Afghanistan were excellent with the ball! It was Fazalhaq Farooqi who ran a havoc over the batters at the start and he got support from the rest of their bowlers. He chipped in with two wickets while Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, and Naveen-ul-Haq had one in their bank. They will be happy with their performance and will be hoping to win this series.

... The Run Chase ...

Right then, Pakistan managed to put up a total of 130 runs and they will look to defend it. For Afghanistan, the onus is on their batters to put up a gritty stand and chase this down. Can they win the series? Or will Pakistan manage to level it? Let's find out together. Chase coming up shortly...

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! RUN OUT! Shadab Khan is run out off the last delivery but Pakistan have managed to get 130 on the board. This one is bowled full and outside off. Khan steers it to backward point and tries to steal a second run. However, the throw is pretty good from Usman Ghani and Rahmanullah Gurbaz whips the bails off as Shadab Khan fails to make his ground even with a big dive.

Well, the struggle with the bat continues for Pakistan. They were under the pump from the word go. They lost two wickets in the very first over. Imad Wasim was the only batter who stood for them, but the non-strikers kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. They moved the gear up at the very end and made their side reach a total of 130 runs.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, On a length and outside off. Khan hoicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! Much-needed boundary this! A full toss outside off. Khan powers it over mid off for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, NO BALL! A fullish delivery on off. Wasim tries to power it away but fails to get any timing. They go off for a run and Naveen-ul-Haq who tries to fire a throw towards the bowler's end off his own bowling, misses. Oh, wait it is a NO BALL as well and we have a free hit coming up now!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, On a length, on off. Khan tries to heave it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards the off side and a single is taken.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! In the gap! A fullish delivery and outside off. Khan goes for a big drive but gets a thick outside edge that goes between the backward point fielder and short third man for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A fullish delivery, around leg. Wasim reverse-paddles it to backward point for a single

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Superb yorker on off at 140.7 kph. Wasim manages to dig it out to long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, A very full delivery, around off. Khan slices it to backward point for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Shortish and outside off. Wasim makes room and slaps it without much timing to covers for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, A full delivery on off. Khan slices it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Back of a length, on leg. Wasim heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, ! Pakistan get a boundary off the first delivery! Short and on leg. Wasim makes room and tries to pull it but gets an inside edge that runs past the stumps towards the fence.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Shadab Khan, ! Fine shot. Full and outside off, Shadab Khan picks it well and slices it past backward point as the ball races away from the fence.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, A full delivery and outside off. Wasim squeezes it to deep point for a couple.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Back of a length, on off. Wasim hammers it to long off for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim,  A fullish delivery and around off. Wasim tries to reverse paddle it but seems to have missed it on the way to the keeper. However, Afghanistan take the DRS for a caught behind but the UltraEdge shows that the ball brushes the pads. So, the original decision of NOT stays.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Shadab Khan, A length delivery on off. Khan heaves it off the inside half of his blade to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, On a length and angling into leg. A cutter too and Wasim pushes it to covers for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Goes full and on off. Wasim backs away and drills it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Shortish again and takes the pace off this time. He follows the batter too as Wasim makes room. He tries to smash it again but misses.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, ! Fifty for Imad Wasim! This has been a brilliant knock from the all-rounder! Short and on off. Wasim makes room and cuts it over deep point for a maximum.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, Hits the hard length, on middle. Khan makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Short again and angling into the body. Wasim only manages to pull it to long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Back of a length and angling around leg. Wasim makes room and tries to pull it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Just a single! A full toss on leg. Wasim makes room and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Another brilliant over!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A slower length delivery on off. Wasim makes room to smash it away but gets no timing.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, Tad shorter and around off. Khan punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, A fullish delivery and outside off. Khan hits it hard to the cover fielder.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, Short and wide outside off. Khan tries to cut it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on middle. Wasim drills it to long on for a single.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it outside off, Imad Wasim guides it to point for a quick single.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan taps it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Bowls it on off, Shadab Khan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. The fielder throws it to the keepers who whips the bails off. The umpire goes upstairs to check. The replay shows that the batter was well in. Safe!

