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Tuesday, Jun 24, 2025
Australia's first double-century maker in ODIs, Maxwell also became the first anywhere to reach 200 during an ODI chase.
Cummins remained unbeaten on 12 from 68 balls but more importantly added 202 for the unbroken eighth wicket partnership with Maxwell.
Afghanistan climbed to fifth in the standings with eight points, behind New Zealand on net run rate.
A 111-run partnership between Shahidi (58 not out) and Azmatullah (73 not out) for the unbroken fourth wicket stand formed the cornerstone of the big win, their third in this tournament.
He will be replaced by fellow pace bowler Dushmantha Chameera.
Shahidi's men went into the match against 1992 winners Pakistan as the tournament's bottom team.
Afghanistan chased down a target of 283 with an over to spare.
Without doubt, India defeating the West Indies in the 1983 final would rank as the biggest ever.
The Black Caps then ran through Afghanistan, who had shocked defending champions England last time out, for just 139 in 34.4 overs.
England crumbled to 215 all out in reply with Harry Brook the only batter to adapt to the conditions with a fighting 66 as spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan took three wickets each.
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