PAK vs AFG Tri-Nation Series Highlights: Afghanistan Defeat Pakistan By 18 Runs In UAE

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PAK vs AFG Tri-Nation Series: Afghanistan clinched an 18-run win over Pakistan in the fourth T20I of the Tri-Nation Series. Half-centuries from Sediqullah Atal (64) and Ibrahim Zadran (65) lifted them to 169, while Faheem Ashraf picked up four wickets for Pakistan.

In response, Pakistan started well but lost their way in the middle overs, finishing at 151/9. Haris Rauf's late 34 wasn't enough as Afghanistan's bowlers-Farooqi, Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Nabi, and Noor Ahmad-shared two wickets each to seal the victory.

AS IT HAPPENED- Highlights

12:14 AM IST: That's it! Afghanistan win! They win by 18 runs. Haris Rauf's late blitz of 34 off 16, ignited hope but the target was too much for the Pakistanis to chase it down.

23:58 PM IST: Afghanistan are on the verge of victory as Pakistan have lost 9 wickets now! PAK are now at 111/9 (17) and the Men in Green need 59 runs in the last 18 balls.

23:50 PM IST: Afghanistan keep on tormenting Pakistan! It's 8 down now and 67 runs still needed in the last 28 balls to win. Rashid Khan has joined the party and picked up a brace of wickets. It looks like, it's all but over for the Men in Green.

23:34 PM IST: Pakistan are in huge trouble now! They have lost half their side and still 84 runs needed in the last 8 overs. The Men in Green are now at 86/6 (12). Farooqi and Nabi have picked up two wickets each till now.

23:16 PM IST: Pakistan have lost two key men in the run-chase in Fakhar Zaman and Salman Ali Agha. Fazalhaq Farooqi is getting involved in the thick of actions once again. Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Nawaz are now at the crease for the chasing side. PAK need 95 runs to win.

10:57 PM IST: Pakistan have lost their second wicket in Sahibzada Farhan as the Men in Green are now at 37/2 after 5 overs of play. Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman are now at the crease. PAK need 127 runs to win.

10:41 PM IST: Pakistan are now at 18/1 after 2 overs of play. Saim Ayub was the last man to depart. Fazalhaq Farooqi got the breakthrough. Pakistan now need 152 runs to win.

10:16 PM IST: Afghanistan finally finish on 169/5 after 20 overs of play, setting a competitive target for the Pakistanis.

10:10 PM IST: Both Atal and Zadran departed after scoring half-centuries.

9:36 PM IST: Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran lead charge for Afghanistan after the dismissal of Rahmunllah Gurbaz early in the innings.

8:30 PM IST: Afghanistan have won the toss and opted to bat first.