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on middle, Shadab Khan turns it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. This is excellent running between the wickets.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan blocks it to short covers.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Ful and on off, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Lands it down leg, Shadab Khan looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards the on side. They cross.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on leg, Imad Wasim looks to heave it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. They cross.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, A yorker, on leg, Imad Wasim digs it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim eases it to mid off.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, On a length, outside off, Shadab Khan drives it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, Imad Wasim blocks it back.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Slightly shorter and on off, Shadab Khan punches it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Flighted up, on off, Imad Wasim works it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it down leg, Imad Wasim looks to flick itb ut gets rapped on his pads. They collect one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on middle, Imad Wasim blocks it watchfully.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Bowls it on off, it keeps a tad low, Shadab Khan drives it to deep covers for a brace.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Slower one, outside off, Imad Wasim guides it to point for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit would have been close.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Touch fuller and on off, Shadab Khan taps it to extra covers for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Slightly shorter and on off, Shadab Khan punches it to the man at covers.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Good length, angling in, Shadab Khan covers his line and blocks it back.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim turns it to square leg for one.

Shadab Khan walks out to the middle now.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, ! PLUMB! Another one bites the dust. Quicker one, it turns back in, Azam Khan looks to flick it but gets beaten as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Azam Khan looks towards Imad Wasim and decides not to review it. Half of Pakistan's squad is back in the hut now!

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, Imad Wasim turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, A googly, outside off, Azam Khan looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim eases it to covers.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, Some turn and bounce, Azam Khan looks to play at it but edges it to point for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, this is played towards covers for one.

Rashid Khan is back on.

Karim Janat to Azam Khan, On a length and on off, Azam Khan punches it but finds the man at covers.

Drinks break. Afghanistan have been pretty good so far. They bagged three wickets in the Powerplay and have now got a timely wicket just when the partnership was brewing up. Pakistan batters, on the other hand, have once again failed to show application and Azam Khan needs to support Imad Wasim here as he walks out to bat.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, ! TAKEN! Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes high up in the air. Azmatullah Omarzai calls for it and takes an excellent catch diving to his left. Tayyab Tahir makes his way back into the shed.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, Too full and on off, Tayyab Tahir drives it but finds the man at mid off.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim drills it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir punches it to deep extra covers for one.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, On a length, on leg, Imad Wasim tucks it to mid on for one.

Karim Janat is into the attack now.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Too full and on off, Imad Wasim turns it to square leg for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Lands it outside off, Tayyab Tahir guides it to point for one again.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket for one again.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Full and on off, Tayyab Tahir works it to mid-wicket for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim taps it to deep covers for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, ! All the way. A full toss, on off, Imad Wasim moves forward and heaves it over cow corner for a biggie.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Back of a length again, Imad Wasim pulls it to deep mid-wicket for two more.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Slightly shorter one, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket. A slight misfield allows the batters to take one more. Two taken.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, On a length, angling in, Tayyab Tahir pushes it to covers for a quick single. 

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter, down leg, Tayyab Tahir looks to flick it but the ball brushes his thigh and rolls towards the on side. They cross.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim blocks it back.

Rashid Khan to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir works it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on middle, Imad Wasim covers his line and blocks it away.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, outside off, it skids through, Imad Wasim looks to heave it but misses.

Rashid Khan to Tayyab Tahir, Too full and on off, Tayyab Tahir drives it to deep extra covers for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Bowls it down leg, Imad Wasim misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal turned down.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, Lands it outside off, Tayyab Tahir turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Slightly shorter and on off, Imad Wasim gently pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Full and outside off, Imad Wasim drives it but finds Rashid Khan at mid off. Three dots now.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Touch full, around off, Imad Wasim works it to the man at mid on. Dot again.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, On a length, on off, Imad Wasim eases it to short mid-wicket.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Angles it on the pads and Tahir works it straight to the short fine leg fielder.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, WIDE! Bowls it quick and down the leg side. Tahir tries to clip it but misses.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Flatter and quicker on off. Tahir punches it back to the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on middle. Wasim drives it to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, ! Nicely timed again! Fires it full and quick on leg. Wasim flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Fires it quicker on middle. Tahir works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on off. Wasim drills it to long on for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, Short and outside off. Tahir tries to cut it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Bowls it full and on leg. Wasim clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, ! Wasim is off the mark in style! An overpitched delivery, around off. Wasim drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.

