. After that, Shafiq hit a six on the second ball of the eighth over. This over was bowled by Mujeeb-ur-Rahman. Notably, till 2023, the Indian team holds the top position in terms of hitting the most sixes in the Powerplay. India has hit 46 sixes.
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Teams with most sixes in ODI Powerplay in 2023
46 – India
34 – Australia
19 – South Africa
16 – England
14 – Sri Lanka
11 – India except Rohit
11 – Netherlands
10 – Bangladesh
10 – New Zealand
9 – Afghanistan
2- Pakistan
Talking about the match, Shafiq gave Pakistan a strong start. He added 56 runs for the first wicket with Imam-ul-Haq. Imam’s innings ended in the 11th over. He was caught by Azmatullah Umarzai in the hands of Navin-ul-Haq. Shafiq shared a partnership of 54 runs with captain Babar Azam for the second wicket. This partnership was broken by Noor Ahmed by dismissing Shafiq in 23 overs. He was bowled (LBW). Shafiq scored 58 runs off 75 balls with the help of 5 fours and 2 sixes. This is his third ODI century.
Imam-ul-Haq made a big statement on why Pakistan are not hitting sixes in the power play
Pakistan cricket team led by Babar Azam has lost their last two matches one-sidedly. India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in Ahmedabad, while Australia defeated Pakistan by 62 runs in Bangalore. After that, there is heavy criticism on Pakistan. There was constant criticism that it was very unfortunate that Pakistani players could not hit sixes. Imam-ul-Haq gives a funny reason why Pakistani players can’t do it. “To hit more sixes, we all need to start eating more protein instead of carbs,” he said.
