It took a gritty batting efficiency from Rahmanullah Gurbaz to information Afghanistan to an excellent seven-wicket win over Pakistan within the second T20I encounter in Sharjah on Sunday. Gurbaz saved his calm to attain 44 off 49 deliveries to make sure the victory for his facet however his innings was not with out thrilling photographs. The right-hander focused quick bowler Naseem Shah within the very first over of the Afghanistan innings and slammed him for a large six over long-off. The ball sailed over the roof of the stadium and the commentators confirmed that it travelled an enormous 98 meters. The commentators have been left completely shocked by the space of the six and the cheer from the gang was sufficient to point out their pleasure.

𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 🚀

What a begin for Afghanistan within the 2nd inning #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvPAK | #LobaBaRangRawri pic.twitter.com/Qw1E6970Bt

— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) March 26, 2023

Afghanistan overcame late nerves within the closing overs to beat Pakistan by seven wickets within the second Twenty20 worldwide on Sunday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead within the three-game sequence.

Needing 30 off the final three overs, and 22 from the final two, Najibullah Zadran and Mohammad Nabi hit a six every off tempo bowler Naseem Shah within the penultimate over to cut back the goal to 5 runs.

Zadran then hit the profitable boundary off Zaman Khan‘s final over to chase down the 131-run goal with one ball to spare.

“It’s a great honour and pleasure to lead this wonderful team,” stated Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan.

“It was a great effort with the ball, and then we took it deep and finished it.”

He added: “I think 130 was a good total. We tried our best to take it deep and finish it. Our strategy was to go out there and make sure you take responsibility. We have players to finish it like Nabi and Najib.”

Pakistan’s 130-6 in 20 overs was constructed round a sedate 57-ball 64 not out by all-rounder Imad Wasim — his maiden T20I half century.

This was Afghanistan’s first bilateral T20I sequence in opposition to any of the highest six groups — India, England, Pakistan, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

They have beforehand received a T20I sequence every in opposition to the West Indies and Bangladesh and 5 in 5 in opposition to Zimbabwe.

(With AFP inputs)