Imad Wasim walks in.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mohammad Haris, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Haris perishes in a bid to up the ante! On a length and outside off. Haris throws his bat at it but gets only an outside edge. The keeper, Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes an easy catch and Naveen-ul-Haq strikes in his first over.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mohammad Haris, Bowls it full and outside off. Haris drives it to the cover fielder.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, A fullish delivery on off. Tahir drives it to mid off for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Haris, Goes fuller and around off. Haris drives it to the cover-point fielder.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Haris, On a length, on off. Haris defends it towards the point fielder.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, Risky run! On a length, on middle. Tahir defends it towards the leg side and sets off for a run. Naveen-ul-Haq at mid-wicket runs forward and fires a quick throw at the bowler's end. However, he misses by just an inch and the batters complete a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On a length and outside off. Tahir fends it towards point.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, Keeps it touch short on middle and leg. Tahir tries to pull it but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On the shorter side and outside off. Tahir punches it to backward point.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, Tahir is off the mark as well with a lovely shot! On the shorter side and outside off. Tahir just punches it off the backfoot through covers and gets three before the fielder cuts it off.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, Back of a length, on off. Haris works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Haris is looking in the mood today! Short and off. Haris picks the length quickly and smashes it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, Fraction short on off. Haris tries to pull it but gets a toe-end of his blade.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Back-to-back boundaries now! Shortish and around off. Haris punches it nicely through covers for a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Haris knows only one way to bat and gets off the mark with a boundary! Back of a length, on off. Haris flat-bats it over mid off for a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to share the attack from the other end.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On a length, on off. Tahir blocks it off the front foot. Fazalhaq Farooqi starts off with a double-wicket maiden!

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, A full delivery on middle and leg. Tahir fends it towards the leg side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, No hat-trick! Bowls almost a yorker tailing into middle but Tahir somehow manages to block it.

Tayyab Tahir is the next batter.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Abdullah Shafique, ! LBW! Fazalhaq Farooqi gets two in two and Fazalhaq Farooqi is on a hat-trick! Abdullah Shafique becomes the first player in T20I cricket to get four ducks in a row. This is beautifully bowled, a fullish delivery shaping into middle and leg. Abdullah Shafique tries to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and after a big appeal, the umpire raises his finger. Abdullah Shafique takes the DRS though but the UltraEdge shows no bat and the Ba

Abdullah Shafique walks in.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Saim Ayub, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Rahmanullah Gurbaz with a stunner and Afghanistan have got an early breakthrough! Lands it on a good length, around off. The ball nips away a bit after coming in with the angle and Saim Ayub who tries to defend the ball gets an outside edge. The ball goes left of the keeper and Gurbaz takes a brilliant catch diving to his left. Fazalhaq Farooqi is pumped up!

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Saim Ayub, Starts off with a full delivery on off. Ayub drives it crisply to the mid off fielder.

We are done with the anthems now and are all set to get the action underway in few minutes time. Afghanistan players are out there in the middle. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris are the openers for Pakistan. Fazalhaq Farooqi to start the proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

We are ready for the national anthems now. First up it will be Pakistan's anthem followed by the Afghanistan one. It is a must-win game for Pakistan and we can expect a better performance from them in this game.

Rashid Khan, the skipper of Afghanistan says that they wanted to bowl first. Mentions that Sharjah pitch sometimes look different and behaves differently. Adds that they just want to enjoy their game and the important thing is to adjust to the conditions. Informs that they have one change with Gulbadin Naib missing out and Usman Ghani back in the side.

Shadab Khan, the skipper of Pakistan says that they will bat first. Tells that it is a typical Sharjah pitch and in the last game it was different. Mentions that they are looking forward to this game as the four debutants were bit nervous in the last game. Informs that they have one change with Mohammad Nawaz coming in. Talks about Ihsanullah and says that he has shown his talent in PSL and they are excited about him.

Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani (In place of Gulbadin Naib), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq. 

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz (In place of Faheem Ashraf), Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah.

Afghanistan were excellent with the ball! It was Fazalhaq Farooqi who ran a havoc over the batters at the start and he got support from the rest of their bowlers. He chipped in with two wickets while Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, and Naveen-ul-Haq had one in their bank. They will be happy with their performance and will be hoping to win this series.

... The Run Chase ...

Right then, Pakistan managed to put up a total of 130 runs and they will look to defend it. For Afghanistan, the onus is on their batters to put up a gritty stand and chase this down. Can they win the series? Or will Pakistan manage to level it? Let's find out together. Chase coming up shortly...

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! RUN OUT! Shadab Khan is run out off the last delivery but Pakistan have managed to get 130 on the board. This one is bowled full and outside off. Khan steers it to backward point and tries to steal a second run. However, the throw is pretty good from Usman Ghani and Rahmanullah Gurbaz whips the bails off as Shadab Khan fails to make his ground even with a big dive.

