Iftimania Arrives At The 2023 World Cup As Iftikhar Ahmed Launches Rashid Khan Into The Stands

Watch: Iftikhar Ahmed went down on one knee and smashed Rashid Khan for a huge six en route to a blistering cameo that helped Pakistan post a formidable total against Afghanistan in the 2023 World Cup game on October 23 (Monday).

Pakistan had stumbled to 206-5 in the 42nd over when Iftikhar walked in to bat with Shadab Khan already at the crease. The big-hitter had not starred in the World Cup with scores of 9, 22*, 4 and 26 in four games, but came to the party against Afghanistan, ending with 40 in 27 balls with the help of four sixes and two fours.

The first maximum came in the 45th over off Rashid, which helped in breaking down the shackles. The full-length ball drifted in, which saw Iftikhar go down on one leg and smack it over cow corner for his first maximum of the game.

He ended with a strike rate of 148.15, stitching together a 73-run stand with Shadab in 7.3 overs. Courtesy of their stand, Pakistan ended with a competitive 282-7 as they look for their third win of the competition.

Watch Iftikhar Ahmed hit a six off Rashid here:

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