In a stunning turn of events, Afghanistan handed Pakistan their third consecutive loss in the World Cup 2023 with an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Chasing a target of 283, Afghanistan's stellar batting display led by Rahmanullah Gurbaz (65), Ibrahim Zadran (87), and Rahmat Shah (77) paved the way for their historic win over Pakistan, marking their first-ever victory against their rivals in ODIs. This triumph not only revived Afghanistan's World Cup campaign but also highlighted their growing prowess on the international stage.