Well, the struggle with the bat continues for Pakistan. They were under the pump from the word go. They lost two wickets in the very first over. Imad Wasim was the only batter who stood for them, but the non-strikers kept on losing wickets at regular intervals. They moved the gear up at the very end and made their side reach a total of 130 runs.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, On a length and outside off. Khan hoicks it to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! Much-needed boundary this! A full toss outside off. Khan powers it over mid off for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, NO BALL! A fullish delivery on off. Wasim tries to power it away but fails to get any timing. They go off for a run and Naveen-ul-Haq who tries to fire a throw towards the bowler's end off his own bowling, misses. Oh, wait it is a NO BALL as well and we have a free hit coming up now!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, On a length, on off. Khan tries to heave it away but gets an inside edge onto his pads. The ball rolls towards the off side and a single is taken.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, ! In the gap! A fullish delivery and outside off. Khan goes for a big drive but gets a thick outside edge that goes between the backward point fielder and short third man for a boundary.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A fullish delivery, around leg. Wasim reverse-paddles it to backward point for a single

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Superb yorker on off at 140.7 kph. Wasim manages to dig it out to long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, A very full delivery, around off. Khan slices it to backward point for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Shortish and outside off. Wasim makes room and slaps it without much timing to covers for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, A full delivery on off. Khan slices it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Back of a length, on leg. Wasim heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, ! Pakistan get a boundary off the first delivery! Short and on leg. Wasim makes room and tries to pull it but gets an inside edge that runs past the stumps towards the fence.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Shadab Khan, ! Fine shot. Full and outside off, Shadab Khan picks it well and slices it past backward point as the ball races away from the fence.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, A full delivery and outside off. Wasim squeezes it to deep point for a couple.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Back of a length, on off. Wasim hammers it to long off for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim,  A fullish delivery and around off. Wasim tries to reverse paddle it but seems to have missed it on the way to the keeper. However, Afghanistan take the DRS for a caught behind but the UltraEdge shows that the ball brushes the pads. So, the original decision of NOT stays.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Shadab Khan, A length delivery on off. Khan heaves it off the inside half of his blade to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, On a length and angling into leg. A cutter too and Wasim pushes it to covers for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Goes full and on off. Wasim backs away and drills it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Shortish again and takes the pace off this time. He follows the batter too as Wasim makes room. He tries to smash it again but misses.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, ! Fifty for Imad Wasim! This has been a brilliant knock from the all-rounder! Short and on off. Wasim makes room and cuts it over deep point for a maximum.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shadab Khan, Hits the hard length, on middle. Khan makes room and cuts it to sweeper cover for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Short again and angling into the body. Wasim only manages to pull it to long on for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Imad Wasim, Back of a length and angling around leg. Wasim makes room and tries to pull it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Just a single! A full toss on leg. Wasim makes room and heaves it to deep mid-wicket for a single. Another brilliant over!

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A slower length delivery on off. Wasim makes room to smash it away but gets no timing.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, Tad shorter and around off. Khan punches it to sweeper cover for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, A fullish delivery and outside off. Khan hits it hard to the cover fielder.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Shadab Khan, Short and wide outside off. Khan tries to cut it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on middle. Wasim drills it to long on for a single.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it outside off, Imad Wasim guides it to point for a quick single.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan taps it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Bowls it on off, Shadab Khan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. The fielder throws it to the keepers who whips the bails off. The umpire goes upstairs to check. The replay shows that the batter was well in. Safe!

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on middle, Shadab Khan turns it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. This is excellent running between the wickets.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan blocks it to short covers.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Ful and on off, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Lands it down leg, Shadab Khan looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards the on side. They cross.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on leg, Imad Wasim looks to heave it but gets an inside edge towards fine leg. They cross.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, A yorker, on leg, Imad Wasim digs it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim eases it to mid off.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, On a length, outside off, Shadab Khan drives it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, Imad Wasim blocks it back.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Slightly shorter and on off, Shadab Khan punches it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Flighted up, on off, Imad Wasim works it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it down leg, Imad Wasim looks to flick itb ut gets rapped on his pads. They collect one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on middle, Imad Wasim blocks it watchfully.

