Cricket fans around the world were treated to an unforgettable moment during the 39th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between Australia and Afghanistan. The thrilling encounter witnessed Ibrahim Zadran scripting history and becoming the first Afghan batter to score a century in the World Cup event. His remarkable performance not only left the cricketing world in awe of his talent and resilience but also powered Afghanistan to their highest total in the ODI World Cup.
Ibrahim’s century was a testament to his class and determination. What made it even more special was that it came in tough conditions, facing the formidable Australian bowling attack. The young batter exhibited a mesmerizing array of shots throughout his innings that had fans and experts alike applauding his skills.
Ibrahim Zadran becomes first Afghan batter to score ton in World Cup history
Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Afghanistan were successful in managing to set a challenging total of 291/5 in their allotted 50 overs. Ibrahim played a pivotal role in the Afghan innings by notching an impressive unbeaten 129 runs. Rahmat Shah also made a contribution of 30 runs from 44 balls, while Rashid Khan added a rapid 35 runs from a mere 18 deliveries. Australia’s standout performer in the match was Josh Hazlewood, who finished with figures of 2/39.
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Records tumble
With his century, Ibrahim etched his name into the record books. He became the fourth youngest player to register an ODI hundred against Australia. Additionally, he now shares the joint second position for the most ODI hundreds for Afghanistan, underlining his importance to the national team. Lastly, Ibrahim also became the fourth youngest player to score an ODI World Cup hundred, marking this moment as a historical milestone in Afghan cricket.
Ibrahim’s stunning century even contributed to Afghanistan setting their highest total in the ODI World Cup. Interestingly, the score also surpassed the highest chased score at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium.
Netizens react
The power of social media came alive as netizens from around the world took to various platforms to express their admiration for Ibrahim’s historic innings. The cricketing community, fans, and experts showered him with praise, celebrating his remarkable achievement.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Brilliant 💯 from Ibrahim zadran. First of afghan to do it in the World Cup 👏 #AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/JkjoTlmZ7i
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 7, 2023
Ibrahim Zadran said, “I met Sachin Tendulkar yesterday and his inputs helped me alot. He played for 24 years, I’m thankful he shared the experience with us”. pic.twitter.com/ZsLc3qmvOz
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 7, 2023
Ibrahim Zadran has achieved a historic milestone as the first Afghan player to record a century in the history of the World Cup. 🇦🇫👏 #AfgvsAus pic.twitter.com/MrD8Ma3cjG
— Habib Khan (@HabibKhanT) November 7, 2023
Rashid Khan, you little devil. Puts his heavy batting potential on show with a whirwind 35*(18). Ibrahim Zadran with a ‘one for the ages’ 129*(143) that’s going to be celebrated for a long time to come. 291 to defend is absolute Afghan zone. GAME WELL & TRULY ON! Let’s goo!!
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) November 7, 2023
Such a special innings .. #CWC2023 https://t.co/McTimUEHpd
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 7, 2023
Ibrahim Zadran – 129* (143).
Rashid Khan – 35* (18).Afghanistan post 291/5 against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium and It is The Highest Score For Afghanistan In World Cups
Game is ON 🥵🔥⚡#AUSvsAFG— VINEETH🦖 (@sololoveee) November 7, 2023
HISTORIC. 🇦🇫
Ibrahim Zadran becomes the first Afghanistan player ever to score a hundred in World Cup history. pic.twitter.com/Sr1jbb2Xnc
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 7, 2023
First ever Afghanistan batter to hit a World Cup Hundred Ibrahim Zadran. Take a bow!
From learning cricket in Pakistan to dominating 5 time Champions Australia.#AUSvsAFG pic.twitter.com/G32OvFZHtU
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) November 7, 2023
Congratulations
Century for Ibrahim Zadran! 💯🔥 It’s first-ever World Cup hundred in Afghanistan cricket history.#CWC23 | #Afghanistan | #AUSvsAFG l #RashidKhan #India 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/DTfHi2fUhT— Arjun Das (AD Arjun) (@adarjun89) November 7, 2023
Wonderful anchor inning from Ibrahim Zadran.💯🙌
Afghanistan can fight at least now and no team has ever chased 285+ at Wankhede. pic.twitter.com/yCXJNmKNLy
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) November 7, 2023
Well played Ibrahim Zadran And what a finish by Rashid Khan…🔥
Ibrahim Zadran – 129* (143).
Rashid Khan – 35* (18).#AUSvsAFG #RashidKhan #AusvAfG #AfgvsAus #AFGvAUS #CWC23 #icccricketworldcup2023 pic.twitter.com/YTvz9NfPaP
— Abhi (@Abhi_18__) November 7, 2023
Ibrahim Zadran’s historic ton takes Afghanistan to a total of 291-5 against Australia.pic.twitter.com/2kJRROPdvR
— ︎︎™ 🇮🇳❤️ (@MSDianMrigu) November 7, 2023
– Can bowl like muralidharan
– Can bat like Hardik Pandya
– Can play helicopters like Dhoni
– Can field like Jonty Rhodes
– Can Play unarthodox shots like ABDHis name is Rashid Khan pic.twitter.com/FNkR3hZt9q
— ™ (@Itzshreyas07) November 7, 2023
🚨 Rashid Khan to Starc and Aussies bowlers:#AUSvsAFG #RashidKhan pic.twitter.com/k1n9NSmW0p
— Lucifer 45 (@1m_lucifer45) November 7, 2023
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