Afghanistan continued their remarkable journey in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 by pulling off an impressive victory over the 1996 champions Sri Lanka by seven wickets. The foundation for this triumph was laid by Afghanistan's bowlers, who managed to dismiss Sri Lanka for a below-par 241 in 49.3 overs. During the chase, three of Afghanistan's top five batsmen, including Shahidi, contributed with half-centuries in a clinical manner, securing the win in 45.2 overs and elevating Afghanistan to the fifth spot on the points table.