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)

Pakistan, on the other hand, could not show any application with the bat on a difficult pitch. They would be hoping for a better performance in this game. Pakistan does have a young team, and it is a good opportunity for youngsters to show their potential when their team is under pressure. Can they level the series? Or will Rashid Khan and his boys seal the series? Let's find out. Toss and team news to follow shortly...

Hello and a warm welcome to the second T20I of this three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The first game turned out to be in the favor of Afghanistan, as their bowlers put up a great show to restrict Pakistan to a below-par total. Their batters did a good job of chasing it with ease and getting a lead in the series. They would be high on confidence and would look to seal this series now.

... MATCH DAY ...

After a convincing victory in the first T20I of this three-match series,