Afghanistan roar back to beat Pakistan in UAE tri-series tournament

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Afghanistan’s veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi reached 100 wickets in Twenty20 internationals as he helped his team beat Pakistan by 18 runs in a tri-series match in Sharjah on Tuesday. Pakistan had won the first meeting between the teams in the competition by 31 runs. On Tuesday, Nabi grabbed 2-20 to help restrict Pakistan to 151-9 as they chased 169. Ibrahim Zadran’s 45-ball 65 and Sediqullah Atal’s brisk 64 helped Afghanistan to 169-5 in their 20 overs despite Pakistan paceman Faheem Ashraf’s career best 4-27.

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