Afghanistan on Monday confidently pursued a goal of 242 in opposition to Sri Lanka, shedding solely three wickets, marking their first World Cup triumph in opposition to the Islanders.
Shahidi was referring to Afghanistan’s spectacular eight-wicket victory over Babar Azam’s Pakistan facet in Chennai on October 23. In that sport, they efficiently chased a goal of 282, shedding simply two wickets, which served as a major confidence booster for the group.
“Pakistan chase gave us a whole lot of confidence and perception that we are able to chase any type of goal. We began very well in bowling (in opposition to SL) and the chase was very skilled and I’m very completely satisfied about it,” stated Shahidi within the post-match presentation.
The Afghan skipper stated their coach Jonathan Trott modified his and the group’s mindset.
“Coaches are at all times optimistic. We labored very laborious earlier than the World Cup. Proper now, all of the teaching and administration workers are working laborious and giving us confidence.
“Earlier than the Pakistan sport, coach’s (Trott) phrases modified my and the group’s mindset lots,” he added.
Shahidi made an unbeaten fifty and shared a 111-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai for the unbroken fourth wicket alliance to take the Afghans residence.
Afghanistan will now face Netherlands on Friday in Lucknow.
