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"If Pathans And Bengalis...:" 'Happy' Shoaib Akhtar Reacts To Pakistan's T20I Series Loss vs Afghanistan

Afghanistan secured a historic series triumph over Pakistan, beating Shadab Khan & Co. in the first and the second T20I series to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Having sealed the fate of the series with one match to spare, Afghanistan drew plaudits from the entire cricketing fraternity. Even Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar said that he was 'very happy' by Afghanistan's win and backed them to do well at the forthcoming ODI World Cup which is to be held in India.

Video: Unimpressed Fan Body Shames Pakistan Cricketer Azam Khan During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan

The Pakistan cricket team became the first top-6 nation to ever lose an entire T20I series to Afghanistan, hence registering an unwanted record. After winning the first T20i comprehensively, Afghanistan continued their march in the second match, winning the series with one game to spare. Pakistan, who had decided to rest a number of senior players for the series, saw their decision backfire as multiple fringe players failed to make the opportunity count. One of the Pakistan players who left fans disappointed was wicket-keeper batter, Azam Khan.

'Wonderful' Afghanistan Thump Pakistan To Claim Historic T20I Series

Afghanistan overcame late nerves in the closing overs to beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 international on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-game series. Needing 30 off the last three overs, and 22 from the last two, Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi hit a six each off pace bowler Naseem Shah in the penultimate over to reduce the target to five runs. Zadran then hit the winning boundary off Zaman Khan's last over to chase down the 131-run target with one ball to spare.

Latham returns to T20s to captain NZ against Sri Lanka, Pakistan

SYDNEY : Tom Latham will captain an inexperienced New Zealand team in next month's home Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka and the five-match series in Pakistan that follows, returning to the shortest format for the first time in nearly two years.With Kane Williamson and Tim Southee playing in the Indian Premier League and unavailable, the wicketkeeper-batsman will return to the leadership role he held in Bangladesh in 2021.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz starts party as Afghanistan claim first T20I series win over Pakistan

A tour that began with an overriding concern about crowd unrest has quickly turned into a celebration after Afghanistan sealed a first series win over Pakistan in Sharjah.

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Highlights: Afghanistan Register First International Series Win vs Pakistan

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Highlights: Led by a spirited bowling display, Afghanistan stunned Pakistan once again in the second T20I by seven wickets in Sharjah and clinched a first series win over their opponents. Chasing a below-par total of 131, Afghanistan crossed the finishing with seven wickets and one ball to spare. Earlier, top knocks from Imad Wasim and Shadab Khan guided Pakistan to 130 for 6 in 20 overs. Opting to bat, Pakistan faced an early blow after Fazalhaq Farooqi dismissed Saim Ayub for a duck on the second ball of the innings. He then trapped Abdullah Shafique LBW on the very next delivery to take Afghanistan to a dream start. Pakistan kept on losing wickets at regular intervals but imad Wasim's 64 not out off 57 and Shadab's 32 off 25 took them to respectable total. (SCORECARD)

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Rashid Khan And Co. Eye Series Win, Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Leading the three-match T20I series 1-0, Afghanistan will face Pakistan in the second T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The Rashid Khan-led side will be eyeing a series win, while Shadab Khan and Co. will aim to bounce back. Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi guided Afghanistan to a six-wicket win over a new-look Pakistan in the first match. Nabi took 2 for 12 and was ably assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2 for 9) and pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (2 for 13) to restrict Pakistan to 92 for 9 in 20 overs after they won the toss and batted at the same venue. Nabi then kept his cool with a cautious run-a-ball 38 not out and added 53 for the unbroken fifth wicket with Najibullah Zadran (17 not out) to help Afghanistan overhaul the target in 17.5 overs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Jonny Bairstow ruled out of IPL action with Punjab Kings due to injury

Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of IPL action with the Punjab Kings after he failed to recover from a freak golfing injury.

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"If Pathans And Bengalis...:" 'Happy' Shoaib Akhtar Reacts To Pakistan's T20I Series Loss vs Afghanistan

Video: Unimpressed Fan Body Shames Pakistan Cricketer Azam Khan During 2nd T20I vs Afghanistan

'Wonderful' Afghanistan Thump Pakistan To Claim Historic T20I Series

Latham returns to T20s to captain NZ against Sri Lanka, Pakistan

Rahmanullah Gurbaz starts party as Afghanistan claim first T20I series win over Pakistan

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Highlights: Afghanistan Register First International Series Win vs Pakistan

Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Rashid Khan And Co. Eye Series Win, Pakistan Aim To Bounce Back

Jonny Bairstow ruled out of IPL action with Punjab Kings due to injury