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Shoaib Akhtar, Ex Afghanistan Cricket Chief's Twitter Spat Over Unruly Fans

Pakistan and Afghanistan played out a nail-biting thriller on Wednesday at Sharjah in the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup. Naseem Shah hit back-to-back sixes of the first two balls of the final over as Pakistan sealed a one-wicket win to assure themselves a place in the final alongside Sri Lanka. However, after the match came to an end, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium was witness to unsavoury scenes as Afghanistan fans, clearly disappointed with the loss, were seen breaking chairs and assaulting Pakistan fans.

Pakistan "Good Not But Not A Champion Team": Shadab Khan

Vice-captain Shadab Khan says that Pakistan are "good but not a champion team" and must handle pressure better after battling into Sunday's Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. Pakistan needed Naseem Shah to get them over the line against Afghanistan on Wednesday as the tailender and fast bowler hit two successive sixes at the start of the 20th over. Chasing 130 for victory, Pakistan kept losing wickets including Shadab for 36 to slip to 118-9 before Naseem's brilliance sealed a thrilling one-wicket win with four balls to spare in Sharjah.

Watch: Angry Afghanistan Fans Throw Chairs At Pakistan Fans After Asia Cup Loss

The Asia Cup Super 4 match between Afghanistan and Pakistan will always be remembered as one of the most thrilling T20 matches ever played. The contest had its ebbs and flows and in the end, it was Pakistan that prevailed by one wicket. Pacer Naseem Shah was the star of the show as he hit the first two balls of the final for sixes, in order to seal a place in the final for his side. However, after the match, some ugly scenes unfolded at the stadium after Afghanistan fans were seen breaking chairs and there was even a tussle between fans supporting Afghanistan and Pakistan.

India vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022, Super 4: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Rohit Sharma-led India will be squaring off against Afghanistan in their final Super 4 clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday at the Dubai International Stadium. Team India are already out of the reckoning for a place in the final and the side would be playing for their pride and they would try to register at least one win in the Super 4 stage. Before this match, India faced defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka and the side have been subjected to criticism for few selection calls like playing Deepak Hooda as a finisher ahead of Dinesh Karthik and Axar Patel. So it will be interesting to see what team combination India goes in with for clash against Afghanistan.

"He's Shouting, Screaming, Looking Uncomfortable": Pakistan Pace Great On Rohit Sharma

India's hopes of qualifying for the Asia Cup final were dashed on Wednesday as Pakistan beat Afghanistan to set up a final clash with Sri Lanka. With two defeats in the Super 4 stage against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India had a forgettable run. After topping their group with two wins from two outings, India just could not rise up to the challenge in the Super 4 stage. While analysing the game between India and Sri Lanka, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar felt that Rohit Sharma looked uncomfortable as captain, and was seen shouting and screaming during the defeat to the Islanders.

Watch: Pakistan's Asif Ali Almost Hits Afghanistan Bowler in Fit Of Rage During Asia Cup Super 4 Clash

Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup final after beating Afghanistan by one wicket in a thrilling game at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 130, Pakistan needed 11 runs off the final over, with tail-enders Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain in the middle. While it seemed that Afghanistan might edge out Pakistan, Naseem had other ideas. The pacer hit two sixes off the first two balls of Fazalhaq Farooqi, sending the Pakistan dressing room into a frenzy.

Naseem Shah's Two Sixes Crush India's Hopes, Pakistan Beat Afghanistan By 1 Wicket

Right-arm pacer Naseem Shah struck two telling sixes in the final over as Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by one wicket in a tense Asia Cup Super 4 match to throw India out of the tournament in Sharjah on Wednesday. Afghanistan were firmly in control of the match till the last over, reducing Pakistan to 118 for nine. But, Naseem had other plans as he hit Fazalhaq Farooqi for two consecutive sixes to send both Afghanistan and India out of reckoning for a final berth. With two wins from as many games, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have sealed their places in the final of the tournament to be held on Sunday. India and Afghanistan will lock horns in their final Super 4 match on Thursday, which has been rendered inconsequential.

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul Flops Again, Fans Share Disappointment On Twitter

India batter KL Rahul had another disappointing day with the bat during the Super 4 Asia Cup clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, at Dubai International Stadium. The opener once again failed to register a big score as he was dismissed LBW by Maheesh Theekshana in the second over of the innings, with team's score at 11/1. Rahul, whose form has been a major topic of concern for some time, failed to answer his critics yet again.

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Shoaib Akhtar, Ex Afghanistan Cricket Chief's Twitter Spat Over Unruly Fans

Pakistan "Good Not But Not A Champion Team": Shadab Khan

Watch: Angry Afghanistan Fans Throw Chairs At Pakistan Fans After Asia Cup Loss

India vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022, Super 4: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

"He's Shouting, Screaming, Looking Uncomfortable": Pakistan Pace Great On Rohit Sharma

Watch: Pakistan's Asif Ali Almost Hits Afghanistan Bowler in Fit Of Rage During Asia Cup Super 4 Clash

Naseem Shah's Two Sixes Crush India's Hopes, Pakistan Beat Afghanistan By 1 Wicket

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul Flops Again, Fans Share Disappointment On Twitter