The rivalry between Afghanistan and Pakistan always been center of attraction, this time
Sharjah again witnessed a thrilling match as Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by 18 runs in a high voltage match.The win not only added a gem in their cricket history but also highlighted their short format dominance in international cricket.
A Strong Start by Afghanistan
Afghanistan opted to bat first after winning the toss.Their opening batsmen started playing well with smartness.The opening batsmen gave a steady start and added valuable runs on the board.The middle order plated well, rotating strikes and hitting boundaries on crucial times. Despite early fall of wickets Afghanistan manages to set a respectable total.
While chasing the target, Pakistan opening batsmen played carefully and lost early wickets which put them under pressure. Some batters tried to hold the innings but Afghanistan’s clever bowling attack,particularly spinners broke their backbone.Wickets kept falling at regular interval.Despite fighting back,Pakistan fell short by 18 runs.
Team Performances
Afghanistan’s win was mainly built on teamwork.Their openers gave a solid start to the team but the highlight was their middle over batting where they showed calm composure.a well times half century from both the batsmen put the team ahead.On the other side,bowling stole the whole show.They not only stopped the leaking runs but also took consecutive wickets.
For Pakistan,Their bowler restricted Afghanistan in the death overs by going beyond their reach.Apart from some players’ efforts Pakistan team failed to dominate over the bowling attack.
Impact On Cricket
This is a huge win for Afghanistan cricket,Defeating a strong team like Pakistan not only boosted their confidence but also made them strong to play in international cricket.Many of supporters of Afghanistan celebrated this win with loud cheers.
Conclusion
Afghanistan’s 18 run win over a strong lineup team,Pakistan in Sharjah is a statement.It shows the hard work of their team effort and their dedication to win.Afghanistan is setting their place by winning against the strong team and proving that they can win big titles too.