Rashid Khan to Shadab Khan, Full and on off, Shadab Khan flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Bowls it on off, it keeps a tad low, Shadab Khan drives it to deep covers for a brace.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Slower one, outside off, Imad Wasim guides it to point for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. A direct hit would have been close.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Touch fuller and on off, Shadab Khan taps it to extra covers for one.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Slightly shorter and on off, Shadab Khan punches it to the man at covers.

Karim Janat to Shadab Khan, Good length, angling in, Shadab Khan covers his line and blocks it back.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim turns it to square leg for one.

Shadab Khan walks out to the middle now.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, ! PLUMB! Another one bites the dust. Quicker one, it turns back in, Azam Khan looks to flick it but gets beaten as the ball hits his pads. A loud appeal and the finger goes up. Azam Khan looks towards Imad Wasim and decides not to review it. Half of Pakistan's squad is back in the hut now!

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, Imad Wasim turns it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, A googly, outside off, Azam Khan looks to play at it but gets beaten.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim eases it to covers.

Rashid Khan to Azam Khan, Some turn and bounce, Azam Khan looks to play at it but edges it to point for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on off, this is played towards covers for one.

Rashid Khan is back on.

Karim Janat to Azam Khan, On a length and on off, Azam Khan punches it but finds the man at covers.

Drinks break. Afghanistan have been pretty good so far. They bagged three wickets in the Powerplay and have now got a timely wicket just when the partnership was brewing up. Pakistan batters, on the other hand, have once again failed to show application and Azam Khan needs to support Imad Wasim here as he walks out to bat.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, ! TAKEN! Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir looks to pull it but gets a top edge. The ball goes high up in the air. Azmatullah Omarzai calls for it and takes an excellent catch diving to his left. Tayyab Tahir makes his way back into the shed.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, Too full and on off, Tayyab Tahir drives it but finds the man at mid off.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim drills it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.

Karim Janat to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir punches it to deep extra covers for one.

Karim Janat to Imad Wasim, On a length, on leg, Imad Wasim tucks it to mid on for one.

Karim Janat is into the attack now.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Too full and on off, Imad Wasim turns it to square leg for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Lands it outside off, Tayyab Tahir guides it to point for one again.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket for one again.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Full and on off, Tayyab Tahir works it to mid-wicket for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim taps it to deep covers for one.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, ! All the way. A full toss, on off, Imad Wasim moves forward and heaves it over cow corner for a biggie.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Lands it on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Back of a length again, Imad Wasim pulls it to deep mid-wicket for two more.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Slightly shorter one, Imad Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket. A slight misfield allows the batters to take one more. Two taken.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, On a length, angling in, Tayyab Tahir pushes it to covers for a quick single. 

Azmatullah Omarzai to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter, down leg, Tayyab Tahir looks to flick it but the ball brushes his thigh and rolls towards the on side. They cross.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, on off, Imad Wasim blocks it back.

Rashid Khan to Tayyab Tahir, Slightly shorter and on off, Tayyab Tahir works it to mid-wicket for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Full and on off, Imad Wasim taps it to covers for one.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Bowls it on middle, Imad Wasim covers his line and blocks it away.

Rashid Khan to Imad Wasim, Quicker one, outside off, it skids through, Imad Wasim looks to heave it but misses.

Rashid Khan to Tayyab Tahir, Too full and on off, Tayyab Tahir drives it to deep extra covers for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Bowls it down leg, Imad Wasim misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal turned down.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, Lands it outside off, Tayyab Tahir turns it to mid-wicket for one more.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Slightly shorter and on off, Imad Wasim gently pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Full and outside off, Imad Wasim drives it but finds Rashid Khan at mid off. Three dots now.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Touch full, around off, Imad Wasim works it to the man at mid on. Dot again.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, On a length, on off, Imad Wasim eases it to short mid-wicket.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Angles it on the pads and Tahir works it straight to the short fine leg fielder.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, WIDE! Bowls it quick and down the leg side. Tahir tries to clip it but misses.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Flatter and quicker on off. Tahir punches it back to the bowler.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on middle. Wasim drives it to long on for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, ! Nicely timed again! Fires it full and quick on leg. Wasim flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Tayyab Tahir, Fires it quicker on middle. Tahir works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Imad Wasim, A full delivery on off. Wasim drills it to long on for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, Short and outside off. Tahir tries to cut it but misses.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, Bowls it full and on leg. Wasim clips it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Imad Wasim, ! Wasim is off the mark in style! An overpitched delivery, around off. Wasim drives it beautifully past mid off for a boundary.

