Afghanistan beat Pakistan for first time in a T20 match

Updated : Mar 27, 2023 10:03
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PTI

Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in a Twenty20 for the first time on Friday after the latter was restricted to 92-9.

Pakistan, without five rested frontline players including captain Babar Azam, struggled on a slow and low pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium against the Afghans, whose six bowlers shared all nine wickets.

Afghanistan overcame falling to 45-4 in the 10th over to cruise home at 98-4 and win by six wickets with more than two overs to spare.

Mohammad Nabi raised Afghanistan's first victory over Pakistan in five attempts in the past decade with a straight six over long off.

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Rashid KhanAfghanistan CricketMohammad NabiPakistan AfghanistanBabar AzamShadab KhanPakistan Cricket

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