Afghanistan bowlers wreaked havoc to restrict Pakistan to a meagre 92/9 before Mohammad Nabi’s sensible 38-run knock powered the hosts to their maiden victory over Pakistan in the first T20I here at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Set to chase a modest 93, Afghanistan comfortably sailed over in the 18th over with six wickets to spare, thanks to Nabi’s unbeaten 38.
Earlier, the openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran started off well for Afghanistan in the run chase as the pair raised 23 runs in just four overs.
Making his debut, Ihsanullah wasted no time in announcing himself on the international level as the Pakistan Super League (PSL) bowling sensation struck on the first delivery of his international career to remove Zadran on nine.
The young pacer then struck again on the third delivery of his career as Gulbadin Naib fell for a two-ball duck.