Imad Wasim walks in.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mohammad Haris, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Haris perishes in a bid to up the ante! On a length and outside off. Haris throws his bat at it but gets only an outside edge. The keeper, Rahmanullah Gurbaz takes an easy catch and Naveen-ul-Haq strikes in his first over.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Mohammad Haris, Bowls it full and outside off. Haris drives it to the cover fielder.

Naveen-ul-Haq to Tayyab Tahir, A fullish delivery on off. Tahir drives it to mid off for a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Haris, Goes fuller and around off. Haris drives it to the cover-point fielder.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Mohammad Haris, On a length, on off. Haris defends it towards the point fielder.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, Risky run! On a length, on middle. Tahir defends it towards the leg side and sets off for a run. Naveen-ul-Haq at mid-wicket runs forward and fires a quick throw at the bowler's end. However, he misses by just an inch and the batters complete a single.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On a length and outside off. Tahir fends it towards point.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, Keeps it touch short on middle and leg. Tahir tries to pull it but misses and gets hit high on the pads.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On the shorter side and outside off. Tahir punches it to backward point.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Tayyab Tahir, Tahir is off the mark as well with a lovely shot! On the shorter side and outside off. Tahir just punches it off the backfoot through covers and gets three before the fielder cuts it off.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, Back of a length, on off. Haris works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Haris is looking in the mood today! Short and off. Haris picks the length quickly and smashes it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, Fraction short on off. Haris tries to pull it but gets a toe-end of his blade.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Back-to-back boundaries now! Shortish and around off. Haris punches it nicely through covers for a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to Mohammad Haris, ! Haris knows only one way to bat and gets off the mark with a boundary! Back of a length, on off. Haris flat-bats it over mid off for a boundary.

Azmatullah Omarzai to share the attack from the other end.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, On a length, on off. Tahir blocks it off the front foot. Fazalhaq Farooqi starts off with a double-wicket maiden!

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, A full delivery on middle and leg. Tahir fends it towards the leg side.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Tayyab Tahir, No hat-trick! Bowls almost a yorker tailing into middle but Tahir somehow manages to block it.

Tayyab Tahir is the next batter.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Abdullah Shafique, ! LBW! Fazalhaq Farooqi gets two in two and Fazalhaq Farooqi is on a hat-trick! Abdullah Shafique becomes the first player in T20I cricket to get four ducks in a row. This is beautifully bowled, a fullish delivery shaping into middle and leg. Abdullah Shafique tries to flick it but misses. The ball hits his pads and after a big appeal, the umpire raises his finger. Abdullah Shafique takes the DRS though but the UltraEdge shows no bat and the Ba

Abdullah Shafique walks in.

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Saim Ayub, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Rahmanullah Gurbaz with a stunner and Afghanistan have got an early breakthrough! Lands it on a good length, around off. The ball nips away a bit after coming in with the angle and Saim Ayub who tries to defend the ball gets an outside edge. The ball goes left of the keeper and Gurbaz takes a brilliant catch diving to his left. Fazalhaq Farooqi is pumped up!

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Saim Ayub, Starts off with a full delivery on off. Ayub drives it crisply to the mid off fielder.

We are done with the anthems now and are all set to get the action underway in few minutes time. Afghanistan players are out there in the middle. Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris are the openers for Pakistan. Fazalhaq Farooqi to start the proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

We are ready for the national anthems now. First up it will be Pakistan's anthem followed by the Afghanistan one. It is a must-win game for Pakistan and we can expect a better performance from them in this game.

Rashid Khan, the skipper of Afghanistan says that they wanted to bowl first. Mentions that Sharjah pitch sometimes look different and behaves differently. Adds that they just want to enjoy their game and the important thing is to adjust to the conditions. Informs that they have one change with Gulbadin Naib missing out and Usman Ghani back in the side.

Shadab Khan, the skipper of Pakistan says that they will bat first. Tells that it is a typical Sharjah pitch and in the last game it was different. Mentions that they are looking forward to this game as the four debutants were bit nervous in the last game. Informs that they have one change with Mohammad Nawaz coming in. Talks about Ihsanullah and says that he has shown his talent in PSL and they are excited about him.

Afghanistan (Playing XI) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani (In place of Gulbadin Naib), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq. 

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Mohammad Haris, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafique, Tayyab Tahir, Azam Khan (WK), Shadab Khan (C), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz (In place of Faheem Ashraf), Naseem Shah, Zaman Khan, Ihsanullah.